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ccRumandChickenWings OP t1_j2j4qh8 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in How to read more books and less fanfiction? by ccRumandChickenWings

Wish it was that simple. I want to read more books, I just can't. I like reading fanfictions but they don't give me anything in terms of personal growth. Not like books do

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vohveliii t1_j2j9ts5 wrote

Reading is done for fun, and you clearly enjoy reading fanfic. ”Personal growth” from books is not a thing in my view. You feel like you gain growth, but there is not actually anything happening if you read some self help.

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ccRumandChickenWings OP t1_j2jbe4x wrote

I have never read self help books so I can't say if they work or not. What I meant is that when I read fanfictions I read them because It's fun, but since it's for entertainment I look for things that don't take much effort of for the tags that for sure I know I like. I am not stepping out of my comfort zone.

For books, since there are no tags you don't know for sure what you will encounter. It happens that you read some opinions that you have thought but never put into words or something that you never considered as a prospective. I usually discuss the topic of every book that I read with my family or friends and that is what I meant by "growth". I think that the discussions and the reflections you have after you read the book that enriches you

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_j2j81wk wrote

Someone once told me "in order to start reading, you first have to make time to read".

Literally just stop reading trash fan fics and make time in your day for actually reading.

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ccRumandChickenWings OP t1_j2j9fyo wrote

Ok but to be fair there are good fanfictions out there. I have actually cried to some of them

Edit: bru I have been down voted for saying there are good fan fictions ahah you guys are missing out, if you want I can give you some good recommendations 😉

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CallynDS t1_j2jigmm wrote

Then what's the problem? If you enjoy the fan fiction keep reading what you like.

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