Yes, me too! Multiple books going and I get excited to support my mood. And yes, I do finish them, people might ask. Mixed genere ,always learning. Cheers to Books!
I agree with quality over quantity. These tips helped me on my reading journey and sharing for those who want to get started or make reading more of a priority. I haven't been tracking as much the last couple of years as I have already instilled the reading habit. But I still read a lot
This makes so much sense. I carry a physical book with me wherever I go. I notice, for instance in the laundromat, where anyone can read a free book and take it home, the titles with beautiful covers are ignored. Everyone is deeply communing with their phone. But in the laundromat is where I discovered my first British Crime Classic. It had a beautiful original art cover and I discovered an entire genre that I never knew existed.
Great question. No, I only count completed books as books read. Usually if I quit a book, it is either a book I start on Audiobook or a book I just picked up according to it piquing my interest. Most of what I read has been thought out in advance so this makes it where I don't quit the majority of books I read.
Thanks for the tips. I am an avid reader as well and find in this day and age, it is a smaller and smaller group. I will try and incorporate these into my reading routine. I like the 50 page decision point idea.
Awesome Jim! Glad you found it helpful. I agree on reading becoming less and less common although I think there is a growing movement to get back to reading as a push back against the hold technology has on all of us.
Tips for retention? I always worry about retention, then start doing more work to try and focus on retention, but as a result the reading begins to feel like a chore, and I start reading less. It’s been a life long battle striking that balance!
Thanks! I don't really track numbers of books as much as I once did now that I have established the habit. But I love learning about people's reading tips
Enjoyed this post! I too average close to 100 books a year. My record is 119. The best tip I can give is enjoy reading. One book I read a while ago said “follow Whim.” Don’t worry about following a list of “the best X books” or whatnot but read what interests you. I’ve found that advice helpful!
I suppose this goes hand in hand with scheduled reading times, but I bookend (no pun.....) with reading. I can always manage 30 minutes in the morning before kids get up and reading before bed helps calm your brain so it is a win-win. Oddly enough, I only can do audiobooks in the winter when snow shoveling. I suppose it is dark and the clear nights are more introspective.
Read multiple books at once, so can switch between them depending on mood. Much easier to read light fiction when tired.
Reducd doomscrolling, junk tv, and crap podcasts and find a lot more time than you realise.
Read everyday.
Oh yes! I am definitely reading more than one book at a time. Love me some evening fiction when I am tired. Great tips!
Yes, me too! Multiple books going and I get excited to support my mood. And yes, I do finish them, people might ask. Mixed genere ,always learning. Cheers to Books!
Quality over Quantity.
The only thing that matters is finding the best books on a subject and reading them over and over again.
I agree with quality over quantity. These tips helped me on my reading journey and sharing for those who want to get started or make reading more of a priority. I haven't been tracking as much the last couple of years as I have already instilled the reading habit. But I still read a lot
That's a great intention. Thank you for that.
This makes so much sense. I carry a physical book with me wherever I go. I notice, for instance in the laundromat, where anyone can read a free book and take it home, the titles with beautiful covers are ignored. Everyone is deeply communing with their phone. But in the laundromat is where I discovered my first British Crime Classic. It had a beautiful original art cover and I discovered an entire genre that I never knew existed.
That is a great story! Love it
Do you count the books you quit after 50 pages in your total books read?
Great question. No, I only count completed books as books read. Usually if I quit a book, it is either a book I start on Audiobook or a book I just picked up according to it piquing my interest. Most of what I read has been thought out in advance so this makes it where I don't quit the majority of books I read.
Thanks for the tips. I am an avid reader as well and find in this day and age, it is a smaller and smaller group. I will try and incorporate these into my reading routine. I like the 50 page decision point idea.
Awesome Jim! Glad you found it helpful. I agree on reading becoming less and less common although I think there is a growing movement to get back to reading as a push back against the hold technology has on all of us.
Tips for retention? I always worry about retention, then start doing more work to try and focus on retention, but as a result the reading begins to feel like a chore, and I start reading less. It’s been a life long battle striking that balance!
Great question! I am planning out some more posts on my reading life and plan to share what I have learned about retention. Stay tuned!
Interesting post. Thanks. Although I haven’t tracked how many books I’ve read in each year for a while now. I enjoy the process of it all the same.
Thanks! I don't really track numbers of books as much as I once did now that I have established the habit. But I love learning about people's reading tips
I love reading for an hour before I sleep to calm my mind and slowly drift into a sweet sleep.
Yes! Great time for reading!
About 4 months ago I purchased a Boox Palma 2 and that was a game changer...best of portable reading...aside for a paperback book love!
I had to look this up. I hadn't heard of it. Looks pretty awesome!
Love the spirit of this writing. Thanks for not encouraging people to speed-read. Cheers!
Enjoyed this post! I too average close to 100 books a year. My record is 119. The best tip I can give is enjoy reading. One book I read a while ago said “follow Whim.” Don’t worry about following a list of “the best X books” or whatnot but read what interests you. I’ve found that advice helpful!
Yes! I would definitely agree with this. I make a plan but then let me whim dictate a lot of when I pick up a book! Thanks Rachel
I suppose this goes hand in hand with scheduled reading times, but I bookend (no pun.....) with reading. I can always manage 30 minutes in the morning before kids get up and reading before bed helps calm your brain so it is a win-win. Oddly enough, I only can do audiobooks in the winter when snow shoveling. I suppose it is dark and the clear nights are more introspective.
Sounds similar to my daily reading plan. I do audiobooks while I drive for work
You're welcome! It is my pleasure to share my love of reading with others