Reading Outside your Genre Circle – susan violante
Only when I had nothing to read, and could not find the usual, would I venture out of my comfort zone. Many times, I would not get to the end of the book, but sometimes, I would not only finish but would like it! Little by little, I began craving the unknown and even found myself finishing the books I didn’t like. So, why should were add something outside our circle?
Before I became a book reviewer, I would only read a couple of specific genres, and most likely from the same authors. Only when I had nothing to read, and could not find the usual, would I venture out of my comfort zone. Many times, I would not get to the end of the book, but sometimes, I would not only finish but would like it! Little by little, I began craving the unknown and even found myself finishing the books I didn’t like. So, why should were add something outside our circle?
It Expands Your Bubble
Most of us travel the world and life contained in a bubble. But by doing so we are missing out on other amazing experiences. By reading books that you wouldn’t usually favor, you are expanding your knowledge as you discover news styles, new genres, and new points of view. This expansion will contribute to how you see yourself as you get to know yourself better…all within the comforts of your couch!
Well-Read Means Better Company
By increasing diversity in your reading choices, you are gaining vocabulary, topics, and knowledge of other worlds which will make for some interesting conversations!
No Pain, No Gain
Sometimes, making the effort to explore new stories, new genres, or new authors can be painful as we navigate them battling our own pre-conceptions, which limits ourselves. But without going through the pain we can’t free our thoughts and imagination to grow our vision. When we do go through the pain, the satisfaction of getting through and learning a thing or two, even if still didn’t like the book, is worth it. In the end, the diversity of books is infinite. So why should we limit our growth and live in one dimension, when we can travel through different worlds safely from home! To find some awesome books outside your preferred genre, our reviewers have some amazing feedback at Reader Views and at Reader Views Kids.
First Published November 2020