Have you just finished your last book? Are you searching for your next great read?
First, try to figure out what type of book you are in the mood for? Do you prefer Romance, Fiction, or Non-Fiction, or perhaps Poetry and Prose? There are so many different genres available online, at your local bookstore, or even at the library.
Browsing for a new book can be thought-provoking and exciting too. I am grateful to be able to share some of my strategies for perusing over and gathering novel reads. Most recently, I have been using a variety of avenues for locating promising works.
Before choosing a new book, consider looking up the names of some of your favorite writers to see if there’s a publication you were not aware of before. Pursuing these tactics you could potentially unearth the latest edition, or previously unknown title from the novelist’s collection? I love the serendipity of stumbling upon an unfamiliar piece from a beloved author of mine.
It’s also fun to revisit old wish lists to see if they contain saved titles, writers, or even preferred noteworthy novels which have not yet been purchased. Spending time studying previews of must-read gems is equally enjoyable. The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Vanity Fair frequently review authors adding new titles to update their reading lists.
Joining a book club is another possibility for meeting kindred spirits and for covering topics that you would not have been exposed to otherwise. Simply typing in a book club search on your internet browser can be rewarding given the vast number of results. Checking out your local public library for recommendations of clubs meeting in your area is another great option. Literary groups are gathering on social media sites as well. They schedule meetings regularly engaging in discussions about protagonists and foreshadowing while simultaneously streaming live over Zoom.
E-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay utilize less traditional methods for selling novels. Celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon have created book clubs celebrating some of their meaningful titles and authors online. Branching out while signing in to your local library’s website can also expand your searching abilities. Exploring blogs about literary topics is an excellent way of gaining exposure to a collective of mindful readers. Pinterest’s website supports an invisible bulletin board where pinning members create eye-catching images of gifted wordsmiths and bookish themes. Instagram followers gain access to accounts of bibliophiles posting vertical snapshots of books, poetry, videography, and photography onto their feeds.
Visiting bookstores is a hands-on approach for embracing a new title. Barnes & Noble houses a Starbucks enticing browsers with refreshing treats to supplement their shopping experience. Ever since I was a young girl, I have enjoyed outings by dropping in on a variety of different types of booksellers. Presently, owing to the nature of ensuing clouds and emerging rainy weather, I have remained loyal to my passion for scouting out new book stops.
Demographically, I am grateful for a neighboring community of literary individuals who escape the rain by entertaining the setting of a new plot. Coincidentally reading nooks have persevered by coexisting with the inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest and their cultural preferences.
