Reading has always been and remains one of the most beloved activities for many people. At the same time, it is always a pity when a book does not meet our expectations, and we either close it without reading it to the end, or "overcome" it by force. How to choose an interesting book so that reading it justifies the time and money spent, brings benefits and pleasure?
Instructions
Step 1
Find friends with the same interests - the same fans of reading, whose tastes coincide with yours, and whose opinion you will trust. Exchange advice, recommendations with them. Until now, this particular method remains one of the most effective in choosing a good book. Visit forums, groups on social networks - communicate with like-minded people online.
Step 2
If you liked a book by this or that author, pay attention to the rest of his work. This is also a very sure way to find a piece to your liking.
Step 3
If the book is not fiction, and you are reading it to gain professional knowledge or personal development, here, too, you should first of all pay attention to the author. Find out who this person is and how competent he is in the area he is writing about. For example, if a book on how to build a successful business is written by someone with no practical experience in this area, is it worth the time? In each area there are leading experts with rich practical experience - they can usually be counted on one hand.
Step 4
Sometimes in books, especially in scientific ones, there are references to other sources. This is also a kind of advice on how to delve into a particular topic, if you are interested in it.
Step 5
If you are fond of classic fiction, visit the university's philology department website and find the undergraduate reading list. This is a selected world classics.
Step 6
Finally, a good way to know if you like a particular book is to pick it up at the store and read the beginning. If the book starts out boring and trite, put it back. In many online stores, a certain number of book pages are available for free review - this is quite enough to understand whether it is worth reading further.
