New book reader here

[Anonymous]

I am a new reader and am looking for recommendations within fiction or non-fiction. My criteria is that the book should have a happy ending. Biographies are also fine.

I finished reading Queen Charlotte which is based on the Netflix series and loved it.

Also any tips for fast reading and better comprehending are appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Get yourself a library card and take out 5-10 books and see what you like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get yourself a library card and take out 5-10 books and see what you like.

Good suggestion. And you don't have to finish any that you don't and on your visit you can try more. Also, if you hear about a book you might like, look in your library's catalog as you might need to reserve it if it's very popular. Then you have something to look forward to.

[Anonymous]

Library idea is great. Also get the Libby to check out ebooks. Since you liked Queen Charlotte, you might enjoy Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and KJ Charles (all regency romance writers). But try other genres too to see what makes happiest!

[Anonymous]

You may like the Outlander series.

Also, if you want to work on reading comprehension/speed (as you mention), you could start with YA (young adult) books. Many of these books are also made into popular shows and movies, if you like watching the screen adaptation first/after.

[Anonymous]

You might want to consider reading some of the kids classics. Can't promise they will all have a happy ending. But, as a new reader, you may find that you will catch more if you have read some of these types of books. You might look at the Newberry Winners. If you really want to guarantee a happy ending, I would stick with chick lit (or whatever that genre is called now).

[Anonymous]

House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Kline

[Anonymous]

Emily Henry books

[Anonymous]

A kindle has been worth every penny for me. I save a ton of money using Libby for ebooks (when realistically i would not get hard copy books from the library), it is so convenient to read anywhere, and it syncs with the app on my phone so I find myself going to my book instead of to surf social media when I have 10-15 minutes of waiting time.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Great suggestions... Thank you!

[Anonymous]

You basically want the romance genre overall, where HEA is required. There are tons of sub-genres and overlap - historical and contemporary being the first, big divisions, but with overlap with genres like fantasy and mystery.

You’ll learn what tropes you enjoy pretty quickly - class division, friends-to-lovers, retelling, etc.

Romance is the largest part of the market, so you’ll have lots of options. Start exploring…you’ll find your niche!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get yourself a library card and take out 5-10 books and see what you like.

Good suggestion. And you don't have to finish any that you don't and on your visit you can try more. Also, if you hear about a book you might like, look in your library's catalog as you might need to reserve it if it's very popular. Then you have something to look forward to.

We have a fun DNF (did not finish) thread on here, and it's actually very helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You basically want the romance genre overall, where HEA is required. There are tons of sub-genres and overlap - historical and contemporary being the first, big divisions, but with overlap with genres like fantasy and mystery.

You’ll learn what tropes you enjoy pretty quickly - class division, friends-to-lovers, retelling, etc.

Romance is the largest part of the market, so you’ll have lots of options. Start exploring…you’ll find your niche!

Any book recommendation in that category?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You basically want the romance genre overall, where HEA is required. There are tons of sub-genres and overlap - historical and contemporary being the first, big divisions, but with overlap with genres like fantasy and mystery.

You’ll learn what tropes you enjoy pretty quickly - class division, friends-to-lovers, retelling, etc.

Romance is the largest part of the market, so you’ll have lots of options. Start exploring…you’ll find your niche!

What is HEA?

[Anonymous]

My suggestion is to see if you like books by Debbie Macomber.
She writes romance novels. They are all rated G to PG. Everyone lives happily ever after by the end of every book.
She has written more than 80 books.

My favorite of all her books is the series of four books all set in North Dakota. (All four of the books have Dakota in the title.)