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32 Reader-Recommended Books to Inspire Nonreaders
A book is a gift that keeps on giving, especially when it inspires a non-bookworm to read more. To help spread more literary joy this holiday season, we asked avid readers on Twitter and Facebook for titles that could whet the appetites of those who aren't devouring books on the daily (for now).
In addition to rounding up the most highly recommended titles from A to Z, we listed some sage advice from these avid readers as well. Nonreaders have their own tastes and inclinations, and you can use the following tips to help narrow down your choices:
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In addition to rounding up the most highly recommended titles from A to Z, we listed some sage advice from these avid readers as well. Nonreaders have their own tastes and inclinations, and you can use the following tips to help narrow down your choices:
- "I try to find a book that would fit the person," says Adrienne. "What interests them the most? It's really important to encourage reading, as there are way too many people who view it as too boring or time-consuming."
- "Ask them what they watch on TV," says Kimberly. "There’s a good chance it's based on a book series. Then buy them the first book in the series, which has characters they’re already invested in. Then buy them a book from a similar genre by a different author and keep going."
- "Someone that is not in the habit of reading yet might find it easier to start with an audiobook," says Panos. "Understand what their interests are (perhaps through their favorite movie genre) and find a similar audiobook title."
- "I think the subject just has to be something that speaks to them personally and they'll be hooked," says Mishka.
What books would you recommend to hook nonreaders? Let us know in the comments.
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From sand and ash, the glass castle, Angela's ashes. But it depends on the person really.
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I'd recommend Harry Potter series to a young non-reader, and for the adults:-the Kite Runner
-Beneath a Scarlet Sky
-Inferno
-the orphan train
The Fault in Our Stars. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
And Then There Were None.
There's no such thing as a definitive list of books to encourage non-readers to read. I'm an avid reader and I'm not in the least bit interested in the vast majority of what's on this list that I've not already read (2 of them I've read, 6 are on my TBR). Also, the majority of books on this list are far too long for someone who doesn't normally read as a pastime.The key to getting someone who's a reluctant reader to pick up a book is to offer them something that they will be interested in personally, and something that doesn't look like it would take a year to struggle through.
It may even be offering a book in digital version rather than the physical book itself as that will probably seem far less intimidating. Or perhaps an adult comic. Or for some, an audio version as many people don't consider listening to a book reading, and that is not necessarily a negative opinion. After all, if it helps some people 'read' who would not otherwise do so, that's only a good thing.
Sophie's World this is the book i have re read the mostThe Eyre Affair and anything else written bu him
Anatomy of a Scandal
In The Shadow of 10,000 Hills
For non fiction
And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic
OR
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
to be fair i wouldn't give harry potter house room
Also, asking readers to recommend what non-readers would like is an oxymoron!
The Art Forger. It is a mystery, art appreciation, intrigue and craft.
How to Walk Away by Katherine Center and The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah.
I also recommend to younger non-(yet)-readers to start with a book that has been turned into a graphic novel. Lately, there have been many of the classics and even some modern series that have been turned into graphic novels. It gets people invested in the story, but somehow helps reading seem less time consuming and a bit more entertaining, (I suppose, even though I think reading is entertaining on its own).
The Morganville vampire series, could not put it down it was so good
Really? I read shadow of the wind and just did not like it. I did manage to finish it but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. The art of racing in the rain was really good though! Would recommend that one!
I’d recommend the Percy Jackson series, it reignited my teenage son’s love of reading. I had to take it away from him to make sure that he ate!
The art of racing in the rain. Excellent book with a powerful story.
I would recomend Looking for Alaska by John Green
The name of the rose, anything by Jack Vance or Dorothy Dunnett
I loved a message in a bottle by Nicholas Sparks
Kurt Vonnegut is good for people who don’t like wordy novels. & he’s clever. & there are pictures!
Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews. A surprising, twisted book you cannot put down.
I usually ask what they like to watch on tv then try to get something similar to thier interest
A Man called Ove was so good. I’m only 15 so it’s not really something a girl my age would read but it was so simple and relatable.
I highly recommend The Art of Racing in the Rain. Kids, adults, non readers, avid readers... all will like it, great book!
I would recommend Lord of the rings, Mornings in Jenin, the art of racing in the rain, the book thief, the hobbit, the kite runner, a man called Ove, the nightingale, the thirteenth tale and the boy in the stripped pyjamas.
I would recommend :Harry Potter series and The Book Thief
Life of Pi, Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Where the Crawdads Sings.
I would recommend The Eyes of the Dragon, Daughter of the Pirate King, The Kiss Quotient, A Monster Calls , and more. The Girl With All the Gifts, Ready Player One, The Devouring which is the first of the devouring trilogy, and more. If anyone needs a book recommendation from me, let me know. I've read some pretty good books.
Books I would recommend:The Heart's Invisible Furies
Where the Crawdad's Sing
Beartown
Us Against You
Daisy Jones and the Six
