“I developed my love for reading because of Neil Gaiman. After reading his book Norse Mythology, I discovered that I really enjoy reading fantasy, especially medieval fantasy and Greek or Norse mythology. I’ve read that book about four times, and I’ve been diving into other books within this genre ever since. It feels like I’m learning history, and the best part is that the authors are incredible with detail, which draws you in easily.
I read at least 30 minutes to an hour a week, depending on how busy my schedule is. On average, I finish about three or four books a week, but since I’m currently reading Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, I tend to finish one or two long books instead.
When I didn’t have a phone, reading was my go-to way to pass time and relax. I even got caught reading in English class when I wasn’t supposed to! I bought 25 books because the libraries didn’t have the ones I wanted, especially if they were part of a series. For me, it was definitely worth it.
For those looking for a fantasy recommendation, a famous book series called The Ranger’s Apprentice is a must-read. It feels incredibly realistic because the main characters, character development, and setting are written really well.
The books we read at school are wildly different from the books I enjoy. Besides The Odyssey, I haven’t read any books in my English class involving much mythology and fantasy. Instead of having to analyze or write essays about the books I read, I like to have freedom and enjoy my hobby.
It pains me to say this, but I believe eBooks might eventually dominate the future of reading. While I prefer physical books as a break from technology, others might think that eBooks are more convenient. But with people’s attention spans shrinking from social media and short-form content, they’ll easily lose interest and read less.
Books, especially certain genres, are niche. They appeal to a smaller group of people, since not everyone enjoys the same kind of book. But I promise you, if you just find the right one, then you’ll start to realize how fun reading can be.”
