Finding the books that are extremely enjoyable to you, the ones that you can't put down, is the only way to be addicted to reading, really--and if you find a book that you can't put down, that addiction may not carry over to other works. The books you mention aren't ones most people would consider "fun" reads. Interesting, rewarding, and strongly written, sure, but it takes a pretty unique individual to not find it slow going for most philosophy books.
You might check out Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder, which is a story about a girl who becomes a student of a philosopher, and rather than being straight philosophy, it has a narrative structure. As for your interest in mythology, perhaps try something more modern? Often reading older literature can feel like a drag simply because language has changed a lot over time. Pacing and style is going to vary enormously book to book, of course.
Obviously, I'm speaking in a lot of generalizations here and people are going to vary drastically. Aside from the excellent tips by other posters, try setting up the environment so it's conducive for reading. Forget about the internet and all, lie down or sit somewhere comfy, maybe with a hot drink. Zydrate comes in a little glass vial.
User Info: Rybal. The best thing to do is go to a library or book store and browse a genre that interest you. Pick out a few books. Sit done and read the first chapter and then pick out the one that grabs your interest. That works. The key is to find something that interests you and keeps your attention, first and foremost. If you find a book to be a drag, then you're never going to get addicted to the act of reading.
If you are trying to create an addiction, then it has to be something that you truly WANT to do. If not, then try something different. How I got back into reading was I started looking at movies I liked that were based off books, then read the books. Is that a gram? User Info: Chirijiraden. Your friends and family will constantly gift you new series-themed items, and you won't be able to walk into a bookstore, novelty shop, or book event without walking out with an armload of stuff.
Before you know it, you'll be surrounded by it — not that you're complaining. If you're truly addicted to a book series, then you'll want to know everything there is to know about the creator behind it. You'll follow their social media accounts, look up local book signings, and, of course, dive into their backlist to find out what other amazing books they've penned.
From their birthdays to their writing inspiration, you'll want to know everything you can about them, because they're the reason your favorite stories exist, and who can blame you.
Once you find out about the film adaptations of your favorite series, you'll start to feel awfully conflicted. On the one hand, you can't wait to see your beloved characters brought to life on screen, but on the other hand? Well, what if they completely screw it up and ruin the books for you, or the worse crime of all, change the ending?
You won't know how to feel until you see the films, and until then, all you can do is hope they don't totally suck. If you're addicted to a series, you would rather spend your weekends curled up on a couch with the books than anything else.
Who needs dinner dates and trips to the park when you have an entire world just waiting for you to dive into? Say goodbye to your social life , because once a series becomes your obsession, it's all you want to do. As painful as it may be, every series comes to an end.
When you get to the final pages of the series you're addicted to, you will experience the worst kind of book hangover there is. You'll feel lost, confused, and hopeless.
How will you ever find another series as satisfying? A journey of self-discovery, friendships, sacrifices and countless other life lessons that we can all take away from. It has a plot twist in the end that makes it worth the read. It is very fascinating look into how the world works. Though Roald Dahl is mostly known for stories for kids, this particular collection of short stories is for older readers that are full of mysteries and unusual plots.
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