It’s like when you’re using a black pen, you know what ink to expect on the paper. it becomes easier to understand what their books may or not promise. I guess, once you know what the author’s style is, where they derive their inspiration from, their thinking process, the genre they explore, etc. My first encounter was with Jhumpa Lahiri and God knows, I have chased each and every one of her books, her interviews, and her social media pages. I’ve tried that on a few occasions when I was not so sure of the book, and trust me it has always worked. Getting to know the brain behind the book works wonders, at times. I’m not saying you will get a clear picture of what to expect, but you’ll be closer. Researching on the book, its history, any trivia around it, opens up more layers of it for me to decide whether it will be to my liking or not. So here goes: A little research goes a long wayįellow readers find it strange when I tell them I always make sure to do a bit of research on the book before starting to read. I can’t ensure these will work for you, but if they do, I’ll be a happy mouse.
#My checklist for books how to#
Now that we’ve cleared out the mist around why it is important to choose that next book carefully, here’s, How to choose the book to read? Memories last forever, even if the plot won’t. That said, I may yet indulge in a ‘Wuthering Heights’ or ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’ any given day. So, I save myself the trouble from not cursing myself for having unwanted scenarios stuck in my head. Love-making scenes, desperate chasing and chasing-back attempts, cheesy characters make me cringe. I’ve realised romance is not the genre for me. Amidst this process, I do not want to be hung for eternity, in a world, I’d rather not be in. Once burnt, twice shy Lasting Experiences So, if I pick a book by an author, and end up not liking it, possibilities are high that I won’t readily pick his or her next book. Once that experience is ruined, we know what follows.
We are always skeptical about those most-anticipated first-timers, aren’t we? The first kiss. Making sure what I’ve signed myself up for something that will take more than 100 precious hours does make me feel pressured to make a right choice. I prefer reading a book over watching a show adapted from it. But with the increasing number of times I am asked this now that I am amidst some really fabulous book lovers on Instagram, I thought it was time I ought to put up a list of things one can consider while picking up their next book to read.īefore I delve into putting that list for you, I want to share, Why is it important to choose the right book? Time is PreciousĪs a reader, I am very finicky about what I invest my time in. If you are a voracious reader like me, there is no end to how many times you’ll get this asked by fellow readers, book lovers, and the likes.
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