After months without so much as looking at a book, it can be difficult to face the thoughts of cracking open a 300 page plus book. It can honestly seem like a bit of a chore! It’s tough to know which books are going to reignite that love of reading and which are going to make you want to try all of your books in a bin. Not to worry as one of the most asked questions we get in the shop is which books will help get you back into reading. It can be a different book for everyone but here is a quick guide to books that will rediscover some literary love!

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

It’s always a safe bet to choose a best seller because they are just that for a reason. They are read and loved by people far and wide because they are a generally enjoyed book. This book by Delia Owens has spent its fair share of weeks on the bestseller list, so it’s sure to be an enjoyable read! 

Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.

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To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee 

Much like bestsellers, classics are classics for a reason. They have stood the test of time and are still enjoyed generations later. To Kill A Mockingbird is a relatively short novel with language to suit any classic newbies. 

Lawyer Atticus Finch gives this advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee’s classic novel – a black man charged with the rape of a white girl.

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Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession

It’s always a great idea to try a short book for your first one back!

Leonard and Hungry Paul is the story of two friends who ordinarily would remain uncelebrated. It finds a value and specialness in them that is not immediately apparent and prompts the idea that maybe we could learn from the people that we overlook in life. Leonard and Hungry Paul change the world differently to the rest of us: we try and change it by effort and force; they change it by discovering the small things they can do well and offering them to others.

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The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent

Another great way to get back into reading is trying books that are light hearted and humorous, so you enjoy what you are reading. Try this new release from Lizzy Dent. 

If you’re looking to replace that Fleabag sized hole in your life, look no further: you’ll laugh at her, you’ll cringe with her but ultimately you’ll fall in love with Birdy Finch.

Shop The Summer Job here. 

Winging It: Twenty-one extraordinary interviews from The Tommy Tiernan Show

You could also try reading a biography. They always have some great stories and are easier to read as they are based on real life events. This one by Tommy Tiernan, based on interviews on his chat show, is not too long and has some equally amazing and hilarious stories. 

Shop Winging It here. 

Find all of these amazing books and more at Midland Books and rediscover your love for reading today! 

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