how my reading tastes have changed, by ST

This article was written for yooou! by our intern – and avid reader – 17-year-old, ST.

As a young child, my books were chosen & read aloud to me. I was introduced to the world of books through magical stories, adventures and happy endings. I think that’s what sparked my love for reading.

At around 7 years old, I discovered an ongoing book series called ”Rainbow Magic” and absolutely adored them, I also remember reading books like ”Judy Moody.”

Fast forward a bit, I found Roald Dahl & Jacqueline Wilson. When I say I was obsessed with both of their books mean I was OBSESSED.

I still to this day have so many of their books, that I read as a kid. I vividly remember staying up wayyy past my bedtime to read Roald Dahl’s “Danny, the Champion of the World.” Equally, I also remember staying up late to finish Jacqueline Wilson’s “Rent a Bridesmaid”.

I think “Tracy Beaker” is definitely the book I remember the most about by Jacqueline Wilson.

I was so excited when I got my first kindle, so I could read all of her books! I used to read so fast & would easily get through one book a day! Wilson’s books always managed to suck me in & looking back now I think I might have been slightly too young to be reading her books.. (shhhh…)

Now, in my teenage years, my reading is a bit more varied.

I read so many different genres but fantasy books will always have a special place in my heart. I’ve always loved the escapism that fantasy books have – I’ve gone from reading books like “Rainbow Magic” to “Percy Jackson” or “The Cruel Prince“.

Or from reading fairytales to murder mysteries. 

I also prefer to read Paperback copies of books now, whereas as a chuld, I used to prefer reading on my kindle.

I think it’s safe to say that even though my reading taste has changed, my love for it has definitely not! 

To read some of ST’s book recommendations of Irish authors, click here. And to learn more about ST, click here.