Must Read Fiction Novels Novels & Stories

I wonder how long I can survive in this world without turning to ash. I spent most of the day in my room. Pretending to read, trying to trick my brain into believing words on a page can hush the chaos inside me. I scroll through bookstagram, click add to cart, order five more novels I’ll never finish. Let’s be honest, none of us buy books to read them all. We buy them for the hope they carry. For the illusion that we’re better, smarter and more in control that we actually are. I tell myself distraction is healing. But even lies feel tired in my mouth now.

I nodded my head. “Omg! I love the book so much. It’s so unique and out of the world. Have you read this before?”. She continued with her excitement. “Nope! It’s my sixth time reading but I can’t get enough of it.” I responded now that I am more free with her. The truth is if you want to bring me out of my shell, use novels as your bait. My friends back in Australia used to tell me that I can be kidnapped by being lured by novels. I laughed at what they said although it’s very much possible.

“You should stop reading fiction books. They are just fiction. They don’t teach you anything worthwhile.” Iva smiled at him because she knew that he was upset due to her book-reading habit as she wouldn’t let him get close until she finished the book. “Non fiction does inform the mind, but fiction infiltrates it. One gives you the maps of the world, while the other lets you wander through many worlds from your home. You should try reading some fiction as it sparks original thinking, Dear.” “Pfft, original thinking? How?” Gareth turned his head and stared at her. “Give me one good example?”