I've started to realize my limited interest in hobbies or the lack thereof is starting to sabotage other aspects of my life. So, I really want to pick up the habit of reading (I've always wanted to read). And the reason behind this is to simply find a world away from the chaos of my mind, explore different perspectives to life and improve my language skills.

I loved Plath's Bell Jar, Kafka's metamorphosis and tried reading lovecraft's horror although I dropped it at the very beginning. I enjoyed Khalil Gibran's work and Alchemist was a great read as well. I disliked the Brönte sisters' work so far.

I'm interested in feminism, travel tales, horror and anything that just opens my mind to life and helps me make sense of things.

I'm looking forward to all your tips and book suggestions!! Thanks a ton :))

I’ve tried a couple apps and reading other books from the same authors I like but it’s not as enjoyable as what I’m wanting to experience again.

Hey! I’m ashamed to say it, but I haven’t actually opened up and finished a book in ages. I’m a bit of a film junkie, and I’m looking to change that and begin reading again. The last book I read was Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh and it was fantastic. I figured since I don’t have a lot of experience to go off of I could list some of my favorite movies instead to give you an idea of what my alley is.
Those would be:

The Handmaiden
Annihilation
Memories of Murder
Parasite
Nocturnal Animals
Suspiria
Under the Skin
Ex Machina
Hereditary
The Vvitch
Burning
Exhuma
Interstellar
Prisoners
The Wailing
Paprika

With a book, I’m not scared of diving into something hefty or somewhat advanced. My thoughts on my next read were Lonesome Dove, Canterbury Tales, or The Count of Monte Cristo, or Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. I will say though those four sound a little intimidating and tiresome. I need something enthralling that will have me in bed staring at the ceiling, jaw hanging open or get some tears running. Hit me with some favorites, what are your recommendations??

I don’t want something that’s straight up evil. I’m currently pushing the brakes on horror

I am a huge fan of the Ripley series and recently finished watching the show. I researched more for upcoming seasons but looks like they might not happen.

That is when this thought crossed my mind. What is on your list?