My therapist has suggested that I start reading a book and limit screentime.
As a teenager, I could read an entire book in 3 days. I’ve re-read the Harry Potter series nearly 5 times. I used to find popular books, start reading and then I just couldn’t stop!! When I started reading the Twilight series, my eyes would start watering but I just couldn’t stop. I could read in the car, with the sound of traffic around me. I could read when my entire family was sitting around me, talking loudly. Nothing would distract me and I would get lost in the world that I was reading about. Essentially, I was 100% immersed in the universe of the story.
After university, I just can’t read anymore. The last book I completed was “Forty Rules of Love”, that too was in 2018. After that, I attempted to read quite a few books, but I always give up half way. I buy a book or two every year, and I never finish it. Mainly because I just cannot focus. I have music playing in my head constantly as I try to read, and then I have to re-read each paragraph over and over just to try to focus on the words I am reading. I do have ADHD so that has a lot to do with it for sure, but I think that the availability of billions of videos in the palm of my hand, both short and long form, has made my brain rot. And then there is Netflix. And AppleTV. And Paramount+. And memes. And Reddit. And LinkedIn. The list goes on and on. It has made my attention span terrible. My brain just doesn’t function the way it used to.
What are some extremely addictive fiction books that will be impossible to put down? Like books that will have me hooked from the first chapter?
by Exertino
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if you have trouble focusing on a book, personally i’d suggest a fast paced fantasy or a good romance. ***book lovers by emily henry***(romance) is my absolute favourite and never fails to get me out of a slump. or you could try ***the seven husbands of evelyn hugo by taylor jenkins reid***(literary fiction).
sounds like modern short form fantasy or scifi might work!! I recommend maybe the Murderbot series (combat cyborg feeling done with the world on the lam) or something by Becky Chambers (cozy soace operas)
The love hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood was one such for me. It’s a story about a girl in STEM and her journey in the uni
In thrillers, Gone girl, Rock Paper Scissors, The last time I lied were a few
I was very similar to you a few years ago, and really enjoyed the books by Robin Hobb which are fantasy and I found very engaging.
There are plenty of books to choose from, I’d probably start with the Assassin’s Apprentice and see how you get on.
That’s the start of one trilogy and, and I also enjoyed the Ship trilogy:
**The Farseer Trilogy: Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal Assassin, Assassin’s Quest
Liveship Traders Trilogy: Ship of Magic, The Mad Ship, Ship of Destiny**
A lot of Apple TV shows are based on books so why not find a book from one of your favourite shows and give that a try? Having an image of the characters and scenes might be more engaging for you?
On another note, one series of books I found hard to put down is Matthew reilly’s series starting with Seven Ancient Wonders, they’re quite fast paced with short chapters and a lot of action so I always wanted to read more to see what was going to happen next
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS!
all hail John Green!
(This recommendation only because of your line about watering eyes and still reading twilight! I remember reading this book and crying my eyes out at 2am in the night just unable to put the book down! I am a grown man and i couldnt believe it!)