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Book Week feature: Matthew Sims, Star News journalist

What is your favourite book and why?

My favourite book is ‘Infinite Jest’ by David Foster Wallace. This book is long and complex, but features some of the funniest, most exciting and saddest depictions of human suffering mixed with joy and wonder in literature.

What are you currently reading?

I am currently reading ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear and ‘Beautiful World Where Are You’ by Sally Rooney.

If you had a book made of your life, what would it be called?

‘A Work in Progress’.

What’s your favourite thing about reading and why do you think it is important?

My favourite thing about reading is that it calms me down and allows me to open my mind to new ideas and ways of thinking. I think it is always important to keep reading as there is so much brilliance found in any book.

What book character do you relate the most to?

Arthur Dent from ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ series.

What’s the first book you ever remember reading?

The first book I remember reading is ‘The Faraway Tree’ series by Enid Blyton. I also loved any book by Roald Dahl or Paul Jennings growing up.

7. Name your ideal type of book in three words.

Epic, compelling and life-changing.

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