Never been much of a reader, have picked up a few books in the past few years. I find myself getting decision paralysis when looking for the next book and instead choose nothing at all.
I want to be a more active reader. I’ve read and enjoyed books like Dark Matter and Recursion(sci-fi), Before The Coffee Gets Cold(novel), and The Comfort Crisis (Self Help). I’m open to expanding my mind to all genres.I’m going to compile these all into a list and go down line. Thanks 🙂
by peachy-vjbes
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Just finished The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and currently reading Small Town Horror by Ronald Malfi.
I’ve been obsessed with the Ministry of Time, I read that book in 8 hours. I need to talk to so many people about it.
I’m currently reading the new David Nicholls novel, and putting off reading Dune and the Mists of Avalon. (Mists of Avalon is hardcore hardcore, and I don’t know if I want to deal with that yet.)
The Night Circus. Interesting but maybe overlong and slow.
In the vein of your idea to compile a list and work off of it…I started reading all of Stephen King’s novels recently, and the sheer amount of novels he has written made it incredibly difficult to choose which book to read next. Someone on the King sub mentioned their library chooses their next book for them, and when I asked how that was possible, they said that they use Libby, place a bunch of holds on a bunch of different books, and just reads them as they become available.
I have read about 75% of his work so far, and I know for a fact that if the “next” book was left up to me, I probably would have left the path a long time ago because I get super discouraged with I have to pick “what next”, so this may be a helpful tactic!
Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis
**Currently Reading:**
1. **Wandering Inn Volume II** by Pirateaba (Fantasy)
– A slow burn that has crazy character.development and exciting adventures.
2. **Lock Every Door** by Riley Sager (Thriller)
– A spine-chilling thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat as mysterious events unfold in a creepy apartment building.
3. **The Employees** by Olga Ravn (Science Fiction)
– An exploration of human and non-human perspectives in a workplace set aboard a spaceship.
4. **The Clockmaker’s Daughter** by Kate Morton (Historical Fiction)
– A tale of love and mystery that spans generations and is centered around a mysterious clockmaker’s daughter.
**Just Finished:**
1. **Powerless** by Matthew Cody (Young Adult, Fantasy)
– A young adult fantasy that tells the story of kids discovering their unique powers and learning to harness them.
2. **Do Not Disturb** by Claire Douglas (Psychological Thriller)
– A gripping psychological thriller packed with twists and turns, perfect for anyone who love suspense and mind games.
3. **All Fours** by M.J. Fields (Contemporary Romance)
– A contemporary romance that explores the complexities of love, relationships, and finding happiness.
*taking a deep breath*
What fresh hell is this? By Heather Corinna
How civil wars start by Barbara F Walter
The Crow Road by Iain M Banks
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin
Just finished the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by Damien Lewis
My reading material varies depending on my mood.
Currently read ‘Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin, the inspiration for the TV show the house of the dragon. This book is written a but like a history book and not like the game of thrones books, so I find it really fascinating to read and a but easier in my opinion. It’s managed to grt me out of a month long reading slump! Hope this helps!
*Our Share of Night* – Mariana Enríquez
It’s good at times. Much of the characterisation is shit and in dire need of harsh editorial guidance (like every single fiction book written in the last 12+ years), however some of the descriptions of the rituals are original and compelling.
Last read Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa. A historical fiction about Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s rise to power.
Currently reading Musashi by the same author. This one is about the life of the legendary samurai Musashi. It’s also a historical fiction.
Historical fiction:
The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate