SOME OF THE READING SUPERPOWERS I’D LIKE AS A READER
When it comes to superpowers, I’ve never been one to dream up what I’d like to have or not have. I loved the original MCU phase but have fallen off that phase and am now in a “whatever” phase about the world. Today we have a question before us about superpowers, specifically what book superpowers we’d want. That isn’t something I ever think about, at least not as a superpower, but of course, there are a couple of things that would fit.
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SOME OF THE READING SUPERPOWERS I’D LIKE AS A READER. What superpowers would you like to have when reading. #Reader #Readers #Reading #Bookworm #Bookish #Read #BookList #TopTen #TopTenList #TopTenTuesday Share on XIf I could have these talents every time I sat down to read, I’d be glad of it. But I also have to be honest, I’m okay with how and when I read. Do I read often these days? No. But I still add books to my shelf, still read about the upcoming popular novels and learn about the indie novels from authors I’d like, and I still read… just rarely. Part of this is because of things on social media, plus I don’t ever want reading to feel like, despite some social media chatter, something I have to do in order to be a cool person, so when I read I want it to be fun and enjoyable and something I’m doing because I want to. So while I would like to be able to be a different reader, these last three years are teaching me that I’m also okay not reading every moment.
This list is short because again, I cannot honestly think of many book superpowers. But it was still fun!
BOOK SUPERPOWERS
THE ABILITY TO READ FASTER
I never did understand readers who post an Instagram roundup with ten, twelve, thirteen or more novels for each month. I cannot even fathom that ability. It’s always a cool reader skill, but nothing I’ve ever had, unless we’re talking about back when I was a kid and read American Girl books. But also, don’t ask me to remember how many books I read back then; that’s too long ago because yes, I’m old.
THE ABILTY TO INSTANTLY RECALL CHARACTERS
I rarely, if ever, remember specifics about characters. I have fond memories of reading certain novels like Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade, a novel that I did like while reading (the story and characters), but if you were to ask me to remember something specific about a character, well that I couldn’t do. Being able to remember personalities or something specific I love about a character would sure be helpful when curating lists or wanting to write something about favorite book characters!
THE ABILITY TO MATCH BOOK COVERS IN A SERIES
It’s minor but I like the books in my series to match and sometimes they switch the look.
THE ABILITY TO PICK THE RIGHT BOOKS
Through the years I think this is something I’ve learned to do relatively well. If I think a book looks fun, but I read about it (reviews, etc) and find out something that isn’t my cup of tea, well, I move on. No matter how cute something looks, it’s not always going to be something I’ll enjoy and that’s something that is worth learning.
THE ABILITY TO VISIT BOOK WORLDS
I saw this on another list, and it reminded me to add it. Green Gables? Wouldn’t that be charming. Pemberley? Swoon. The Irish countryside? I mean, the beauty! There’s countless worlds, though for me I think I’d always opt for realistic worlds. Fantasy may scare me.
What book superpowers do you wish you had? Do you have any of these? What’s your secret? Comment all of your thoughts below! Let’s chat.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl February 20: Bookish Superpowers I Wish I Had (e.g. never accidentally buying the same book twice, every book I buy would be automatically signed/personally dedicated by the author, the ability to read faster, etc.) (Submitted by Cathy @WhatCathyReadNext)
Great post! I also chose the ability to read faster! Speed-reading would be a cool bookish superpower!
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Right? So cool. :)
Several people have wished they could read faster this week!
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday post.
It’ll be a popular one this week I think. :)
I wish I could make sure all cover art match.
Right? For some reason that’s a (minor) reader pet peeve of mine. I like my series or the editions I start to collect to have a pretty matching cohesiveness. ;)
Fun post Rissi. I would like to be able to read while moving in a vehicle. If I try to do that, t always makes me sick. Bummer. To me, that is a superpower! 😃
Oh, no! Not being able to read in the car is no fun. I think I have read in a car before and been okay, but I also find it distracting to try and read when there’s others in the car. :)
Love all your ideas, The abilty to instantly recall characters will be so useful
Right? So helpful and useful especially when I want to make a list about certain characters or ones I loved. :)
The ability to pick the right books would be nice. I usually do a fairly good job, but every once in a while I pick up on that just doesn’t work and I had a feeling it wouldn’t.
I can mostly tell if it’ll be a “me” book or not, but sometimes I miss the mark and it’s usually annoying to me. ;)
I’d probably die instantly in most fantasy worlds
Same, Felice.
I have number one, I read quite a bit. Part of it is because I sneak reading in all throughout the day, and TRY to get at least an hour before bedtime. Plus, I now listen to audiobooks when I walk, do chores, and drive to and from work. I also need the ability to recall characters and details from books, I seriously lack that one! Have a great week!
I wish I loved audiobooks. I’ve listened to a few that were SO good and I did enjoy a couple, but I find myself “drifting” while listening because of the task I’m doing or writing or whatever. So then I have to rewind and focus, and it just feels like I “repeat” too much. But here and there I try one so who knows! Maybe they’ll grow on me. :)
It is 100% about finding the right narrators! An excellent narrator will keep your attention and make it easier to follow the story. I don’t do well with suspense stories in audio format since they typically introduce a lot of characters at one time, and I don’t love dual-time on audio either. I used to think I hated audiobooks, but now I love them.
That’s good to hear. :) I just tried one last week and I do enjoy it, it’s just more that I’m trying to work so I’m focusing on that and I “miss” the story then. Probably why I’d rather just listen to music or watch a show that I don’t “have” to pay attention to. I want to enjoy the books I read. But I plan to keep trying and hoping I find that one that just works. :)
I understand that completely! When I am working it’s usually music or silence if I need concentration :)
So. True. :)
Those are great superpowers. Yes, matching covers! I have one series that I would definitely use that superpower on.
I would love if they all nicely would match! Sometimes the author or publisher changes things up after part of the series is already out in the world. It’s a reader pet peeve for sure. ;)
Yes, the ability to match book covers in a series!!! It may be minor, but it makes me happy when they match, and even though it’s not a big deal, it does bother me when they don’t.
Same! I love a matching series or even books that have some connection. :)
The ability to pop into a book we love would be wonderful! I wouldn’t mind seeing Green Gables through Anne’s eyes, preferably in the summer!
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Your vision of Green Gables sounds lovely, Pam! :)
Rissi, I love all of these!!!! I was dealing with a leaky water heater and couldn’t focus. LOL
Bummer! I hope you find a solution for that soon. :)
Recalling characters and storyline would be my #1. I forget everything. It makes sequels tough. 😀
This reader inability does make sequels tough! Especially since most don’t release for a year or better after the original. :)
Yes to all of these, but DEFINITELY the ability to pick the right books. I’ve also gotten better at it, but it’s not always easy either :)
True. It’s not always easy, and just imagine the time we’d have if we were to master it!? :)
This is a great list! Someone else also put having the ability to identify DNF books before starting them, and then you have it too, and that would be a perfect superpower. I put speed-reading on my list, so I think that’s pretty close to yours.
A great superpower indeed, Leah! Imagine the time we would have then!? ;)
I hate when they change covers mid-series. Worse is when they are all different sizes!
Right? I agree, Alicia. It’s reader and bookworm tragic. :)