In the age of commercialism, we consume an abundance of reading materials like we consume many other things. Whether these readings are hardcopy, printed, online, or in the form of academic articles, short thought pieces, or full-fledged novels, reading is an inseparable part of our lives.
In the modern-day, you probably order books in bulk from Amazon or any online store regarding your reading habits. You have a selection of publication memberships that serve you as a source of entertainment or catching up with your morning cup of coffee. Even on e-books, you pay a certain amount of dollars for a limitless reading experience.
When we say reading habits, the first thing that comes to mind is reading books. Thus, we will talk about books in this article (with three recommended love poetry books to fall head over heels for) specifically, how you can pick out the right books for you and decide what to read next. Finding good books to read can appear to be a troublesome prospect. However, you are never far from an incredible find in this age of global Internet communities and online sharing.
A Guideline to Help You Decide Effectively
I know how it feels to constantly pick up the wrong book and get demotivated for your further book reading. To escape this kind of situation and feel content with what you are reading, these three simple guidelines can help you pick the next book you will read.
#1. Read Your Favorite Authors’ Work. This option is one of the easiest to go with if you have difficulty deciding what to read. If you have not already, try to complete reading your favorite author’s work? Or, if you have already, check out an author among your top favorites. Their work motivates your interest in this particular period in your life. As in my case, I love Brian Clement’s “The Anthology of Short Stories and Poems II.” This literary piece of poetry and love story in Brian’s book will leave you with varied emotions, from happy and sad to a thrill of suspense. Enjoy love stories such as “Twice in a Lifetime,” “The Folk Singer,” and “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero.” Also, enjoy mysteries involving Private Detective Jack Donovan in “If You Could Hear What I See” and its sequels. Enjoy the tearful poems “The Thin Blue Line” and “Rebuking Michael.” And do not forget to follow David and Carol Anne as they renew their relationship and end up in unusual ghostlike locations.
You will likely enjoy another book by an author you are already fond of their style and are familiar with.
#2. Create a Personal Reading List. Do you have a personal reading list? It does not have to be anything fancy. It might contain even five to ten books you are curious about and want to read sometime. Take notice of your mood, stress levels, level of busyness, areas of curiosity, and interest in that particular period of your life. You may check out Sappho’s “If Not Winter: Fragments of Sappho.” One of the most famous unique poets of all time, it surprises readers to know that only one of the earliest Greek poet’s poems survived intact. This collection shows the surviving scraps and remnants of Sappho’s work. Carson has included appendices and footnotes, but the poetry is presented in a beautiful, simple style.
These needs tend to be ever-changing. Thus, try to listen to your inner needs and pick a book that echoes more with those needs.
#3. Go to a Bookstore and Pick Up a Book That Sparks an Interest in You. Online stores take the place of conventional book stores, especially these days. However, strolling inside a bookstore is an activity that will never get old. It can also be in a library where you gaze upon the shelves, read the book’s back covers, and physically feel them; eyeing through the pages is simply a different and more authentic experience than purchasing your books online. You can even look for a modern love poetry book by Charles Bukowski. In his book, entitled “Love is a Dog from Hell” (trust Bukowski to bring us the minor romantic title on this list), there is little trace of the giddy, moonlit love of traditional love poems. Instead, his poems press the limits of heartbreak and love.
Discussing the books and strolling at the same time while you wander around the store make you feel inspired, might give you more ideas, and make you decide on a book more quickly. And it is a fun activity to do with a friend!
Final Words
Choosing and picking out the “right” book to read is the usual concern for many. We do not want to waste our time on books that do not interest us. We want to pick the best books that resonate with us and have enjoyable, fulfilling reading sessions.
To more effectively select your books and form a healthier relationship with books and reading, you will have to trust your feelings and intuitions and connect your reading needs with your current needs, wants, and needs.
You should erase your perspective of seeing book reading as a chore or task to get done with.
By implementing these guidelines and forming a healthy relationship with reading, there is no doubt that you will find books that fit your expectations and enjoy your reading experience to the fullest.
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