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What are some good, 'easy reads'? (self.literature)

submitted 1 year ago by wildeaboutoskar to c/literature

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What do you read when you're struggling to read what you usually read?

Or to put it another way, what's your junk food/comfort read?

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[–] marketsnodsbury@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Ooo.. love this question! My go-to is P.G. Wodehouse— there are a multitude of short stories and novels to choose from, each incredibly lighthearted, fast-paced, and super funny (and the character names! How can you not chuckle at the name Gussie Fink-Nottle?!) I find these stories easy to pick up and read in short sessions, and perfect for getting back into the reading habit. My personal favorites are the Jeeves stories and The Drones Club.

Plus, if you’re one who uses an e-reader, Wodehouse’s works were recently added to the public domain, so free downloads are available loads of places. Easy to give it a try!