There's a Book for Everyone

Hi guys, 

  It's Friday! I hope everyone had a great week and is ready for the weekend. I will be spending my weekend trying to stay warm and reading while curled up on the couch. Does anyone else plan to read this weekend? To get everyone's weekend off to a good start I'm going to write about something that makes me extremely happy. 

  

  As a reader I have to say there is nothing better than sharing a good book with someone. When I spend a lot of time with someone I begin to think about what books they would enjoy. In recent years I've become very good at this. Just two days ago I gave my best friend her Christmas/Birthday present, which was a book. We've been friends since the second grade and I just knew she would love the book. This is after years of being friends, I certainly haven't always chosen the perfect book for her. 

  Now it's not always that easy but I look a lot of different aspects of a person's personality. Here are some of the basics I use to determine what books a person would enjoy reading:

 -Age

 -Grade (if applicable)

 -Favorite subject in school (if applicable)

 -Favorite movies/TV shows

 -Clothing style

 -Hobbies/Interests 

 -Life anecdotes

   I always feel so fulfilled when someone reads a book I've recommended because I know that even if they didn't enjoy it, they still had the experience of reading it. Some people, however, simply refuse to read anything. I understand that books aren't for everyone but I'm of the belief that there is at least one book out there for each person. If you've been having trouble finding what to read next or you don't normally read at all and want to pick up a book for the first time, I may have a recommendation for you.                 

  If you're already a reader then maybe a Goodreads account is the thing for you: https://www.goodreads.com/. You can make an account with Goodreads or link your Facebook to the site. Goodreads allows you to track which books you've read, books you want to read, and your rating for each book. After entering a few of your favorite books the site will provide recommendations for you. If you're not a reader try going to the nearest bookstore and walking around. Look for books that have an eye-catching cover, pick them up and read the summary. I guarantee you will find something that interests you at least a little bit. 

  I'm not an expert but I have read a lot of books so feel free to ask me for a book recommendation. I'll try my best to find you a good book. 

                         Sincerely, 

                                        Erin a.k.a. Bookworm