You know those, “Reading is essential” moments that happen almost daily for some, hourly for others? If not, here are some examples that most of us can relate to:
- Driving down a road that has a sign that reads “Do not enter.”
- Placing a container in the microwave that reads “Do not microwave.”
It seems as if books have become the lost treasures of the world, reading and writing have both become a lost art that a lot of people seem to miss but never do anything about. When is the last time you walked into Barnes and Noble; how about the book section of Target, or Walmart? Every time I log onto a social media outlet or turn on basic cable I see commercials or previews/trailers of a new incredible TV show or movie, but never a good book.
Due to the power of the internet and social media, I came across one of the most fascinating books that I have read in awhile. The Truth About Love is an online book written by a young black author named Nichelle-Baldwin Hunt. Hunt flawlessly connects with her audience to describe HER depiction of love touching on themes such as, “death, life, depression, addiction, etc. She does this by creating a love story with plot twists and turns that keep her readers on the edges of their seats. She mentioned that “I want them to be able to use my experiences to deal with their own. I’m giving them all of me and letting them into my world,” allowing the readers to see a side of her that is only revealed to her readers. Hunt uploads her chapters on a weekly basis, if you’re interested in a new, fresh, good read check out her book! (If you don’t have a New Year Resolution and you haven’t read a book recently: broaden your vocabulary, sign out of Netflix, and start reading.)