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GhostCrows t1_ja2v3an wrote

I like novella's when I get in the space where I can't seem to finish a book (and it happens surprisingly a lot). Novella's have always helped me get out of that funk when nothing else will do.

As far as your guilt that fantasy novels are a waste of time... They aren't. Besides what cautioner86 says, they also teach you empathy.

Another thing is maybe try an ereader and borrow books from your library? You don't have to buy one either, there are many ereading apps available for free on your phone. My ereader is loaded with all sorts of books in many different genres, so when that mystery isn't working for me, and I'm suddenly in a gothic romance mood, I can switch it up.

T.Kingfisher has always helped me get out of a rut on reading. She does fantasy along with horror. My personal favorite is What Moves the Dead.

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prozacnzoloft OP t1_ja2vp8z wrote

Any good ereaders you have in mind to recommend?

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GhostCrows t1_ja2yg8a wrote

I have a Kobo Clara HD - which when my last one died (I dropped it many times) I got another one. I personally like it for all the customization you can do with it, but it's great un-modded as well.

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GhostCrows t1_ja2yoai wrote

Also wanted to add - make time for reading! Ten minutes before bed, right when you wake up. I read a lot when I'm making dinner, like when it's just cooking and you are only there to stir... and right before bed. Then when a book really has my attention that's when you'll find me just reading as I'm walking about the house.

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