Submitted by minitheatre t3_10q0t6b in books
I started back my reading habit on year 2020 during the lockdown period. I've been reading Thriller & Horror books most of the time. Except, there's quite an exception where I read Non fiction books about social issues, poverties etc.
This year I tried to explore book genres by reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Normal people by Sally Rooney, The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck and others, but I've been struggling to finish the book and I didn't get the excitement of reading the books as mentioned.
I would like to expand my reading genre but I'm struggling to read it. Anyone here felt the same thing like me? Is this a normal thing? Should I just stick reading Thriller & Horror genres?
mickdrop t1_j6ndbpe wrote
My advice: stay open but don't force it.
Something I noticed on this sub is that many people treat reading like a work. They will push themselves to read more, faster, broader, they will post review and complete excel sheets. And that's fine, but at the end of the day reading is a pleasure, not a chore. It's totally fine and healthy to want to broaden your horizon but you have a favorite genre for a reason: it's your favorite. Embrace your tastes.
But at the same time, stay open. If you come across a book in another genre that has been warmly reviewed and you're in a lull, give it a shot. You might find something new you like. Just don't force it.