Guide to Finding a New Obsession

I love reading – this we know is true.

But what do I do when I fully run out of books to read?

Now… we all know that I never “run out” of books to read, because there are about 15 on my shelf that I have bought and never finished. Every true reader knows this shameful habit. But we are who we are!

So, the age old question(s):

1. What do I do when…

2. I have read all of my favorite authors books?

3. I am burnt out on what’s on my shelf?

4. I need a new obsession?

I typically fall in love with the way a certain author writes. I am more likely to find a new author than to find a new book.

Some of my favorite authors include

1. Dan Brown

2. Rick Riordan

3. Nicholas Sparks

4. Jodi Picoult

This is my guide to finding a new author/obsession

1. Pick a genre.

2. What are you in the mood for? Mystery, love, murder, detective, intensity, romance?

3. Pick a length.

4. Are you a reader that is up for 400+ pages? Do you prefer 200 pages or less?

5. Length is important because some authors write lots of LONG books.

6. **hint** if you don’t like to read anything over 300 pages, but you’re interested in mystery or murder it is best to stay away from Stephen King! Unless you’re up for a challenge!

7. Research popular authors in this genre.

8. Say you’re interested in a mystery novel – a simple google search will tell you some popular authors. For example: Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Edgar Allen Poe.

9. Pick a novel or author.

10. Your research should help you narrow down some finalists for your new obsession.

11. Read, and fall in love.