Assignment 2- Hayden Caldwell-My lack of Recent Books

I would not consider myself a reader. While I feel as if a lot of the media I consume is through reading. I’m not the kind of person who sits down and reads novels in my free time. First off, playing sports and involving myself in numerous extracurriculars year-round leaves little time behind when coupled with being a student in the Liberal Arts Academy. Secondly, I enjoy spending time with people and being active so much more than sitting inside by myself. I just don’t feel the urge to sit down and read every once in a while. However, I have picked up a book every once in a while. My favorite genre of book is probably dystopian novels. Two I’ve read recently are The Giver and Fahrenheit 451. I enjoyed reading both of these books because the reader sympathizes very easily with a pure main character in the discovery and rebellion against a corrupt world. Both Jonas and Guy Montag demonstrate a hope to change what you see and don’t like in the world that keeps me interested in their stories. I also really enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby in AP Seminar last year because of how well F. Scott Fitzgerald develops his characters and story. The plot twists and suspense he creates later in the book always keeps the reader on their toes. One never knows what will come next. Hopefully this school year I can develop a better habit of reading more.