If your 2020 agenda is to come out of this Orwellian experience without excessive weight gain and good health, we hear you. If you would like to be stimulated with lifelong benefits for you and your family, read further. In fact, reading is this narrative’s hero. Books have been more valued than ever and not just because you get to mentally escape to places and periods during this travel-deprived moment, stories also take you to a time prior to bulk supplies of sani-cloths and customary interrogations on whether you’ve left the state.
Reading can stimulate long days at home with a more positive end game than constant eating and screen time.
Back to school mandates are being established for a fall return, stressing that this pandemic is not simply a spring to summer occurrence. Households have been creative on how to create an entertaining atmosphere when the world is turning into a Sci-Fi series. We’ve placed an emphasis on cooking, outdoor activity and positive online engagement. On top of the pandemic we’ve experienced a challenging storm season where power outages have been a regular occurrence. 2020 armageddon?
The catalyst to a mentally stimulating 2020 is reading. When local libraries began curbside pickup hats were thrown in the air with bursts of yahoos. Sure, you may not be able to browse books, but resources are available that are simple to use and can satisfy your reading list in new ways, which will help you secure the right titles at your library or next book splurge.
Ways to Research Books Online
Amazon is like having a personal librarian on hand, curating selections based on your favorite title selections. For example, if you are a fan of Graeme Simsion’s Rosie series, scroll down and you will be offered similar, popular selections.
Visit Barnes & Noble’s monthly picks section for what’s currently peaking on the sales list, which is a great way to discover new authors.
Follow authors you like and learn of their selections. Search and follow #bookstagram to connect with like-minded book lovers to gather their picks.
Local Library
We may be remiss for the days of checking out your own books but the great news is many local libraries are still in service. They will happily connect with you via email or social distanced drop offs, and most offer cardholder services like Hoopla Digital, where you can take out digital copies of everything from movies to music.
