As much as I love my Kindle Fire, I've been getting more and more books from the library lately. This, of course, is a good thing because not only do I save money, help circulation numbers for my local library system but I discover books that I've heard of but wouldn't necessarily seek out. So after returning some classic books that I've been trying to read for my book reviews, I thought about the kinds of books I generally read.
Personally, I love the real life stories but I also like those that also have a touch of the supernatural. I only like books written in first person point of view too. It's just my own taste that some may not understand but I feel disconnected from a situation if someone involved isn't giving me the details.
Books like The Secret Circle that I reviewed recently aren't as interesting as it would have been with Cassie telling me the story. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a cute book that I still have to finish. The overly-fantastical world and the third person point of view makes me feel like a stranger rather than a participating figure in the story.
I have been trying to break out of my reading norm and reading books that aren't my usual choice. This is why I have Harry Potter on my list as well as Clockwork Angel and Fallen. I admit, however, the books in my to-read stack now are all first person: A Moveable Feast, The Truth About Forever, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Switched.
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I'm kicking around the idea of reading a supernatural book. (I, too, am more into real life stories.) Do you know of any that aren't too hardcore supernatural you could recommend?
ReplyDeleteThe one I absolutely loved was a middle grade book "When You Reach Me" that was so well done that I bought a copy just to look over from time to time. That's the best one I can think of off the top of my head. I mean, the "Twilight" books aren't over-the-top supernatural but they get a bit wishy-washy at times.
DeleteI would never get any work done if I were a librarian. I'd just want to hang out in the stacks all day long. Great idea to slip out of your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I guess I want to job soon so I have an excuse to get paid to hang out in the shelves all day.
DeleteIt's hard to read out of my comfort zone, but I'll keep trying. Thanks!