About this deal
Published in 1983, this Discworld novel is an obvious starting point, given that it is literally the Discworld’s starting point. But there are both pros and cons to starting here. This means that, while a lot of his comedy is creative, goofy, and charmingly innocent, much of it is specifically political wit and satire. Being able to concentrate and focus for long periods is essential to our success and wellbeing. Cal Newport, the author of Deep Work, writes : Beyond how imaginative and welcoming the Discworld is, it’s also a place of humour, clever political wit, and real-world social allegories. Below you’ll find easy to read books from the following genres or types of books: contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, light or humorous fiction, mysteries and thrillers, dystopias, alternate realities, classics, and nonfiction and memoirs.
In Notes From a Small Island, Bill Bryson shares a hilarious commentary of his jaunt through the United Kingdom – from the center of government at Downing Street, London, to the Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. 35. Vagabonding by Rolf Potts The Catcher in the Rye is the classic coming-of-age story. It follows sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield’s adolescent journey of angst and alienation as he leaves his prep school and moves to New York City. 11. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte For example, experiencing the world through the eyes of Harry Potter or Jane Eyre can help us learn to see the world from the perspectives of our families, friends, and coworkers. Losing yourself in a book is the ultimate relaxation," said Dr. David Lewis, the cognitive neuropsychologist who conducted the study.
Connect
You can see where we are going with this. You can agree that we even tend to get lazy and don’t even put an effort to remember things. Simply put a reminder on the phone, and that’s it!
There are millions of incredible books out there, and there's a perfect reading genre for everyone – from fantasy novels and classical literature to self-help guides and business books. When you read a non-fiction book, you also consume an enormous amount of information on the subject you're reading about.Rincewind’s first novel is also the very first Discworld novel: The Colour of Magic (and its direct sequel, The Light Fantastic). Reading an enthralling historical fiction is a brilliant way to start a reading habit. Especially a book like The Personal Librarianwhich took you on a wonderful journey of a woman’s life in New York City society in the early 1900s . Why is reading important? As the 17th century English writer Joseph Addison once wrote , "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." The biggest pro is that you’re discovering the Discworld along with Pratchett. Since this is where it all began, you’re seeing him explore his own world through Rincewind’s eyes.