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Geetanjali Sharma, works at Ministry of Magic
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Answered Mar 13, 2017
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How can I get interested in reading books?
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Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
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Answered Feb 27, 2017

Pat yourself on the back for asking this question.

I have often met people who complain about how reading is just boring and they
just can't seem to take time out for it. Well, if you ask me, my End Semester
Exams are approaching and I am in an endless battle of procrastination and more
procrastination. Yesterday, I was supposed to finish 2 Units but what did I do? I
finished a 400 page novel. Don't ask me how. Anyway, you see, reading is so
captivating that it makes you want to forget your crucial tasks and devote time to
it. This isn't necessarily good.

However, I will tell you one thing, I wasn't a reader myself and to be honest, as
lame as it sounds, I started reading Enid Blyton & Roald Dahl. This sparked my
affection towards paperbacks & hardbacks. There was something so enthralling
about living in another individual’s world and live in their adventure. You also
learn so many things! For example, vocabulary and the subtle art of exaggeration.
So, if you want to get interested in reading, read a relatively small and easy book
about your interest. For instance, I would highly recommend books like Night by
Elie Wiesel or Man’s Search For Meaning by Dr Viktor Frankl if you like Wars.
They are compact & not difficult to read. If you like Mysteries, Agatha Christie is a
wonderful writer to start with. I have read countless books by her. I am not telling
you to start with a book like War and Peace or The Fountainhead.

Take your time with it. No rushing. Be patient with it. You can't expect a suitcase
full of thrill and an enthralling plot from the first chapter itself. A plot takes time
to build. If you don't enjoy the book, keep it aside and read something else. Life is
too short for reading books you don't enjoy.

Also, one more thing that works for me. When you buy books, you are essentially
spending a lot of money since books aren't cheap. So, you have 4 options:-

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Leave it in some forgotten nook and corner of your house and let it get
dusty and mouldy.

Gift it to somebody because you want nothing to do with it.

Or, which works for me, feel guilty of spending your hard earned (in my
case, hard given) money. Let the guilt do it’s effects and voila! You might
just actually read a book.

Again, skipping the book and watching the movie instead.

For choosing the right book which is very vital,

Ask people for suggestions. Ask your 6th grade English Teacher perhaps.

Search online. I usually check goodreads!

Remember that no book is too “below par in terms of intellect” for you.
An innocuous looking Children’s book with illustrations might just teach
you a lesson for a lifetime. It might throw you back into your childhood.
It’s about perspective.

Finally, if you got past Buying a book & not discarding it, here is the fun part. This
is what I do when I want to enjoy reading:-

Switch off your internet. This is the biggest distraction.

Listen to music if you want to but not something filled with

‘Dhuchuchuk Dhuchuchuk’ & ‘Yo Yo’ & other inappropriate things which
I wouldn't like mentioning. You can listen to peaceful music. There is
this app which plays really luxuriate sounds like that on the ocean or
falling raindrops. That helps me.

Tell everybody to not disrupt you.

Also, remember one thing, if you have thoughts regarding abandoning

the book and watching the movie instead well, think of it like this, when
you watch a movie, you are watching it from somebody else’s
perspective. But, when you read a book, you are understanding it from
your own perspective. For instance, I had a completely different image of
Dumbledore. It wasn't Michael Gambon.

Give the book a chance to blossom. Trust me, they aren't boring.

After you read a book, discuss it with somebody. I don't know, maybe
write a review.

And if you got through all these 3 steps, reward yourself by buying another book
and perpetuating the cycle. Good Luck!
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Is it okay for a 15-year-old to read a Harry Potter book?

Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
Answered Feb 26, 2017

I immersed my nose in Philosopher’s Stone when I was 13. Finished it at 14. Re-
read it at 15 & 16. Am I capable enough of answering this for you? The thing about
the Harry Potter series is that it i... (more)

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What are the drawbacks of reading a lot of books?

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Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
Updated Feb 27, 2017

If by books you mean print books, I have a bag full of

drawbacks!
1. You get papercuts all the time. Sometimes
when you are too engrossed in a book and just
voraciously turn pages to unravel the story,...
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Can cake be healthy?

Geetanjali Sharma, I know a thing or two about Baking
Answered Feb 21, 2017
With the amount of sugar and fats that go into a cake, I
am not sure that it can be healthy. But, you can make
several changes in your recipe which can make your
cake slightly less unhealthier. For ... (more)

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What are the disadvantages of studying at St. Xavier's College

in mumbai?
Geetanjali Sharma, studied at St. Xavier's College Mumbai
Answered Feb 21, 2017 · Upvoted by Yash Nilawar, B.A Economics & Commerce, St.
Xavier's College Mumbai (2019)

Nobody can explain this better than a victim of the Xavier’s regime, me! I can
come up with over a thousand disadvantages of studying at the celebrated St.
Xavier’s but I won't. I might just get in... (more)

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What are some books you have read more than, say, 10 times?
Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
Answered Feb 18, 2017

I actually started reading when I was young and liked to

read books which made my stomach feel like a butterfly
breeding ground- Giddy & Happy. You can't blame me, I
was a hormonal child. So, the b... (more)

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What will I miss if I don't read books and novels in my lifetime?

Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
Answered Feb 17, 2017

There was a time when Books & Novels were one of the only source of immense
pleasure for the human race. Libraries used to have a throng of angry readers and
there was an actual battle to get hold ... (more)

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What are the "Burger-ish" foods in your culture or country? I

suspect every culture has their own burger/sandwich-like food:
hearty, inexpensive, easy to prepare, consistent with meat in
between flour/rice/corn-based bread thing.
Geetanjali Sharma, Country Outlines champion
Updated Feb 27, 2017

There is something known as ‘Paratha’ which is enjoyed

by more than 1 Billion people in the world for Breakfast.

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It is essentially a flatbread stuffed with different fillings
like- Spiced Up Potatoe... (more)

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Why do people hate vegetarians/vegans so much?

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Geetanjali Sharma, Enjoying my greens since 97
Updated Mar 1, 2017
I am a vegetarian by choice. My religion and my family did not tyrannize me to
prefer grass over grass eaters (Just Kidding).I am a Vegetarian because I care
about Animals. Yes. It’s lame. I saw a ... (more)

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What was the best pizza you've ever eaten?

Geetanjali Sharma, works at Ministry of Magic
Answered Feb 13, 2017
I was visiting Chicago last summer. Chicago is not just
the Windy City, it is also the city with the best pizza in
the world- THE CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA. Words
cannot remotely describe or appreciat... (more)

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When do people find time to read books?

Geetanjali Sharma, The girl who reads.
Answered Feb 12, 2017

There is something very essential about reading- -dedication & picking a good
book. If you have either of them, you can conquer any book in this whole wide
world! You don't have to find time to read... (more)

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Is the obsession of Indian women towards buying gold bad for

our economy?
Geetanjali Sharma, Economics is my favorite
Answered Feb 11, 2017

First of all, your assumption that only women are

“obsessed” with buying gold is wrong. It works both
ways. Ever heard of Bappi Lahiri? (Source- The UnReal
Times) Last time I checked, Bappi Lahiri wa... (more)

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Why did every country have its own currency?

Geetanjali Sharma, Economics is my favorite
Updated Mar 13, 2017
We live in a globalised world now where trade between different countries has
been on a rise. It is an imperative feature of this century. So what would happen if
all the countries in the world woul... (more)
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What are the most difficult aspects of baking a cake?

Geetanjali Sharma, I know a thing or two about Baking
Answered Feb 11, 2017

I’ll tell you what I find very difficult:-

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Measuring Ingredients.

I don't understand why it is particularly hard but baking

is as much of an art as it is science. You need to measure
out your ingredi... (more)
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