Look at books you've enjoyed in the past and look online or in print publications, such as The New York Times, for best-sellers that are similar. Read the short blurbs about what the book is about to see if you're interested in the story. If you want an informative book of events that actually happened, look for non-fiction books. If you want a made-up story, try a fiction book. Search online to get recommendations on new authors to read. They will either write similar subject matter or have a similar writing style. Read previews of their work if you can. If you haven't already, read all the books by your favorite author. That way, you already have a feel for how they write. Tell them about your interests and what books you've enjoyed reading. They'll help point you in the right direction and may be able to offer specific books for you to check out. Ask your English teacher for recommendations if you're still in school. Check the staff picks at your local bookstore to see what they've read. Talk to your relatives or friends if they have any books they enjoyed reading recently. Once you settle on a few books, see how others liked them. Read both the bad and the good reviews to get an idea of what people did and didn't enjoy. Search for reviews on popular websites like Amazon or Goodreads, or find a site that specializes in book reviews. Look for reviews that have a "Verified Purchase" label on them so you know they've actually bought and read the book before reviewing them.

Summary: Browse the best-sellers in your favorite genre. Look up authors similar to the ones you like. Talk to a librarian or bookstore employee for suggestions. Read reviews for books you're interested in.

Your cat might just be bored to tears cooped up in your house. If moving leaves are the closest thing to toys or prey in his environment, it should be no surprise when your cat is drawn to them. To best curb plant-damaging behavior, you need to provide your cat with healthier alternatives. Some breeds of cat are far more active than others, so you'll be the best judge of how much play your cat needs. As a general rule, though, it's best to play with your cat at least twice a day for 5-10 minutes each time. Although your cat will love the attention either way, don't let your play sessions turn into cuddle sessions. You need to get your cat excited and winded to prevent him from chomping on your plants. Use toys that are on the end of a long string, so you can make your cat run from one end of the room to the other without exhausting yourself. Not all cats respond to laser pointers, but if your cat does, you're in luck! You can lounge on the couch and enjoy a snack while your cat runs all over the place trying to catch the little red dot! Your cat might get especially bored when there's nobody around to keep him company. Leaving toys out for him when he's alone gives him more constructive outlets for his boredom than plant-chewing. Rotate the toys out so he doesn't get bored with the same ones day after day. Your cat will ignore a toy he's become too familiar with. However, if it reappears after a long absence, he'll be excited about it again.
Summary: Understand the possible reasons behind plant-damaging behavior. Have regular play-sessions with your cat. Use toys that will get your cat moving. Leave toys out for him while you're gone.