Love these, and definitely co-sign the forward; I’d add the introduction for nonfiction as well. I’ll often go back and read these once I’ve read the book, but never touch them before reading.
One lesson it took me many years to learn is that it’s okay to stop reading a book if it’s not for you (or not for you right now). I used to act as if beginning a book was like opening a bottle of wine — once you crack it, you gotta finish it. Not so! Life is too short to read books that aren’t happening for you. One caveat I usually apply is that I’ll give most books fifty pages to win me over if I’m in doubt.
I love how you've shifted your thinking about setting aside books. Sometimes they (or us) need to keep aging a little bit (to continue the wine metaphor!). I usually give books thirty pages before I quit. Fifty is generous and probably gives you a very good sense of if a book is for you.
Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your thoughts! I had so much fun writing this and am really stoked that someone other than my husband read it! 🤗
Love these, and definitely co-sign the forward; I’d add the introduction for nonfiction as well. I’ll often go back and read these once I’ve read the book, but never touch them before reading.
One lesson it took me many years to learn is that it’s okay to stop reading a book if it’s not for you (or not for you right now). I used to act as if beginning a book was like opening a bottle of wine — once you crack it, you gotta finish it. Not so! Life is too short to read books that aren’t happening for you. One caveat I usually apply is that I’ll give most books fifty pages to win me over if I’m in doubt.
Agreed on the introduction for nonfiction!
I love how you've shifted your thinking about setting aside books. Sometimes they (or us) need to keep aging a little bit (to continue the wine metaphor!). I usually give books thirty pages before I quit. Fifty is generous and probably gives you a very good sense of if a book is for you.
Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your thoughts! I had so much fun writing this and am really stoked that someone other than my husband read it! 🤗