Must-Read Books for People with Short Attention Spans
Have you ever found yourself staring at the same page in a book for five minutes or dropping the book about 3 chapters in because of distractions or boredom? Well, you're not alone. This is a common problem most people deal with while sitting down to read. More often than not, the reason for being unfocused while reading is because the story is not fitting your personal tastes, not poor reading skills. Understanding which type of books actually intrigue you will allow your reading to feel less like a chore. Here are three books that are worth checking out if you're having trouble finding a good read to focus on!
1: "Long Way Down"
In "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, the main character Will's older brother has been murdered and he feels as though he knows what he is meant to do afterwards. In an elevator ride, he meets people whom he once knew and questions his ideas about revenge and family. This whole story revolves around the one minute elevator ride.
Instead of using big paragraphs and long lines of text in chapters, Jason Reynolds presents Will's story through short poetic verses, allowing the reader to quickly and efficiently keep track of events. This also allows for the story to move at a quick pace.
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2: "The Inheritance Games"
In the novel "The Inheritance Games" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the main character, Avery Grambs, is an average teenager who inherits the fortune of a billionare once named Tobias Hawthorne. She is forced to live in his mansion along with his four grandsons. As Avery ponders the reasoning for Hawthorne's choice, she encounters a chain of puzzles and riddles. From what was initially a simple inheritance, the story unfolds into a big mystery regarding the past of the Hawthorne family and Tobias' true intentions.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a famous author of mystery and thriller series for teens, using intriguing puzzles and surprising plot twists to capture the reader. She develops this story through many cliffhangers and a plot that intensifies over time as clues add on, making the book interesting consistently.
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3: "The Sun Is Also a Star"
"The Sun Is Also A Star" by Nicola Yoon is a story about how two teenagers from different worlds meet each other in New York City. Natasha is a girl who is a realist while Daniel is a romantic teen who believes in fate. When meeting Natasha, Daniel decids that he wants her to fall for him even while she denies love. What he doesn't know is that she faces deportation to Jamaica the same day.
Yoon is an author of teen contemporary romance novels and her unique way of narrating these stories has been what sets her apart. Throughout the story, she shifts between the perspectives of both main characters as well as other side characters. These fresh-changing viewpoints accompanied by short chapters make the story an engaging, yet in-depth read.
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Whether you enjoy solving mysteries, reading love stories, or analyzing short poems, there are plenty of options to explore in the world of literature. So don't be afraid to look into new genres until you find a book fitting for you. You may even find yourself liking something you would've never read before!
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