Book Review - Every day I Read by Hwang Bo - Reum

My friend lent this book to me stating that I have to read this. 

To be frank, I was already taken in by the lovely book cover. It is an instant dopamine hit. The second thing I fell for was the title. Let's admit it, we readers fall hard for any title that has 'book', or 'Reading' or 'bookstore' in it. Sometimes that is all it takes to buy or read a book, isn't it?

I started reading this book with great excitement, wanting to know what it talks about. By the third or fourth chapter, that excitement was replaced by a contented sense of bliss that I never wanted to let go of, which meant I wanted the book to just go on and never end. Yes, it is one of those books.

The author talks about various aspects related to reading. Why do we read, what do we read, how do we read, what happens if we cannot get through the first few pages of any book... As a reader, I have always believed that we read mostly because we are bookworms. For the first time, I have realized that being a reader is much, much more. We don't just read, we are doing several things at a time - transforming, getting destroyed, rebuilding our lives, all because of the books we read.

The author's narrative (translated) is quite simple and heartwarming. The writing style is elegant. The chapters are short but deep in their essence. The author has referenced many authors, books and their extracts in the chapters. I came across many book titles for the first time. 

The author has also shared wonderful insights on writing and reviewing books. As a reader myself, I know that reading will never be the same henceforth. That's what a good book does - it changes your perception of the world and the things that you do on a daily basis. 

My love for reading has reached new levels after reading this book. Every doubt I had as a reader has been cleared. Everything I thought I am doing wrong as a reader has found a consolation. I know this is a book that I will keep returning to time and again and still learn something new with every reading. 

As readers, you MUST read this book! Trust me, reading will never feel the same again. Read this if you want to fall more in love with books. Read this if you want to get even more addicted to reading. Most of all, read this if you want to reconnect with the reader in you.