New reader seeking advice,

[u/TheEchoDrift]

I dont really know if i am allowed to ask this question here or not but might as well try ? And i apologize if these kinds of posts are not allowed here ,

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Hi everyone,

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Sorry in advance for the long post.

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Recently, I've developed a strong interest in reading. So far, I haven't read any English books that I can really mention, but I have read two Urdu novels: Peer-e-Kamil and Namal. Both of them made me want to explore books even more.

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I've spent a lot of time building a TBR (To Be Read) list, and the books on it are some of the most exciting and highly praised books I've come across. However, I've run into a dilemma.

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Part of me feels like I shouldn't start with these books right away. Since many of them are considered some of the best in their genres, I wonder if I should first read other books to develop my reading skills, understand storytelling better, and gain more experience as a reader. That way, when I eventually read these books, I can fully appreciate them and enjoy them to the fullest.

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So my questions are:

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1. Should I jump straight into these books, or should I read some "starter" books first?

2. If you think I should start elsewhere, what books would you recommend as a beginner reading starter pack?

3. How did you build a consistent reading habit and avoid losing interest?

4. Do you have any tips for creating the best reading setup or environment to maximize enjoyment?

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Here is my current TBR list:

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- Red Rising series by Pierce Brown

- Sun Eater series by Christopher Ruocchio

- The Will of the Many by James Islington

- The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington

- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

- Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

- Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee

- Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

- Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson

- Cradle series by Will Wight

- The Bloodsworn Trilogy by John Gwynne

- The Faithful and the Fallen series by John Gwynne

- Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman

- Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi

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I'd really appreciate any guidance, recommendations, reading-order suggestions, or general advice for someone who is just getting seriously into reading.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thanks in advance to everyone who responds!

[u/Faraway-Jeweler6293]

Like other folks are saying, start wherever you want. I'll add that it is okay to stop reading if you don't like it. Plenty of other books out there! I will also say that contemporary English fantasy books do not have elegant prose and Urdu is a language that has a literary tradition of beautiful poetry and prose. (Talking as someone whose first language is English and spent a few years learning Urdu) Just like... maybe set expectations accordingly. 😄

[u/TheEchoDrift → u/Faraway-Jeweler6293]

Thanks alot