As a teenager, I used to devour books. I was unstoppable. Classics, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, SELF HELP!?. If i could get my hands on a paperback, I'd finish it in a day or two – no exceptions. But for the past few years, I've lost my ability to even read 50 pages without getting bored and losing interest. Please help me get it back!
My problem is – I went to the bookstore the other day to try and find something I'd like to read again, but it seemed like the plot of all the new and popular books was the same recycled and generic slop. I spent 2 hours and couldnt feel interested by anything.
In terms of what i have loved most recently – The Secret History by Donna Tartt, The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji, anything by Haruki Murakami, anything by Stephen King, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo
What I cannot stand – the plot being centered around death/dying of a parent/lover etc (im sorry, but it just makes me anxious), 'spicy' books (no judgement, it just isnt my cup of tea), romance/chick-lit novels.
Any and all suggestions welcome! Thank you in advance 🙂
by DaisiesOnYoNightstnd
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Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Brideshead Revisited by Waugh (Secret History before Secret History), Severance by Ling Ma (good modern horror/thriller/satire), Agatha Christie stories are fab if you want to eat some well written popcorn.