I used to read quite a bit more when I was younger. I could read all day reading stuff like Harry Potter, but I want some more serious books.
Recently I lost myself in Pierce Brown's first book Red Rising but I always notice that I can't focus for more than 1 book on a series at a time. I loved Frank Herbert's Dune really much too! But I find it hard to keep going after the first book.
I've been reading a bit of Camus and Dostoyevsky here and there but I notice that I lack books written by women. So some books by women is probably a no-brainer.
I also read some leftist books in my youth, mostly non-fiction. Could anyone recommend me some books? Male or female writers. Just a combo of anything!
Economics is also a big interest to me but I want more fiction first. I am in uni studying econ partly so this comes naturally haha.
I really enjoy sci-fi but I can find it hard to get into a book if I don't find the subject interesting. I enjoy critiques on the world hidden within fiction, philosophy and ethically inclined books.
Thank you!
PS: my new year's resolution was to read at least 12 books this year. I am currently on 1.5 so not going too great. But if a book is good I can read it in days.
Edit: I recently bought fahrenheit 451 (super difficult for me personally because I am not native in English and the metaphors are so overwhelming), 1984 and animal farm.
by RodeRakker101
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Look into Terry Brooks, you may enjoy his work. The Song of Fire and Ice series… even unfinished, is amazing work.
For phenomenal classic lit, HIGHLY recommend East of Eden- Steinbeck. I read this as an adult and wondered why I hadn’t read it previously or in school. It is probably the best written literature I’ve ever read.
When you dip back into politics and economics check out Progress and Poverty by Henry George
It tackles the question of why poverty still exists despite technological and economic progress, and what we can do about it. It was hugely influential but it’s largely forgotten now. It’s a shame because it’s excellent and just as relevant as ever
Flowers for Algernon, Heart of a Dog, Wizard of Earthsea… hmm… Of Mice and Men, Dubliners, Let the Great World Spin… some of my “I am so glad I read them” list
I recently read To Kill a Mockingbird for the second time in my life. I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed it.
please please please try the kingkiller chronicles!! unfinished as of now (…still) but an absolutely amazing fantasy world that finally pulled me out of harry potter after like 20 years of growing up on it.
I was thinking some historical fiction might interest you. Try The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
The Magus by John Fowles, my all time favourite novel and perfect for someone your age.