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Tips for getting back into reading.

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chosenone · 28/12/2023 20:17

Seems a strange one to ask here, but I used to be a bookworm. Since the Lockdown I’ve only really read on holiday. When and where do you read? … I’ve always enjoyed reading in bed but DH goes up before me so I can’t have a bright enough lamp on. I’ve tried to find an odd hour after work or at the weekend but get distracted by my phone and ironically Mumsnet 😅 traditionally I liked thrillers/whodunnits. Recently I’ve enjoyed Ellanor Olliphant and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

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PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 28/12/2023 21:14

When I was getting back into reading I downloaded the Goodreads app. Actually loved tracking my books!

WhoStoleYourHighHorse · 28/12/2023 21:13

@Riverlee - completely agree about walking away from a book that you're not enjoying. Find a book you love and you'll be hooked!
I read on a very basic Kindle with no internet for all the reasons you list.
Will list some titles I think are very readable and post later.

IIdentifyAsInnocent · 28/12/2023 21:10

My biggest tip is to read instead of going on Mumsnet!! 🤣

Whataretheodds · 28/12/2023 21:06

I imagine you'd enjoy the Richard Osman Thursday Murder Club books.
Also
The Rosie Project
and
Lessons in Chemistry

chosenone · 28/12/2023 20:59

Great suggestions. I had a kindle years ago actually, forgot all about it. Thanks for the suggestions 👍

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Riverlee · 28/12/2023 20:45

Get a kindle. They have a backlight, so you can read in bed without disturbing snoring dh next to you. Also, you can buy a lot of books cheaply (99p) including decent books.

If you don’t like a book, don’t feel guilty at not finishing it. Life is too short to plough through a book you’re not enjoying.

Bookbub - a good site to get ideas and sends you recommendations depending on your preferences.

Other books you may like-
Away with the Penguins
Mrs Benson Beetle
The Lido
Three Hours - Rosemary Lupton
Clare Macintosh books
John Marr books

EmptyYoghurtPot · 28/12/2023 20:24

I love my iPad for reading at night. I also use it as a white noise machine.