Reading is one of my favorite
activities. There is nothing better than curling up on the sofa with
a good book and a nice cup of tea. I love getting lost in the pages
of a good novel. If you follow me on Instagram you know that my
favorite author/poet is Charles Bukowski. I am always reading his
vivid words on a daily basis, but that is not all that I read. I read
anything from romance to self help, and everything in between.
I feel like there are a few reasons why
some of us do not make time to read. One of the main reasons is we do
not have the time, and the second being we just do not know what to
read. In this post I am going to share with you some of my favorite
authors, tips on how to make time to read, what I am currently
reading, and if you are a book collector like myself, I will show you
how to keep track of collecting large amounts of books by a certain
author.
If you are new to the reading and book
community you may be lost at what to begin reading. We all have a
different taste of what we like to sit down and enjoy, but I will
share with you what I enjoy reading,
Charles Bukowski
I really cannot say enough about this
man. He is a genius when it comes to words, and his poems speak to me
from somewhere deep within. (I know, dramatic. But, if you read him
you know that I speak the utmost truth.) His style of writing is not
for everyone. He is very raw and real,and some may find his work
offensive. My favorite thing he has ever written would be one of his
well known novels, Factotum. It is considered a classic American
bestseller.
Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is a very well known
author, but I do not hear a lot of people mention her anymore. I find
all of her books well written and regardless the theme of the novel,
you can always relate to it in some aspect. I love reading about
characters going through real life situations. She writes the kind of
books where you actually feel as though you are experiencing what the
main character is going through. I find it hard to put her books down
once I pick one up. She writes about romance and real life based
situations. One of my favorite novels by her would have to be 44
Charles Street. This is about a woman who begins a life journey after
she separates from her long term boyfriend. She faces many struggles
and you follow her through the book as she tries to get back on her
feet and overcome her obstacles. This book is very relatable and
keeps you on your toes with the events that take place. I highly
recommend this novel for anyone who is new to reading and wants
something that will really draw them in.
Harlequin Novels
Harlequin is a brand of book that has
different authors write for them. They range from romance to somewhat
erotic. Do not overlook these bad boys, they are well written and a
great romance read. One of my favorites is in the Harlequin Presents
category. Possessed by the Sheikh, written by Penny Jordan. These
novels are inexpensive, and you can actually earn points on their
site to collect free books. The Blaze series by Harlequin is amazing
as well. They really have a romance novel for every taste.
Nora Roberts is another great Author. I
have just began reading her work, so I will not suggest a favorite by
her at this time. She is know for her well described sex scenes.
One thing that I always do is have two
books on the go. One fiction/non fiction and one self help. I feel
like everyone can benefit from a great self help book. I will not get
too much into detail about my favorites because I plan on doing a
whole separate post dedicated to self help books.
If you find that you do not have enough
time to read, I have a few tips that I hope you find helpful.
- (Put a book in your purse.) Whether you are at work, on your lunch break, at the laundromat, waiting in your car, or at an appointment, you will always have something to read with you. You will be surprised how much time you can set aside for reading if you always have a book handy.
- (Read before bed.) If you get in the habit of reading before bed you will find that soon enough it becomes second nature. I always like to read for 15 minutes before bed each night. It helps me relax and fall asleep.
- (Turn off the television) I do enjoy watching television from time to time, but I would much rather read. If you want to begin reading as a hobby, but you find you do not have enough time, analyze how much time you are spending watching television and take half of that time and dedicate it to reading. You will be surprised at how much more relaxing it is than television.
These are the two Books that I
currently have on the go.
- Danielle Steel – The Apartment
- Michael A. Singer – The Untethered Soul
If you are collecting books by an
author that has many publications, there is a way to stay organized.
I print out, by date of publication, their book list. I keep it in
my purse, and when I purchase one of their novels I highlight it, so
I know that I have already bought it. This is very handy when it
comes to authors like Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts who have many
books out.
Reading has helped reduce my stress and
anxiety. It has also helped with my insomnia. If you find it hard to
sleep at night and you are the type of person that lays in bed with
the television on, try picking up a book instead. It works wonders, I
promise.
I would love to know what you are
currently reading, or what some of your favorite novels are. If you
would like to share comment below, or tag me in your photos on
Instagram. Thank you all so much for reading. I will be talking to
you in my next post.
