One of my goals this year is to read a bit of fantasy. What would you recommend as a beginner read for this genre? I'm typically a romance and thriller person, but looking to expand!

What is your preferred format to read books in? And why?

Personally, I prefer to read on my Kobo.

• I can take it with me everywhere I go -I can read more comfortably. Tbh, one of my favorite things about reading on my kobo is the fact that I can lay on the side in bed and read without basically getting assaulted by the book.
• And that I can way more easily crochet while reading
• It makes it easier to read while going on my daily walks, and a huge benefit is that it’s waterproof (Yes I can and do in fact read while crocheting and while going on long walks in the forest)

And I have conflicting feelings about paperback and hardcover, overall I think i prefer paperbacks but it varies.

When it comes to audiobooks, I usually listen to them when I want to read but have things to do and I enjoy listening to non-fiction books since I don’t get bored as easily which I often tend to do with non-fiction.

Looking forward to hear your thoughts! I hope you all have a lovely day and if anyone haven’t told you lately; I am proud of you, I believe in you and here’s a hug🫂

I am in the worst reading slump and someone on tiktok said this will bring me out of it. Here goes nothing.

How did you get into reading? I know maybe a simple question, but I got into reading because of my Godmother, she was a librarian for a school board and always gifted me books for Christmas and birthdays growing up. They would always be different genres and always something i would never choose myself. This made me really appreciate stepping outside your comfort zone to find something you may like (or may not like lol). Last year, we decided to share a read together and again it was something I likely would have not picked up myself, but I was left with that feeling of appreciation for stepping outside your comfort zone and nostalgia for the old traditions manifesting itself in different ways.

So how does your story go? Have you been a reader since before you can remember? Was there a teacher or loved one that showed you the joys of reading? Or did you stumble upon reading later on in life?

Tell me, I'm nosy!!