I'm almost 50 years old, and I've read a lot throughout my life. Newspapers, magazines, books, whatever you had on hand. However, for about 10, 15 years I have been somewhat absent from reading. I believe that my ADHD has not adapted to modern life with smartphones and streaming and games, etc.
I think I can list the books I've read in the last 10 years:
– Joseph Conrad – Heart of Darkness
– Chuck Palahniuk – Survivor & Fight Club
– Neil Strauss – Fame and Madness
– Haruki Murakami – Sleep
– Philip Roth – The Humiliation
– JD Salinger – The Catcher in the Rye
– Philip K Dick – The Man in the High Castle
– David Foster Wallace – Infinite Grace (I had to start over twice, but it's one of the most impressive things I've ever read)
– Some political essays too, mainly anarchism.
Anyway, there are few books in 10 years. In addition to these, there were others that I couldn't finish. Among the fiction ones, I tried Mia Couto and Ursula K Le Guin and didn't finish them. And some non-fiction (Korean Revolution / Football on the Left, by Quique Peinado / readings about the medieval period / readings about different mythologies, etc.)
Anyway, I want to get back into the habit. It may not be ideal to pick up a long book or one with challenging language right away. At least until I get used to it again.
Based on this list of some books I've read and some I haven't finished (although they're subjects I like), which ones would you recommend to rekindle my appetite for reading?
Thank you in advance!
by Fredfre1312
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The Remains of the Day – Ishiguro – lovely writing, shorter, very reflective, and interesting main character. A modern classic.
James – Percival Everett – won the Pulitzer this year – unique spin on a classic story (Huck Finn but from the slave Jim’s perspective). Short chapters, quick and high energy read.