Never been a reader, Can you help me get started?
Hi everyone,
I'm not a good reader, but I really want to become one.
Lately I've been thinking about building a reading habit. It might sound a little embarrassing, but I genuinely want reading to become something I enjoy and look forward to. I see so many people talking about books and how much they enjoy reading, and I'd love to experience that too.
I did some research on how to get started. Since I always have my phone with me, I think reading EPUBs or PDFs on my mobile would be the easiest option. AI chatbots also recommended a few beginner-friendly books.
The biggest problem is that when I read a novel, I often don't fully understand what's happening. After a while, I lose track of the story, feel confused, and end up giving up.
Another thing is that, as a complete beginner, I honestly don't know which genre I should start with. Fantasy, mystery, romance, sci-fi, thriller, classics... there are so many options that I don't know what would be best for someone new to reading.
While scrolling through Reddit, I found this community, and it seemed like the perfect place to ask people with real reading experience.
How did you get into reading? Which genre do you think is best for a beginner? Do you have any book recommendations or tips to help me understand and enjoy what I read?