Hey, you know what makes you really cool? Cooler than cool? Reading books!
Why should I read books? Because books make you think, and thinking is awesome. They tell you amazing stories, bring you to fantastical worlds, and let you meet diverse and interesting characters. They also help you write better and help you increase your vocab. I Also think writing just makes you a more interesting and knowledgeable person overall. Also, it's scientifically proven that people who read books regularly are SEXIER than their non-reading counterparts.
"But 1upmuffin", you ask disgracefully, "I think reading is for chumps, what book is for me?"
I chuckle, "You misguided person, I will show you the way." (THIS IS THE PART WHERE YOU ASK FOR BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS)
Currently reading: Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Anthropocene Reviewed.
My favorite books I've read in 2021: (not ordered)
1. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson: Shirley Jackson is more well known for The Haunting of Hill House but this one stuck with me a lot more. It's a creepy tale of two sisters who live in a creepy house with their uncle, and the rest of their family is dead (read to find out more....).
2. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: I've been meaning to read this forever, I've liked Steinbecks shorter works but just started digging into his longer works. While it's a tragic book, there's also a lot of levity and kindness to be found here.
3. Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin: This is a book about a boy named John (based on the author) who grew up with an abusive preacher father. The story spends different parts of the book focusing on different members of John's family. It's a dense read, but very fascinating view into the lives of these characters and their relationship with religion and themselves.
Here's the part where I pass it to you, fellow reader or aspiring reader! What have you been reading? What is stopping you from reading and how can I, 1upmuffin help? Do you need a recommendation, ask me or your fellow readers here!
Why should I read books? Because books make you think, and thinking is awesome. They tell you amazing stories, bring you to fantastical worlds, and let you meet diverse and interesting characters. They also help you write better and help you increase your vocab. I Also think writing just makes you a more interesting and knowledgeable person overall. Also, it's scientifically proven that people who read books regularly are SEXIER than their non-reading counterparts.
"But 1upmuffin", you ask disgracefully, "I think reading is for chumps, what book is for me?"
I chuckle, "You misguided person, I will show you the way." (THIS IS THE PART WHERE YOU ASK FOR BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS)
Currently reading: Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Anthropocene Reviewed.
My favorite books I've read in 2021: (not ordered)
1. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson: Shirley Jackson is more well known for The Haunting of Hill House but this one stuck with me a lot more. It's a creepy tale of two sisters who live in a creepy house with their uncle, and the rest of their family is dead (read to find out more....).
2. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: I've been meaning to read this forever, I've liked Steinbecks shorter works but just started digging into his longer works. While it's a tragic book, there's also a lot of levity and kindness to be found here.
3. Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin: This is a book about a boy named John (based on the author) who grew up with an abusive preacher father. The story spends different parts of the book focusing on different members of John's family. It's a dense read, but very fascinating view into the lives of these characters and their relationship with religion and themselves.
Here's the part where I pass it to you, fellow reader or aspiring reader! What have you been reading? What is stopping you from reading and how can I, 1upmuffin help? Do you need a recommendation, ask me or your fellow readers here!
