I’m a mid 30s father of two young kids, recently they both have been finding rectangular blocks and using them as phones. It made me realize that I am spending too much time on mine and setting a bad example, so I’m currently trying to cut back on screen time and would like to try and get into reading.
I never was much of a reader growing up, and that carried over into adulthood. I really like the idea of becoming a reader but I never had a book that I could not put down. And most books start to feel like work before I finish them. Not counting audiobooks, I think I’ve read maybe one book in the last five or so years.
I would appreciate any suggestions for something that is an easy read with a gripping story. Thanks for your help!
by Salty_Antlers
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Famous Last Words by Gillian Mcallister
it’s a thriller, and literally had me thinking the entire book.
also None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
another great thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Jewell knows the exact definition of a plot twist.
hope this helps!
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
It would be a good idea to find a book to read to your kids so they can learn to enjoy reading. Start with something easy, like Beverly Cleary books. Ralph and the Motorcycle is a good place to start.
The Kite Runner, The Silo Series and my personal favourite… anything by Stephen King.
Any book that doesn’t engage your interests is going to feel like work. Example: I can and will rip through any motorsport strategy or engineering book. My wife would rather die.
What kind of stuff do you enjoy?
The breach by Patrick Lee is pretty intense. I couldn’t put it down. Also the wayward pines trilogy was really great too.