Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to build a consistent reading habit because I really want to sharpen my thinking and I feel that people who reads regularly have a more well rounded mind. I actually started with Atomic Habits a while ago, I bought it hoping it would help me become a better version of myself and fix some bad habits. But I ended up putting a lot of pressure on myself while reading it. I treat it like a “self-improvement assignment” instead of something I genuinely enjoy. So I’m trying to reset that mindset and just read books that make me think but also feel engaged.
A bit about my taste:
I like stories grounded in realism or near-realism (not too magical or fantasy-based).
I enjoy moral tension, purpose, and choices, characters dealing with complex emotions or decisions.
I don’t need non-stop action, but I like stories that keep my mind working, something to form opinions or arguments about.
I used ChatGPT for some recommendations, I’m torn between two books right now:
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
1984 by George Orwell
For someone in my position, trying to fall in love with reading and make it a habit which would you recommend starting with, and why?
Also open to similar recs if you think there’s a better book between the two!
Thanks in advance 🙏
by GurRecent370