About myself first…
I'm 40M and I have just listened to Fourth Wing and I quite enjoyed it. I'm now waiting to listen to the next 2 books in the series. This is my first introduction to "books"
I'm now wanting to start reading something (not listen to it)
This will be my first book I've ever read (apart from a goosebumps book back in school)
I struggle to keep focus while I read (hence the audiobook)
I may be about to finish a page but half way through the second page my mind loses focus and what I'm reading doesn't actually go into my head and I have to start the page again.
I tried to read Iron Flame and even though I knew the characters already, I still couldn't keep my mind fixed.
So I'd love any suggestions that you may have for someone like myself.
Fantasy, Sci-fi, Blood and Gore etc is fine.
I'm currently thinking about Ready Player One and Cyberpunk as they have both been recommended to me.
Cheers.
by Acceptable_Data1434
3 Comments
Just read more Yarrows. Now that you like it and you have her writing voice in your head– just dive in.
nothing wrong with audiobooks! if they help you concentrate stay with em
The truth is you have to be willing to work for it. Just like exercising, hiking etc. You have your goal set, to enjoy long (reading) journeys, but you’ll have to train your brain.
One way is legit to set a timer on ten minutes, put the phone away, and just read those ten minutes, but do it every day. Increase to 15 minutes etc. Eventually you won’t need the timer.
Don’t listen everyone saying ”it’s supposed to be enjoyable, put that book down!” – no, it’s going to take some effort. Also, have you ever watched a series that had a few slow episodes but was really worth it in the end? Books are like that too. Pick something you’re really interested in reading, and stick with it.