Two things that have gotten me back into reading:
Amazon kindle e-reader https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SWW583J?ref=MARS_NAV_desktop_kindl_shopdvcs_eread_kindle
Libby app
I grew up nose in book. Genre of choice, romance novels with a hint of comedy or fantasy. When you come across the perfect story, it’s a magical experience. I was either deeply engaged with writing or enamored with reading. The two rarely coexisted. Up until recently, I struggled to keep up with the habit of reading after a few disappointing finds at the local bookstore. It changed early this year when I purchased the Kindle e-reader. Something about the look and feel of this little tablet encouraged me to actively seek out books. I didn’t plan or have a goal to get back into reading. The action just took shape without effort. Before realizing, I read over 15 books within a few months.
Understanding the types of books and writing style that grip my attention has been the key to reading so many books within a short amount of time. For instance, I’ve learned that I can read a book containing light fantasy but once the fantasy becomes too complex with too many mystical creatures, I prefer to listen to the audiobook. Also, I’ve gotten into the habit of glancing at reviews on Good Reads before engaging in a novel to avoid dissatisfaction. “Wilder” by Christina Lauren and “Friend Zone” by Abby Jimenez are two books that have taught me that lesson. Both were not enjoyable and had I read the reviews prior, I wouldn’t have attempted to read the novels.
I am seeking to maintain a world being both an active writer and active reader, coexisting at the same time. Reading at least 15 pages or writing each day. Also, planning to do some book reviews, mostly within the romance genre, either as a blog or a Goodreads review. The reviews will be of a novel’s overall journey and character development, not necessarily the author’s technique or grammar.
I use the Libby App (Formerly Overdrive), which is a library app, to borrow books. The app allows you to borrow books for 14 days or place them on hold if they are currently unavailable. All that’s needed is a library card. This application gives free access to all that’s available at the library digitally. The wait and borrowing time does add a sense of pressure to rush through a novel before the 14 day window closes. It's just additional motivation to keep reading.
With that, here is list of some books I’ve enjoyed these past few months, in no particular order. All are within the romance genre.
Happy Place- Emily Henry
Part of Your World- Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly- Abby Jimenez
The Kiss Quotient- Helen Hoang
Secretly Yours- Tessa Bailey
Twice Shy- Sarah Hole
Love and Other Words- Christina Lauren
Get a Life, Chloe Brown- Talia Hibbert
Act Your Age, Eve Brown- Talia Hibbert
Fourth Wing- Rebecca Yarros
The Love Hypothesis- Ali Hazelwood
Just to name a few. Looking forward to never again going months without picking up a novel.
-Alisia Latoi
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