When the series of Harry Potter books first hit the shelves, teachers were ecstatic. Finally, they said, there was a reason for young people to fall in love with reading once more. The stories were riveting, and there were so very many of them, so even the most reluctant student was likely to pick up at least one book. No student would want to be left out of such a cultural phenomenon.
Adult readers like Mark Zajdek continue to hope that there will be a similar sea change in the adult reading market. Perhaps there will be one book that everyone must read, and perhaps the author will hold firm and refuse to allow a movie to be made of the subject. While this would be ideal, it might not ever happen. Just in case it doesn't, Mark Zajdek offers these tips for people who want to get back into the reading habit.
There are literally thousands of books to choose from, and Mark Zajdek says that some people become simply overwhelmed by the amount of choices open to them. Walking into a bookstore is just overwhelming, as there are far too many titles and too many authors, and there are no good ways to choose just the right book out of the plethora of choices. Mark Zajdek has a good solution for that. Many communities have book clubs, and they're often organized through the local chapter of the public library. While it's not necessary to join the club, it can be helpful for people to choose books from the reading list. Most clubs offer a synopsis of the plot, and this can be helpful for people who aren't quite sure what to read. The synopsis might turn them on, or off, of the book.
In addition, Mark Zajdek suggests that adults set aside at least 30 minutes per day for reading. Some adults find they like reading right before bed, but this can be risky if the books chosen tend to lull readers to sleep. These readers may end up perusing the same pages over and over, never remembering what they read and when they fell asleep. Sometimes, Mark Zajdek says, reading in the middle of the day can be soothing. A lunch break spent with a good book might be much more relaxing than a lunch break spent running errands.
Another series I looked into was The Bane Chronicles. This series was a nice fantasy to get lost into.
