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Books that distract us

Books that distract us

Hi everyone,

Recently I have noticed the types of books I typically like to read are impacting my sleep and my state of mind. I really like biographies or books about psychology /neuroscience/ behaviour. While I really find these interesting, I'm finding them to be too heavy to read, particularly at bed time.

I'm not usually into non-fiction and most seem to be intense too, so I set out to find a book where I could use my imgination to distract myself and have an interesting storyline, without being too heavy.

I decided to try Harry Potter books. OH MY GOODNESS - I'M IN LOVE! Not only have I not been able to put them down, but you feel like you're in another world.

I have seen the movies before, and they were okay, but I never thought I would actually enjoy the books!

I'd love to hear of other suggestions, if anyone has found something worth sharing!?

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if they can provide tips like those gardening or cooking magazines!, that is what i like @NikNik

Wish i could read a book.-- me toooo @BlueBay

Hello @Former-Member, @Snowie, @Bubbles3

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Hi all. Jumping over to this thread as I went through it after spending some time around books this afternoon on a trip out.

I'm a huge fan of young adult books. One of my favourite series is The Hunger Games which all three are right up there with the most unputdownable books I've ever read. I also loved HP (anyone else taken the sorting hat quiz to find out what house they're in?!).

A Wrinkle in Time has just made it's way into our house as one of mine asked to read it before seeing the movie. Hoping it will provide a good escape/distraction. The movie looks awesome! ☺

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@CheerBear Love hunger games and hp books too 😁

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Just finished reading David Roland's How I Rescued My Brain - the author is a psychologist and it's a memoir of how he recovered from a stroke and trauma. Does anyone have any inspiring biographies they've found on the road to recovery?

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Hello @Gwynn

how are you today

have not read any biographies for a while , but like to read that book , wonder if the library will have it

@Snowie, @CheerBear , @BlueBay , @Appleblossom ,

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thank you @Gwynn

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