Hey all! I'm a current college freshman, and throughout my life, I have hated reading, but that is what I want to change.

Yesterday, when I was reading a research paper, my head started hurting after seeing blocks of text. These headaches apply to almost any source of text I have to read. It's not necessarily that I don't understand the words, but looking at a page literally causes strain in my head.

I'm not sure if it's related to my history of copying books, but from kindergarten until sixth grade, I had a rigid routine. Usually in the summer, my strict mother would make a schedule for me where I had to copy chapter books word-by-word in my notebook for a certain number of pages (like 10 - 25 pages) every day. I would copy from books I didn't even understand at all.

If my handwriting wasn't neat enough or if I missed a single word (yes, she checked), I had to restart the entire thing. I would actually spend from morning to afternoon copying books, until my fingers started falling apart. It doesn't even help me at all.

I don't know. I don't know if this affects how I, from then on, associate with blocks of text. Usually people tell me to read more; it causes pain for me. I tried breaking the texts apart or finding some books to read. Is there a way to retrain my brain to look at text without getting a physical stress response? Thank you :)

I read a lot of books but I can't really understand most of them and that when I noticed my reading is the problem because I can't really understand complicated words because most of the books I read don't match my current skill level which is difficult for me to understand that why I want to start from scratch and read simple book that is suitable for my current skill level any book would useful that I can easy understand appreciate if you help me

I'm reading Wool Book 1 of the SILO trilogy. It didn't start getting interesting until the halfway point. Is it worth it to read Shift Book 2 (prequel) and Dust Book 3?

I want to publish my paper back book via Notion Press but I need to understand the economics of its distribution. How much does it cost for them to publish on Amazon and Flipkart? How much do they take a cut for a Kindle ebook?

I already have my ebook on kindle which I self published but confused if I should give rights to the notion press only so as to keep it at a single place. If not, then how to link both.

Don't get me wrong, some books-everyone-should-read-at-least-once-in-their-life lists are great, but they're also all the exact same. It's always a variation of To Kill A Mockingbird, Tuesdays With Morrey, The Great Gatspy, some Harry Potter book, and The Giving Tree.

I want to know what books never appear in these lists, but you think definitely should. They don't necessarily have to be non-famous books, they just have to be books that you found to be really impactful which you've never seen on one of those lists

not suggestion related but reading related

I don't know how to actually read critically, like in a way where I'm really analyzing and understanding the depth and complexity of what I'm reading. I'm asking this for all forms of literature (not just novels and whatnot but things like comics too), how do I read critically? This might sound dumb, but I feel disappointed in myself after reading something and failing to actually recognize simple changes in a character just because I was too focused on the cool action I saw. I often end up just seeing what other people say about a character I like and see how they explain the character's depth, complexity, dynamics, and other things. I just wish I could understand these things on my own but whenever I'm reading I just never pay any attention to things like that. In short, I only take in the words that I see on the page, but I want to be able to see the words between each line of text, to understand the message the author was trying to convey. I feel so dumb

I want to start reading but I don't know which kind of books I might like , any one who can suggest some good books can be very helpful

Two that come to mind for me is Know My Name by Chanel Miller and Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn.

I’m not a rereader, but this trilogy is the one major exception. I’ve reread it over 10 times, and whenever I do, I still go to bed excited to keep reading the next day. I read a lot, but no other books have consistently brought me this much joy.

I’m talking about the Darkest Powers trilogy by Kelley Armstrong.

It’s a great blend of horror, paranormal mystery, and light sci-fi, with an incredible slow-burn romance. It’s technically YA, but I’m now well past the target age range and still love it just as much. I think other adult readers would, too!

Spoiler-free premise:

The Summoning begins with a teenage girl who suddenly starts seeing ghosts. She’s sent to a group home for troubled teens and given a mental health diagnosis that seems to explain away what she’s experiencing. But as she gets to know the other residents, she realizes their diagnoses might not tell the whole story, either. What follows is a supernatural thriller with an interesting cast who develop a found-family dynamic.

Then there’s the romance subplot. Two characters go from being wary of each other to building a friendship and eventually something deeper as they go through difficult experiences together. It’s genuinely my favorite romantic relationship in any book. I love how naturally it develops through trust and getting to know each other, with no obvious early hints that romance is even on the table. (I hate when books do that!)

I’m so excited that the trilogy was recently reprinted with new covers and sprayed edges, and I hope the new editions help it find a whole new audience.

If you enjoy stories about the paranormal, found family, and a really good slow-burn or hate-to-love romance, please give these books a chance! They’ve been special to me for over 15 years, and I’d love for someone else to discover a new favorite through this post.

Sooo im going through a rough patch iguess where i feel burnt out, none of my hobbies feel exciting, life feels mundane as if its lost meaning
Its just a phase ofcourse everybody has one every now n then lol
I was thinking about reading again, does anybody have good book recs?
I’m so tired of mindlessly scrolling and feeling depressed

Hello, can you pls share what are your 3 top books? In what way were they good? Has any of it changed your perspective in life?

I brought to new books and I wanna read both but idk which one to read now!? So please help me decide!!!

Thanks for helping me decide what to read next!

I’m looking for something short, well-written, and genuinely engaging. Something that grabs your attention from the beginning and makes you want to keep reading. I don’t want to read an entire page describing the sky, the scenery, or what a room looks like 😭😂. I want good writing that gets to the point without sacrificing depth.

Any genre is welcome! What’s a short book you couldn’t put down?