I am wanting to read this book
but everytime i go to read any book i just look at the 1st page and think "dam i cant be botherd" which is anyoying becuase i really want to read the book
can anyone help me with tips etc?
2006-10-30 20:51:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
This may be linked to the way you were taught to read as a child.
Some children are set against reading books in later life because they have been given difficult things to read at too early a stage when they were not ready for it. Later they instinctively recoil from books as their subconscious suggests to them it is going to be difficult and boring.
You could try easing back into reading by tackling interesting magazines or short stories (Woman's Weekly fiction specials / Rosamunde Pilcher's "The Blue Room" for instance), then upgrade to a book in a genre that turns you on.
It could be simple novels, a true life story, a real weepie, something very sentimental or funny. It does not matter which. If necessary, go back to books written by an author whose work you have read before and enjoyed. Once you have made it to the end you will have a real sense of achievement and will feel more confident at tackling something more sophisticated or challenging.
A famous French writer wrote that there is no great sorrow that cannot been lessened by engrossing yourself in a book. You know yourself that you are your worst enemy in this. It is the first step, or in your case the first page, which is the hardest.
Go for it girl! Bon courage.
2006-10-30 23:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 07:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by svendsen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, ask your mates to recommend a truly exciting book that is un-putdownable from the first page.
Then make your mind up: 'I WILL read this book'. After a few pages you will be totally absorbed in the story.
I've been a keen reader since I was little, I just love books - give yourself a chance to love them too!
By the way, the tip about reading on the loo might pay off!
Good luck!
2006-10-30 21:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by Songbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get books on tape or CD these days - maybe you should try that!!
I can't really offer any advise regarding reading because I can't understand how anyone can NOT enjoy reading!!
Maybe you're reading at the wrong time? Get everything done so you're not distracted. Switch the tv off and relax. There's nothing beter in my eyes!
2006-10-30 20:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Wafflebox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got to be totally in the mood to read too!! Normally in bed at night - but I always end up falling asleep and getting woken up when the book hits me in the face!! hehe!!
Another is to sit in your living room with no tv or radio on, a nice cup of coffee or tea in front of you, with your fav biscuits or chocolates, and then start to read your book! thats my favourite thing to do on a saturday and sunday!
Plus it helps if you have a good book!!
enjoy x
2006-10-30 20:55:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you aren't distracted by the telephone, tv or other people.
Have a cozy spot and good reading light.
A cup of tea (or what-ever) at arms reach.
And submit yourself into getting lost in the words.
BTW...whatcha reading, or wanting to read?
2006-10-30 20:56:54 · answer #6 · answered by nobodyuknow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep trying.....I must have started and stopped The Vampire Lestat half a dozen times (and I love Anne Rice) before I finally got thru it.
2006-10-30 21:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by mjfluffy420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this happens to me i read the first few pages out loud doing all the voices and everything, (if it's fiction). That way I really get in to it then I read it in my head.
2006-10-30 20:56:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Duh! Reading books help. To me u should start reading suspense, crime i mean detective stories like 'Death in the Nile' , 'Endless Night' and so on.............written by Agatha Christie. She is a damn good writer. She's obviously my fav. I suggest u to try her books out which are really interesting and worth reading. After that u can try out many other books. Keep reading........gonna help u gain a lot more knowledge. Naf :-)
2006-10-31 00:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by DrAmA QuEeN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the book doesn't grab you in the first page it's a bad book.
Find a better one.
2006-10-30 21:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by Iain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋