Yes I do run as my main form of exercise, but obviously apart from reading. I just don't like sitting for extended periods of time, maybe it's something I need to work on

Honestly I thought it was okay, but not amazing. It has a mystical vibe that’s enticing, but I thought the story itself was mediocre. I was super excited to read it based on the reviews, but it just didn’t capture me. I’m glad you loved it though!

I totally understand where you're coming from. It used to be very difficult for me to read outside Horror and High Fantasy. The secret is to look for books that include elements of the genres you like but in other genres.

Like take horror for example - I always wanted to read Westerns but could never do it. So I found myself reading a couple of Westerns that had horror elements in them. I finished them and eased myself into the genre. After a while, I was reading more traditional Westerns.

Lucky for you, Thriller & Horror have so much crossover potential within other genres that you could easily find stuff out there to ease yourself in. My recommendation would be going in for some sci-fi since that's probably the easiest place to start and find horror and thriller elements what with scary space exploration or cyberpunk noirs and things like that. You'll be getting the genres you like in other genre settings, if that makes sense.

That's what worked for me, at least. Ultimately, the important thing is not to give up on branching out because once you're able to read and enjoy outside those starter genres, your reading is going to expand massively.

I love the long version. Details of the strategy and horrors of Waterloo are a great way of introducing a character.

You need Camus's The Myth of Sisyphus.

Maybe look for a second-hand Kindle just to see if you like it. I mostly prefer physical books, but when you're on the run or feel like reading before bed, the Kindle is a godsend.

This book may be horrific, but is based on real events. Read the story about Sylvia Likens and what happened to her, some parts are even worse in reality. And while I can't say that I enjoyed the book for obvious reasons, but it is very well-written.

I tried it for the first time last night! Was only going to power walk at the highest incline for 30 minutes but got so into my book that I just brought the incline down and power walked for another 30 minutes. It’s a bit hard to focus when your heart rate gets up, but if you are walking leisurely I don’t think it will be difficult. Definitely made light cardio more bearable though.

For me the easiest to read is Jane Austen, honestly. I especially recommend Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice.

Bram Stoker's Dracula is also a page-turner and a classic, but I would not recommend other works by Stoker.

Point taken. Insert: porque no los dos gif here.

I don't know about Dumas but Hugo it's not really entry level. Story is good but you have chapters of boring stuff in between (like the sewer system).

You thinking just because you don’t like a book no one else should read it has killjoy Karen vibes.

I remember when I first opened that book, the first few lines hit me like a ton of bricks. There was just such a weight of mythology in them, the suggestion of a massive, eternal history of magic and power behind this creature. Like I was being shown a glimpse of some small aspect of a greater whole I'd never be able to comprehend.

If it's a paperback, you should just be able to put it in a recycling bin!

Khaled Hosseini did an AMA here you might want to take a look :) Here's a link to all of our upcoming AMAs

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Anything by Anthony Trollope .

He is the most accessible victorian era author i have come across so far. His prose is extremely simple, his characters flawed and funny, and his realism a breath of fresh air. He neither villainises any character, nor does he glorify any. One usually deals with shades of light grey.

He was also very prolific. He wrote two 6-book series (The Barsetshire Chronicles and the Palliser Novels).

My suggestion, however, would be to start with one of his many standalones. Good starting points would be :-

▪︎ Miss Mackenzie

▪︎ The Belton Estate

▪︎ He Knew He Was Right

It would be good to get a taste of his style before one jumps into one of the series, i think. And in my opinion, all of these represent his particular style very well.

I have read 13 of his 48 novels, and honestly, i have enjoyed them all. I own the others and can't wait to read the next Trollope.

There is nothing wrong with trashing, recycling, or burning a book that you don’t want and which exists in plenty of copies elsewhere. Librarians weed their libraries - weed yours.

Okay. I’ll have to see what I can do. Thank you for the help. I really appreciate the feedback.

It's too early for rain from my eyes, friend.

nice! great start to the year eh :D!

The book Foe by Coetzee is a great response to Crusoe.

Would you object to a blind person who tells you they’ve read a certain book? It’s not that words don’t matter, it’s just the rules of language need a little give so it stays resilient as society changes.

Audiobooks are great for outside walking, as you're free to use your eyes. Would also be great for a treadmill, but I'm sure you could read on a stationary bike just fine.

Every now and then, the unicorn's song plays in the background of my mind.

~im aliiiive~~ I'm aliiiiiiive ~~~~~ (flute sounds)

Iconic movie. I watched it so many times as a kid

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