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Let’s talk about books. What are you reading?

Published by:  SarahS

Hello, everyone! Since lockdown has started, I’ve been reading more than usual. It’s a great way to pass some time and relax. I thought we can share our favorite books here and discuss them. I can start with the last one I’ve read – “Everything I Know About Love” by Dolly Alderton. It’s a non-fiction memoir type of book that collects stories from the author’s teenage years until her 30th birthday. I found it easy to read and it made me laugh and cry at the same time. I’ve already recommended it to a few friends, because it’s a great book. It’s not for everyone, though. In my opinion, it’s more of a chick-flick, so the male audience might not enjoy it. What are your favorite books or what’s the last one you read? Would you recommend it?

15.12.2020 3 Answers

TashaR commented on 15.12.2020

Funnily enough, the last book I read was “Pride and Prejudice”. I know it’s a classic and all, but I had just been putting it off for so long. And now in lockdown, since there’s a lot of free time, I decided I can finally read it. And let me say, I understand why it’s so popular! I don’t usually like period dramas, because they seem irrelevant and pretentious, but Jane Austen really has a way of getting through to the reader by presenting universal problems in a slightly humorous typically British way. I thought I knew the story well, because I had watched the movie with Keira Knightley, but the book still surprised me. If you, like me a month ago, have never read it, but have always been planning to, now’s the time!!

AlbertR commented on 15.12.2020

Well my favorite book, or series of books, is Lord of the Rings. I know it’s not for everyone, because I’ve heard a lot of opinions that they are “too slow” or “too descriptive”, but I think that’s part of their charm. The way you completely immense yourself in that fantasy world when you’re reading them is absolutely unmatched, so if you haven’t read them, I strongly recommend them. You do have to be a fan of fantasy novels though.

LorenaM commented on 15.12.2020

The last book I read was “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” which is a prequel to “The Hunger Games”. I was super excited to read it as I was obsessed with THG a few years ago, but I was a bit disappointed. It is nowhere near as interesting and intense as the original series. However, it is still a decent read especially in lockdown, so if you’re bored, I think you’ll like it.