Read-More Tips

A follower asked me this: May I ask...where in the world do you get the time to read all of this?

1. Make reading a priority.

I’m not saying that you should put down everything else for reading, although that can actually be quite tempting *wicked laugh*, but I mean make a certain time during your day for just reading, make it a habit and don't even let any other task take that reading time of yours, even if it’s just for half an hour a day. I usually do that before bed, even if I read the whole day long. Just half an hour everyday. It’s gonna make a difference.

2.   If you're a slow reader, like myself, embrace it.

It used to annoy me that I take so much time reading one book when I can read two and I did many things trying to hurry myself up, but then I realized that when I read slowly I absorb better and, since I’m reading for pleasure, this is the essence. So if you can't read more, read well.

3.  ALWAYS keep a book with you. 

Whether you’re in a doctor’s waiting room or simply waiting for your friends to hang out, make that time for reading. Trust me, nothing else can make time passes.

4.   Don’t stress yourself with reading. 

When you have this huge reading list or this massive reading challenge, at certain time, it can become a source of stress in your life and when this happens, you’ll lose the pleasure of reading and you’ll read slower and less. Don't forget that you're reading for pleasure so my advice to you is to set smaller goals and when you achieve them, set higher/larger goals.

5.  Don’t be scared to put a book down. 

If you’re not enjoying a book, JUST PUT IT DOWN. I always struggle to do that because I always think it's unfair to judge a book without finishing it and then the book may die or something, but sometimes the time is just not right for that book to be read. Sometimes, when I insist on reading a book gives me an “off” feeling towards reading and, of course, makes me slower. It takes a lot of courage, but if I could do it, then you can.

The Time Machine; H.G. Wells

 Do you like fantasy and science fiction? Do you fancy time traveling and moving through worlds?
 Then The Time Machine is your next book. 

The Times Machine was published in 1895, written by the English writer H.G.Wells or Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946). [A Virgo]

The term 'Time Machine' was first used by Wells but the concept of time travelling was introduced way before that. Wells himself used this same concept in his short story The Chronic Argonauts- check it on Goodreads or get the book- which was written before "The Time Machine" in 1888. 

This novella reflects Wells own political and social reviews. If you read the book and has a little bit of historical background about this era, you'll find that the future he imagined would be very logical and very pron to happen. 

The concept of time traveling was adapted in many other books, series and movies but very few stuck to the storyline of Well's book.. Some of them were really popular as the concept itself is very flexible to work with and each work is unique in its own use of the concept like the very famous trilogy 'Back to the future I, II and III' that started in 1985 and won plenty of awards. There is also the English TV series "Doctor Who?" that started in 2005 and still broadcasting - Check IMDB or get the DVD but non of them followed the storyline of Wells' novel.

However, some adaptions tried to follow Wells' storyline. The most recent of these adaptions was in 2002 and got nominated to 1 Oscar and won a World sound track award- check IMDB or get the DVD. Another adaption was in 1960 and that one did get an academy award for best special effects and was nominated for a Hugo Award- check IMDB or get the DVD.

You can click the photos to check them on Goodreads. Also, you can check for more information about the book here or you can get the book from here. If you're interested in reading other Wells' work you can check this and find whatever deal works for you.

If you have more information or a book recommendation please leave a comment or message me.......May you all have a fascinating read!

Meet your next book

I have been thinking about this project for a while now because I have noticed that sometimes I get affected by others reviews and/or ratings although I may like/dislike the books afterwards. Also, when I like a book, I usually like to google a little bit about it and its history so I thought that this project would be perfect to introduce books to readers.

This project doesn’t seek any reviews or any ratings. It will just tell you a little bit about the book itself and the author. I’ll list the history of the book, where to find it, movies or games based on it, with links, or anything available I can find. You’ll be the only judge for your book.

• If you’re a ‘dedicated' fanblog of any book please message me and I'll list your blog in your fanned-book post.

• If I forget to add anything you know about the book feel free to hit me with it in a message.

I’ll link a post about a new book every week or whenever I have time WITHIN the week. If you have any book recommendations send them and I’ll list them in my “to-do- posts”.

Thank you guys for making this works.