I enjoyed reading books for fun when I was younger (I was especially obsessed with the Harry Potter series), but I went through a period of time during/ after University when I had absolutely no interest in reading. Since I was an English major in University, I had to read (and analyze) multiple books in a short time (most of which weren’t really of interest to me). Thankfully, a few years after I graduated from University, I had some free time on my hands and decided to pick-up a YA romance from my local library. Since then, I have become absolutely obsessed with reading fiction and I typically read (at least) one book per week! So, what’s my secret? I read books that I’m excited about! I read books with loveable characters and enjoyable plots that I simply can’t put down. I never force myself to read a book (or finish a book) that is of little or no interest to me. Here’s 5 ways that I find books that I’m excited about reading: 1. I look for books that are about to be adapted into a movie or series
2. I look for more books written by authors that I’ve enjoyed in the past If I read a book that’s 5 stars, I immediately check to see if the author has written any other books (or perhaps even a sequel). Odds are, if I enjoyed one book by a certain author, I’ll probably enjoy their other books as well! For example, after reading It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey (which was one of my favorite reads of 2021), I checked out Bailey’s Hot and Hammered trilogy from my local library and I ended up enjoying it just as much! 3. I go browsing (virtually or in-person) at my local bookstore or library
4. I see what my friends are reading on GoodReads This has been especially helpful to me in recent years! I follow a few of my friends on GoodReads and I love seeing what titles they are currently reading and adding to their TBR lists; it’s especially helpful that I can see my friends’ ratings, check out book summaries, and add books to my TBR list (so that I don’t forget about them) right from my GoodReads page. I also love that most books on GoodReads have a “readers also enjoyed” section because it’s a great way to discover new books that are similar to ones I’ve enjoyed in the past. For example, in the “readers also enjoyed” section of one of my favorite book series, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, I discovered another amazing series (which has become a new favorite of mine), From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Check out my Goodreads profile to see what I've been reading and loving! 5. I check out what’s popular on Bookstagram
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