See, I am new to reading and stuff, I wanna start reading I do have some(around 30) non-fictional books like on self help, psychology and business related books, and I dunno if it my bad habit of the books, as I start reading a book then stop after 2-3 pages then don't open them for another 3-4 days, So I was wondering is it good to start from fictional books or the books I already have? And if I start from fictional please recommend me some.
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Are there particular types of movies or TV shows you like? Guaranteed, there are great books that match those genres.
Few tips that helped me cultivate my reading habit – borrowed from several sources (I have a 1500 day streak going on):
1. Read every day – even if it’s just a page or half a page. Change books, change genres, but don’t stop.
2. Read what you love until you love to read. There’s absolutely no wrong book to read. 90% of what I’ve read is fantasy and I love every minute of it.
3. Read only for its own sake. Don’t read for showing off to others that you read books, don’t read as a status symbol. Read only for the pleasure of reading.
4. It’s totally okay to not finish a book. Doesn’t matter if it’s a popular book. If it doesn’t interest you, don’t read it.
5. I always read one fiction and one non fiction simultaneously. I get through fiction 10x faster, but the additional book is just to switch if I get bored of one.
6. Regarding the genre, start a genre that aligns with your interests or a genre that you like on TV or movies. If it doesn’t work, switch genres and try again. It’s very easy to eliminate the books that don’t work for you. In my experience, the right book will keep you hooked.
7. I used to think my attention span matters a lot, but if you have the right book, it’ll have your attention.
8. Also try audiobooks. They are easier to consume.
Hope this helps. I’d be happy to give suggestions if you have a genre in mind.
Check out Devon Kade and he’s books.
101 Psychology Ideas, 101 Philosophy Ideas, or he’s summaries on subjects from fields like psychology, philosophy or religion. They are a perfect fit for your needs, the books pack a lot of punch, no fluff and you can read them in bite size sessions.
Possibly your are actually bored with the chore of reading self help.
Try Discworld by terry Pratchett. They’re fun, they’;re entertaining yet they contain a lot of profound human insight, Beneath the comedy, they offer wisdom about life, morality, prejudice, and the human condition, often delivered through characters like Granny Weatherwax and Sam Vimes.
Skip the first one though.
Self-help books often fall into the trap of repeating the same thing over and over again. On most of them, you can resume what the author wants to transmit in an article. But publishers hate 30-page books, so the author must fill the other 270 pages with something. And they will often use different examples, of make all type of allegories.
On a fiction book, you usually have more meaning in each page.
I would suggest you getting a short story collection. You can even find some collections, like “Penguin Book of American short stories”. Easier to get in and out, and if you don’t like a story, you can skip it and go to the next one.