Summary
In this episode, Nicole discusses various topics related to reading and books. She starts by talking about how to avoid a book slump and shares her personal strategies, such as looking up spoilers or reading with a buddy. She then talks about how to determine if a book is a five-star read, highlighting the emotional reactions and connections she experiences while reading. Nicole also shares how reading helps her understand and empathize with different perspectives and how it has deepened her faith. Lastly, she recommends some beginner-friendly books in the fantasy and fiction genres.
Takeaways
To avoid a book slump, try strategies like looking up spoilers or reading with a buddy.
A five-star book is one that elicits strong emotional reactions and connections.
Reading helps to understand and empathize with different perspectives and can deepen one's faith.
Recommended beginner-friendly books in the fantasy genre: Dance of Thieves. Recommended beginner-friendly book in the fiction genre: Inheritance Games.
Summary
In this episode, Nicole discusses various topics related to reading and books. She starts by talking about how to avoid a book slump and shares her personal strategies, such as looking up spoilers or reading with a buddy. She then talks about how to determine if a book is a five-star read, highlighting the emotional reactions and connections she experiences while reading. Nicole also shares how reading helps her understand and empathize with different perspectives and how it has deepened her faith. Lastly, she recommends some beginner-friendly books in the fantasy and fiction genres.
Takeaways
To avoid a book slump, try strategies like looking up spoilers or reading with a buddy.
A five-star book is one that elicits strong emotional reactions and connections.
Reading helps to understand and empathize with different perspectives and can deepen one's faith.
Recommended beginner-friendly books in the fantasy genre: Dance of Thieves. Recommended beginner-friendly book in the fiction genre: Inheritance Games.