Mad_Season_1994 OP t1_j6e3xeu wrote
Reply to comment by Celeonore in I'm trying to read more. But it's almost like I'm forcing myself to and not because I do it for the enjoyment by Mad_Season_1994
> Try picking books that really peak your interest
That's the thing is I do genuinely like most genres of movies and TV shows. Fantasy, true crime, horror, sci-fi, etc. But it's like whereas I may like to watch a movie, reading its novel equivalent seems great at first but again, I slowly lose interest as I said
mikarala t1_j6ergqn wrote
Maybe try some shorter books? Or books commonly considered page turners? The examples you listed are incredibly dense novels with extensive world-building; that can be hard to get through.
Canadian_Targaryen t1_j6fa5sr wrote
I would recommend with dedicating only a small amount of time to reading at first. If growing disinterest is a problem than don’t try with a full chapter, but commit to reading a few pages a day. Overtime as you get deeper into the book it’ll feel like less of a chore as you decide to go an extra page, an extra two pages, before you know it you’re reading multiple chapters a day.
Samthespunion t1_j6ff1ar wrote
Along with all the advice everyone else is giving, if you simply don’t enjoy reading, that’s okay too. You could watch documentaries, or listen to podcasts or audiobooks to expand your knowledge.
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