as a former bookseller of nearly seven years, we would get folks with this question all the time. it depends on so many factors! here are questions i would ask:
- what have you liked? what’s given you this feeling before?
- do you have any specific interests you want to read about?
- do you know if you like fiction or non fiction more?
- what kinds of movies and tv shows do you like?
- do you like long books or short books?
- do you want to feel a specific feeling?
Apr 17, 2024
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start by looking at fiction or non fiction then from there you have loads of sub categories. go to your library ask some professionals for help narrowing your search. a good book can be life changing, not necessarily in the long term but the excitement you get to read a good book every day is awesome
Apr 17, 2024
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judging a book by its cover, picking up the ones that call out to you, reading the first paragraph or page or chapter (but not the blurb on the back, no spoilers please), choosing the one that really hooks you in
Feb 21, 2024
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I was the same! What worked for me was changing how I saw books in my life. If you see it as a chore then it’s bound to be dropped. So I changed the way i approach it, now for me it’s more of a me-time, quality escapism. so it doesn’t matter the format ( audio books, fanfics, graphic novel, ebooks, before I was more judgmental), and if doesnt hooks me from the beginning I dropped it with no guilt. once you’re honest about what you want in a book (like for me it’s young women writers who overthink the day to day and how to live life) and share with your friends they begin to give great recommendations catered to you it’s a enthusiasm vicious cicle!
I guess I would recommend thinking what was that hooked you before and being really honest with what floats your boat now…
Apr 24, 2024
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i’m a super thoughtful lover (gifts, meals, thinking of you texts) big on physical touch (smooches, cuddles, constant contact) and while i neeeed need my alone time, i love planning little dates and spending quality time together. big time lover girl
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it’s perfect for putting on in the background while working or studying but also interesting enough to listen to on its own
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