I am amazed at how much, in my 20s, I read what I was supposed to be reading. Now, it's pure joy I'm after, and I know what genres satisfyin the most. Also, I am rejecting male authors, not out of any philosophy or consciousness, but because I am just not drawn in by the voice. That feels about right for me right now. Except for "James." That one is seared into me.
I am amazed at how much, in my 20s, I read what I was supposed to be reading. Now, it's pure joy I'm after, and I know what genres satisfyin the most. Also, I am rejecting male authors, not out of any philosophy or consciousness, but because I am just not drawn in by the voice. That feels about right for me right now. Except for "James." That one is seared into me.
I think I might read more "shoulds" now-- but MY should, not someone else's. It still has to be a book or story that interests me.