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vtipoman 1 month ago

Any tips for when I eventually try getting back to reading? I don't think I've touched a normal book in at least five years 😅

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caehdus 1 month ago

Oh man, I really went overboard these past few months... I mean the audiobooks + not having a job combo is doing wonders for me as you can see. Ereader with the dyslexia font is also nice. But yeah I was in need of escapism this season, I don't usually read this much. For real though, reading before bed, even if it's just for a few minutes is what got me back into reading, it's really relaxing !

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caehdus 1 month ago

Also being obsessed with the Realm of the Elderlings books will force you to read a lot. Also, read what you like. If you're into sci-fi, or period drama or whatever kind of tv shows or movies or vibes, find books in the same genre. I know some people make reading this intimidating thing and even though I'm obviously in favor of critical thinking, I don't think forcing hierarchies on books/readers is really relevant

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caehdus 1 month ago

So yeah figure out what interests you, read just a little bit whenever you have time and before bed, maybe write in your books, it's fun and get into audiobooks. And of course read every Robin Hobb book there is

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caehdus 1 month ago

From the video games you like, maybe you might enjoy The Murderbot Diaries ? I've only read the first one but it was short and sweet :)

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vtipoman 1 month ago

Thanks for the advice :). I especially like sci-fi, near future and "alternate" (fantasy, horror or whatever) present, also some straight-up fantasy, so I might start by looking there. The Murderbot books actually sound pretty interesting!

vtipoman 1 month ago

It hit me not too long ago that books are the form where a single person can probably drive their own vision most independently. Not that I don't absolutely love the sort of many people involving, media rich work that makes up what I usually play/read/watch, but that comes with more compromises, budgets, targets and oversight. In the end, it's good to have balance.

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caehdus 1 month ago

You're welcome, it's really my pleasure :) Yeah for sure try Murderbot ! Other than that, I haven't read a lot of sci-fi but from what you said (and because it's one of my favourite books) maybe Piranesi by Susanna Clarke? It's set in some kind of alternative present, in a strange house, it's eerie and beautiful! On a more lighthearted note there's Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

caehdus 1 month ago

It's a fun fantasy series set in the early 20s where the study of faeries is a real academia field. It's great neurotypical representation, I LOVED Emily. The first book is better than the rest, but they're all nice.

caehdus 1 month ago

And yeah, I totally agree with you! There is something so magical about reading and living a story through words. Reading something that could not exist as well in another form. Picturing places and people in your head and having them with you always. I adore movies, tv-shows and games but books are something else. It's guided dreaming. Also it can be quite afforable with libraries, used books stores, ebooks even

caehdus 1 month ago

I mean there's always piracy of course, but I like to pay for the things I loved!

caehdus 1 month ago

For Emily Wilde, I meant early 20th century, oopsie

vtipoman 1 month ago

I'll look into the other recs, they both sound interesting :). I also brought two books I read when I was younger over from mom's place, so I might begin there – Knights of Forty Islands, which I finished several times, and Ve Službách Klanu, which I haven't, but they're miners – and everything that combines sci-fi/fantasy with a primary industry is one of those quick cheats to get my interest :D

vtipoman 1 month ago

And thanks for the "guided dreaming" comment, you spurred me to get a move on with a TRPG group I've put together for some fantasy adventuring :). And I should kick the regular stuff I'm making into gear as well, while I'm at it..

caehdus 1 month ago

I hope you like them, don't hesitate to tell me about it if you read them! Ah reading books from your childhood is such a good idea, I collected The Spiderwick Chronicles, A Series of Unfortunate Events, His Dark Materials, stuff like that a few years ago, they're so nice to re-read ! You make me want to read sci-fi actually. OH! Project Hail Mary, god what an incredible book, it converted my boyfriend to audiobook!

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And I'm so glad! TTRPG do tickle something similar to reading in the brain. I hope you have fun :)

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