I’m 23 and I haven’t read a book since high school and I wanted to start again since my friend is reading books and I want to as well. I remember trying to read pet cemetery and I couldn’t because it was too descriptive. I also tried reading 100 years of solitude and I couldn’t concentrate enough. Is there any books people can recommend that are easy but not like elementary school type of books thanks (or maybe there actually good who knows)
by steven_power54
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Try some Steinbeck. Perhaps “Of Mice and Men” or “Cannery Row”. Short and punchy, but have depth and character as well. He’s a brilliant writer who keeps his messages deep and entrenched in the people of the Great Depression. ✌️
May I interest you in Dungeon Crawler Carl?
Try YA or HI-LO (https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/380247022/711718427). Just go to the library and see what interests you.
I don’t have any specific recs, but I would try to start with a short YA book at first, something fairly easy to read but with a plot that intrigues you. Set a timer for like, five minutes, read for that time and then you can put the book down if you want. Thats what I did when I picked up reading again as an adult and now I’ve read a LOT since then. The short reading time helps take some pressure off at first, it was really helpful for me 😊
This article has some great tips! [https://www.vox.com/even-better/23269893/start-reading-ritual-books](https://www.vox.com/even-better/23269893/start-reading-ritual-books)
you don’t need a book dude… you need patience… but still if you are interested in short novella… I might have something for you
I’m a fan of listening to audiobooks – I usually speed them up a bit, which makes it easier for me to lock in. If you have a library card, you can get a LOT of free audiobooks through the app Libby
When you sit down to read, put your phone somewhere different in the house. Somewhere you can’t just ‘check my emails/twitter/tik tok/whatever.”
Also try audiobooks, those are really how I got back into reading.
Start with the eye of the world
John Scalzi’s novels are dialogue-heavy which makes for easy reading. He also has a particular brand of dry humor.
His **Starter Villain** is the most entertaining book I’ve read recently. It’s a spoof of the early James Bond movies. A substitute teacher inherits his estranged uncle’s villainy which comes complete with a secret volcanic lair.