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How to Fall in Love With Reading Again

Audrey O'Brien November 15, 2024

What’s better than dressing like your favorite cartoon character and grabbing as many King-Size Reese’s Cups as you can get your hands on? While my best friend and I are kindred spirits in more ways than one – connected by a love of Christmas, cats, ‘80s music, and wine.

Though I’m a person of faith who loves to read, I’ve never been one for religious fiction. I’m sure there are excellent Christian novels out there.

For one reason or another, I love setting creative standards for various aspects of my life. My criteria for a five-star recipe: healthy, delicious, inexpensive.

I miss Robin Williams to this day. When I pursued a degree in education at the University of the Philippines, “Dead Poets Society” was required viewing.

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been living in a pop culture bubble for most of my life. I am a ride-or-die fan.

Hulu has brought the ultimate nostalgia to 20- and 30-somethings with their streaming of “Boy Meets World.” As I re-watch this beloved series, I am reminded of my childhood.

When I think back to the year I spent in Italy as part of my undergrad degree in languages, what sticks in my mind above all else is the food.

It’s the one wish every 20-something has, to go back in time and relive your childhood, with the naps of yesterday and the carefree life.

Hermione Granger. Katniss Everdeen. Nancy Drew. Scout Finch. The book world is full of strong, smart, and spunky heroines who we fall in love with.