Hi everyone! I used to read a lot as a teen and young adult but college kind of ruined my relationship to reading, and now even though I really want to get back into it, I have nowhere to start. So please drop your suggestions based on:
Some of my favorite books:
“Laughter in the dark” nabokov
“Perks of being a wallflower” chbosky
“A guide to murdered children” sparrows
“Invisible monsters” palahniuk
Thanks! 💜🏹
by rosebeach
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
It’s been a while since I’ve read *Invisible Monsters* (the only work you mentioned that I’ve read), but I remember it for its terse style that has some rather unforgettable, blunt scenes. Katherine Dunn is an author that Palahniuk has taken a lot from, especially her novel *Geek Love*, so that might be a decent place to go. It’s a lot more outlandish, though, so be ready for some bizarre moments.
I don’t particularly like Bret Easton Ellis, but a lot of people who enjoy Palahniuk’s early work also like the former, especially *Less Than Zero* and *Rules of Attraction*.
To get back into reading, I imagine it’s best to start with a real pageturner. Something like Red Rising, Dark Matter, or Hunger Games. Once you’re back in the habit, you can look into deeper writing that suits your interests.