Kyle Crocco's Blog, page 2
May 16, 2023
Do you ever give up reading a book?
I used to read books to the last page. Then something happened in my 20s. I was reading a book that just frustrated me to no end. It would get interesting, then stop. Believe it or not, I got 90 percent of the way through the book, one chapter to go, and I gave up. I didn’t care how it ended.
After that, I was liberated. Pleasure reading was meant to be a pleasure.
I say, if you’re not enjoying a book, then stop reading it. There are so many good books out there. Why waste time on books you don’t enjoy?
Now I understand why I give up on books. If an author doesn’t do the work to structure the story to keep my interest or give me a reason to care about what happens to a character, then I’m not going to finish the book.
So how about you? Do you read every book to the last page? Or do you give up after a certain point?
I would love to hear in the comments below.
After that, I was liberated. Pleasure reading was meant to be a pleasure.
I say, if you’re not enjoying a book, then stop reading it. There are so many good books out there. Why waste time on books you don’t enjoy?
Now I understand why I give up on books. If an author doesn’t do the work to structure the story to keep my interest or give me a reason to care about what happens to a character, then I’m not going to finish the book.
So how about you? Do you read every book to the last page? Or do you give up after a certain point?
I would love to hear in the comments below.
May 9, 2023
What are your favorite books?
Here is a short list of some of my favorite books over the years—and why I like them.
I've read each of these books multiple times.
1) The Hobbit - the idea of the average ordinary person (even if a hobbit) being swept up into an adventure is very appealing
2) The Lord of the Rings - creates a detailed and believable world and compelling characters
3) Bright Lights Big City - the book that combines pain and humor in a compassionate way
4) The Secret History - this book is as lovely to read in terms of expression, and a fascinating look at what killing someone does to people
5) The Historian - A compelling supernatural mystery spread out over several timelines
6) Special Topics in Calamity Physics - like the Secret History it has a group of compelling young people involved in murder but also adds in a larger conspiracy
I would love to know what your favorite books are in the comments below.
I've read each of these books multiple times.
1) The Hobbit - the idea of the average ordinary person (even if a hobbit) being swept up into an adventure is very appealing
2) The Lord of the Rings - creates a detailed and believable world and compelling characters
3) Bright Lights Big City - the book that combines pain and humor in a compassionate way
4) The Secret History - this book is as lovely to read in terms of expression, and a fascinating look at what killing someone does to people
5) The Historian - A compelling supernatural mystery spread out over several timelines
6) Special Topics in Calamity Physics - like the Secret History it has a group of compelling young people involved in murder but also adds in a larger conspiracy
I would love to know what your favorite books are in the comments below.
April 22, 2023
Heroes, Inc. Giveaway, May 2023
Enter the Heroes, Inc. (Series Edition) book giveaway between May 1-May 31 for your chance to win one of a hundred Kindle books.
