The author reflects on their evolving relationship with reading from childhood to adulthood. Initially captivated by classic series and various genres, their enthusiasm waned during university as literature was co-opted for academic purposes. This disconnection continued into adulthood until the emergence of digital reading formats sparked a renewed passion. Despite struggles with certain authors, the accessibility of platforms like Kindle allowed for a deeper exploration and enjoyment of literature, marking a significant shift in their reading journey.
In my teens I raced through Agatha Christie, Alistair MacLean and the like, and Reader's Digest too, countless editions of which were lined up beside every toilet in the house.
Reading, in my book, was for enjoying, not for studying. I didn't enjoy the studying of it, so I inevitably stopped enjoying the reading of it.
The only writer to survive the cull in my love of literature was Evelyn Waugh. Everything else seemed to be a struggle.
It all came flooding back, oddly, with the advent of the digital age. The Kindle seemed to free me up to wade back into literature.
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