Re-ignite Your Passion For Reading
It's tough to let go of old habits, even when it means giving yourself the time and space to pursue new ones. It can be difficult to re-ignite a love of reading without a clear reason for doing so.
But there is one backdoor that can help you find that passion: read books with themes similar to your own life experience. If you're looking for inspiration, here are 37 books that will reawaken your passion for reading.
1. Under the Tuscan Sun
By: Frances Mayes
Summary: This is not your ordinary American vacation, but a life-changing experience that takes place in Italy, amid beautiful scenery and a true slice of Tuscan life. Frances Mayes has captured the spirit of Italy in this real-life story. This book offers a great sense of nostalgia--and guides you on a journey to rekindle your own passion for reading.
2. The Rainbow Comes and Goes at Stoneybrook...
By: Mem Fox
Summary: This is the first book in the beloved series--and it's all about a love of reading. Each of the characters in this story are fascinated by books--and that's an important theme to find when you're trying to re-ignite your passion for reading.
3. Book Lover's Guide to Life...
By: Carol Gorman & Sarah Filipovic, foreword by Winona LaDuke & Joe McGinniss, foreword by Brad Thor, & presentation by Susan Orlean (all authors)
Summary: This is a collection of short essays and advice from some of today's most celebrated writers on what it means to be a book lover. It's another good read if you want to re-ignite your passion for reading.
4. Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists
By: Kay Larson
Summary: This is a modern history book that explores John Cage's life through both his own words and those of his closest friends and associates. It goes into depth about a man who was born in the wrong time--and had to fight to be accepted by conventional society. It might not seem like it on the surface--but this book really is a celebration of learning, creativity, art, and self-expression--all things that will help you re-ignite your passion for reading.
5. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
By: Rebecca Skloot
Summary: This is the true story of a woman whose body cells were taken without her knowledge and used to create a new line of cancer treatments. It's a story about using your creation to help others, as well as having it taken or taken from you--and it's an important message for anyone who wants to re-ignite their passion for reading.
6. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
By: Ishmael Beah
Summary: This is the memoir of Ishmael Beah, who was forced to fight for Sierra Leone's army at the age of twelve. It's a sad story that really demonstrates how books have the power to save us--and it will give you some insight into how people who have been through horrible situations can overcome their adversity and re-ignite their passion for reading.
7. The Last Lecture...And Other Life Lessons From...
By: Randy Pausch
Summary: This is the true story of a man who was dying of cancer--and had only a few months to live. He wanted to give his life meaning, and he decided to share what he had learned about life with young people through his lectures. It's a book that makes you think about the value of giving back to your community--and it's an important message if you want to re-ignite your passion for reading.
8. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
By: Stephen R. Covey
Summary: This is a book that has been used to train people around the world in how to use their time more effectively. It's filled with timeless lessons that you've probably heard before (and maybe even stopped to consider). But it's an important read if you want to re-ignite your passion for reading.
9. The Girl Who Played With Fire...And The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest...Plus The Girl In The Spider's Web...
By: Stieg Larsson
Summary: This is a trilogy of novels that chronicle the lives of Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist. The books are fast-paced, absorbing--and filled with very real characters who will make you feel their pain as you read them. There's a lot to learn from them as well--and they'll help you re-ignite your passion for reading.
10. The First Man in Rome...And The Last
By: Robert Harris
Summary: This is the second book in the series that takes place in ancient Rome during Octavian's rise to power...and it's full of action and intrigue. If you're a fan of Roman history, this book is definitely one that will help you re-ignite your passion for reading!
11. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society...Plus A Brief History of Seven Killings
By: Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows, with photographs by Mark Welch & Elizabeth Castle
Summary: This is the first book in the series--and it's a beautifully written story about people who come together to form an eternal bond. It's about being on the island of Guernsey during WWII and having to fight for what you believe in.
Conclusion
You should feel more passionate about reading now--and ready to re-ignite your passion for reading. Reading books can be a wonderful way to learn and grow, even if you are doing it almost entirely for fun.
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References:
"Passionate Readers at Any Age." Kevin Sullivan (Author). AARP, May 21, 2017. Web. http://www.aarp.org/relationships/dating-relationships/info-2017/passionate-readers-any-age.html "Reawaken Your Passion for Reading.