I need to get better about reading more. I think once I clear out my moving boxes and have room for my office chair in my room I'll have more motivation to read compared to sitting on the floor which I've been doing for almost the past two months
I'm reading a book in the "12-sai" series, which also has manga and anime. I bought a lot of the series a couple of years ago when my Japanese level was lower. They're too easy for me now but I have so many of them I really want to read through all of them and then bring them to a second hand store A lot/most Japanese people just throw away their books when they're done but I could never
Reading manga/manhua is one of my favourite things to do so I'm catching up on a favourite of mine that I'm behind on. I've been reading Kingdom. Its about China in the Warring States period. Its definitely a historical fantasy but a lot of events are based on real-life events that happened.
The Eye of the World, 1st book in The Wheel of Time series. I'm on chapter 41 or 42, I think? It's near the end so I'm almost complete w/ the book. There are 14 books + a prequel in the whole series so the series is a bit of an undertaking! Really enjoying it so far.
In terms of proper books I’m reading “Kiyo’s Story” by Kiyo Sato. It’s an interesting memoir about a Japanese American family during the early 20th century.
As for comics I’ve started “Space Boy.” Unlike a lot of western comics the panel layout is actually pretty interesting.
Manga wise I’m reading “King Demon’s DeDeDeDe Destruction” and “Ad Astra: Lost In Space.” Let’s just say those series are enjoyable for very different reasons.
I started reading Bird Uncaged by Marlon Peterson on my own, I'm about 5 chapters in so far and I'm really enjoying it, I think it's a great read. I'm also reading Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds for school
The Terrorists, which is the last book in the Martin Beck series by Sjöwall/Wahlöö. I definitely like it so far, and definitely more enjoyable than The Cop Killer.
Just started reading this book called, On Christmas Avenue: A Christmas Romance by Ginny Baird.
It's a Hallmark romance novel, I'm a sucker for them (and the movies, don't judge me!).
For Manga (if that counts), I'm currently reading Something's wrong with us by Natsumi Ando.
Also that new Animal Crossing manga that was just release, can't wait for the next volume.
I'm currently in the middle of How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler. Despite the title, it's non-fiction, and it's very informative, and it has a good sense of humor.
Ohh another bott fan, awesome Been meaning to catch up on this but they never stocked past volume 4 properly where I live so I'm way behind the english paperbacks T_T sucks cause it's one of a few i buy these days.
The Pig Party by Leif GW Persson. I watched the movie adaption (The Man from Majorca) quite some times so I was also curious about the book. Very good so far.
Last night I finished reading Walden by Henry David Thoreau. It was a really good read and I'm glad I finally made it a priority. It's just the author's account of what it was like living mostly apart from society for two years, in a home that he built himself, growing his own food and living off the land.
In some places, he goes into detail about the expenses of certain things to get him started, and that part wasn't very interesting to me, other than noting the striking difference in costs in the 1800's. But there were many lengthy stories about nature itself. He goes into great detail about the qualities of Walden Pond and some of his encounters with the wildlife. I found those things immensely enjoyable.
In the end, he concludes that the best way to live is to be true to yourself and follow the rules of your own heart over those imposed by society. I think that's a great message to share and one that felt particularly impactful to me at this point in my life.