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OwlFeather21 t1_j67dezl wrote

I used to be one of those kids who would read a big ol' chapter book every couple of days and would just get LOST (in the best way) in the story, the characters, the world building, etc. Now, I still enjoy reading but I can't remember the last book that I just couldn't put down because I was so immersed in it. Even as an English teacher, I struggle to read because I struggle to find books I love.

What book suggestions do you guys have for adults who want to get lost in reading again? What are some good can't-put-it-down reads? As for genre, I'm looking for books in the fantasy or maybe even mystery realm. I read several books in the Mistborn series and enjoyed it, but not enough to continue past the third book or so. Wheel of Time also hasn't really gripped me.

I'm pretty open to suggestions across many subgenres of fantasy as well as teen/YA books. Honestly, I'll take anything good at this point 😅

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canehdianchick t1_j68lrhg wrote

I recently took up reading again after years of feeling too busy to escape. Clock Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr was the perfect choice. Not only did I get lost in the 3 different worlds it explores— the book itself is an ode to the importance of books, reading, and the ways that they can alter the paths of many— or tangle them together.

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Thesacred_texts t1_j6b4oty wrote

Have you tried the Mistborn books by Brandon Sanderson? It is my most recent immersed-cannot-put-the-book-down read. Hope it helps 😁🙏

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OwlFeather21 t1_j6b4sbw wrote

Yeah, I read the first few books but then honestly kind of lost interest :(

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Thesacred_texts t1_j6b5wvm wrote

I didn't see that you mentioned it in the original post lol I'm sorry.

Hmm maybe His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman? Or something like The Witcher saga by Sapkowski? I know I'm recommending stuff that comes from TV shows but don't let the adaptations fool you 😊

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OwlFeather21 t1_j6b6cvy wrote

Lol no worries. I did read the first Witcher book, I don't remember why I didn't continue. I'll look into His Dark Materials. Thanks for the suggestions!

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Sploosh_Mcgoo t1_j6buysh wrote

I loved the games, and the Netflix series. But the Witcher books man, I read the first one and for me it was just slog. The wiring style was just hard to get into. I didn't continue either

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