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So yeah. Why read books? There is a lot of stigma among my generation I feel like when it comes to reading books. I remember that sometimes in my language classes being forced to read a book and hating it. Then afterwards, I go back and reread it. You know what happened? I actually liked it! haha.
Weird right? It still is something that has puzzled me for some time. Why do I prefer reading on my own rather than reading for a class? Some people might say it's because I have more free choice.
hmm, that might be it I guess. I don't know. The fact of the matter is, I don't particularly like reading text books. And I'm a History Education Major. I prefer to read Historical Fiction, or read stories about the actual historical figures - so biographies 😏 Most importantly, I prefer reading them on my own terms. When I can set my own reading goals and find the book that I want to read, you can bet that I will read that book cover to cover, no problem.
I love to read. I love reading multiple genres. Right now I'm reading a lot of Fantasy Genre books. This is because it helps me know what other people writing in that genre are doing. I get to read the books that people liked and didn't, so I get to delve into those aspects. Currently, I'm reading the Inheritance Cycle Books by Christopher Paolini (*WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND*).
And books are everywhere!! I don't care if you have a physical paper/hardback copy of the book or a digital e-book. As long as you find something to read - especially something that you like - you'll do fine.
Did you know that if you read a book (or a book series), your knowledge of language will increase. Your brain is an amazing thing. Reading - and reading to a schedule - can help you with multiple skills. Whether that is understanding words or phrases (cause even I sometimes have to look up words that I have no idea what they mean), time management skills (when it comes to reading to a schedule), or even being able to understand humanity a little better (after all, books/stories often reflect society - like songs). Your brain is a fascinating thing!
Reading has definitely helped me become a better writer - whether that be for my stories or super long essay papers that I have to write for classes 😉 So find yourself a good book, and start reading. There are thousands of them, and most are literally at your finger tips.
Here is a list of some of my favorite books or book series and why:
10. Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston
Yeah the Star Wars fan in me had to make this list 😆
Ahsoka is about the former Jedi named Ahsoka, who was once the padawan of Anakin Skywalker (first introduced in the Star Wars the Clone Wars series [*A MUST WATCH*]) 😃 It follows what happened to Ahsoka after the Clone Wars ended and during the rise of the Empire, leading up to when she appears on the Star Wars Rebels TV show (*ANOTHER MUST SEE*) on Amazon
9. A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier: Some of the Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of Joseph Plump Martin (Also called Private Yankee Doodle). It was written by the American Continental Soldier Joseph Plump Martin during the American Revolution (1775-1783).
This was definitely one of those books that I hated reading for class, but went back and reread it. I love this book now. It also has been a valuable first source material for some of my research papers I've written at college. It follows the life of Joseph Martin, and his adventures during the American Revolution. It's a really good book, but it is also written in old English (or would it be called Colonial English). on Amazon
8. The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner.
Now normally I would never recommend a dystopian book. I really don't like them. However, The Maze Runner Series changed that for me. James Dashner did a good job of presenting his characters and giving them beautiful development throughout the book. The story as a whole was really well done. on Amazon
7. Any of the Halo books by Eric S. Nylund
If you didn't know, I am a huge Halo fan - you know...Halo Reach to Halo 3 (yeah those others don't exist 😁) So if you liked the Halo game series and the lore, I am more than positive that you will love these books. They are a little bit graphic in nature, but what war book isn't? Eric Nylund does a good job of presenting the characters in his books, and giving a whole new emotional level to individuals normally considered enemies or inferior. I hope to add his three Halo novels to my meager book collection some day. on Amazon
6. April Morning by Howard Fast
Yep, this is another American Revolution book. Except this one is definitely an easier read than the memoirs of Joseph Plump Martin. This book is historical fiction, and follows the Colonial boy named Adam, who lives in Lexington, Massachusetts. And yes, you guessed it! The book is about Adam experiences the first shots of the American Revolution at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It's a really good coming of age story. on Amazon
5. The Kent Family Chronicles by John Jakes
John Jakes is by far the best Historical Fiction writer to ever live. His work is well...historical 😀 John Jakes was an inspiration for me when I first started writing my historical fiction stories. The Kent Family Chronicles is by far one of my favorite historical fiction books. It follows the family line of the Kent Family, from right around the time of the French and Indian War (Seven Years War) up to the 1890s right before the turn of the century. John Jakes wrote them in honor of the Deceleration of Independence's Bicentennial. Jakes does an excellent job of throwing curve balls, gut wrenching moments, and historical figures all into the mix to make this beautiful piece of art. on Amazon
4. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
You may have watched the amazing movies by the same name, but I assure you that Jurassic Park the book is even more breath taking. This book literally gave me goosebumps. 😅 It is extremely well done, and has an even better story than the original movie with the same title. I've always wanted to read Michael Crichton's sequel called the The Lost World and see how good that one was. I highly recommend this book. on Amazon
3. Inheritance Cycle, specifically Eragon, by Christopher Paolini
I'm still on the first book, but rapidly approaching the end of it. The book I am on - Eragon - is well written, especially since Paolini was rather young when he wrote it. The story arc is great and I can't wait to see how the story goes throughout the other books.
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2. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Yes, naturally this made my list. I love the Harry Potter books. They were so well written, and knowing some aspects of J.K. Rowling's own story makes reading the books have an even deeper meaning. Most know the story of the Boy who Lived, and have read through the seven books. Each them are amazing, and start getting dark as each book ends. I would say that the Goblet of Fire is my favorite book in the series followed closely by The Half-Blood Prince. Many aspects of the book series make them clearly better than the movies - even though the movies were amazingly put together well.
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1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
on Amazon
So yeah, to sum this up - go to your local library, or go online. Get or buy a book - whether its paper/hard back or is an E-Book. Read. And maybe if you are daring enough
WRITE
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