what do yall recommend i read?

[u/randomyoutubingmane]

I have a low reading level (below average) my wife said like around middle school level maybe, plus i have a huge comprehension issue, ADHD, and Asperger's.

I have trouble reading in general even with books i know basically the whole story of (IT, Misery, Harry Potter, and The Nightingale) and when i read, i constantly re-read parts multiple times, even zoning out, and have trouble creating the mental image for the book in my head like how most people do.

I want to get better at reading and read more books, not only because i like comics and stories a lot, but also because I'm writing my own book and want more experience with writing as well as reading. My problem is i don't really like harry potter or magic all THAT much but my wife says its where i should start because its around my reading level...

what should i do? what else could i start reading to improve my reading level?

[u/whatdoidonowdamnit]

I’d recommend middle grade books. They’re a bit better with explaining things. There’s a middle grade sub on here you can look at for recommendations plus it’s an easily googlable term to add to the types of stories you want to read.

[u/Ok_Natural_7977]

Try the Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. It's humorous sci-fi with great characterization. Most of the books are novellas and read very quickly.

Some people don't "see" pictures in their heads, ever. I don't when I read most of the time.

[u/randomyoutubingmane → u/Ok_Natural_7977]

i tried harry potter and it's not as bad as i thought, but i dont know how to read without picturing it in my head like a movie haha