Does anyone else find it ridiculously hard to keep up with all the new book releases and trends? That there are just too many books published with great reviews that you can't possibly read them all? Me too. I was inspired to do some research on tips for more reading.
1. This tip comes from Jessethereader's video "HOW TO READ MORE BOOK!" He suggested that reading when you wake up is a great way to get through more books. I really like this idea, instead of reaching for your phone and mindlessly browsing on Instagram or Twitter, you can start it off right with a good book. I have wanted to find a reason to get up more than 20 minutes before class and I think we finally have a winner! I won't wake up for breakfast, but I can wake up for a thrilling story.
2. In a similar vein, try to read at least 20 words a day. This is a great way to read consistently and richly. 20 words is a good number, it's not too small where you couldn't get through a scene but it's not too long where you can talk yourself from getting out of it.
3. Another tip I've seen and have done myself is to bring the book with you wherever you go. It seems obvious, but it's worth saying again. If you want to read more, bring your reading material with you. Don't let your beautiful books be a bedside decoration. I consistently have one or two books with me. Right now, it's "The Darkest Part of the Forest" by Holly Black and "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. It's so convenient to pull out your book as you’re on a bus or waiting for class to start or if you get to work early and still have time or there's a long line at Starbucks. Basically, have your book replace the time you would normally spend on your phone scrolling through social media. It's so nice to not have that deeply rooted attachment to your phone when you feel awkward and instead connect yourself with a story you enjoy or are still getting to know.
4.This is a tip that only we in the age of technology have the luxury of using. Audiobooks have greatly increased the number of books I consume. I know some elitists might say that it's cheating but I've learned to ignore them. It's not true in any case. You are technically not READING the book, but you are getting the story, the characters, feeling their struggle regardless of how you resave the information. This is a great resource for anyone who reads slow, gets distracted at anything that moves, or find yourself reading the same sentence five times before realizing it. It probably means you learn better by hearing something being said other than reading it, you’re probably an auditory learner and can understand a story better when hearing it said outlawed. With that being said, I use audiobooks all the time to help read books, but I am not an auditory learner, I am a visual learner and can remember things a lot better if I see them. But I kind of suck at reading, especially fantasy with all the new magical words and places and things of that nature that you find in high fantasy or sci-fi books. I end up getting the book and the audiobook, either by finding the audiobook on YouTube or downloading it on audible then listen to the book as I read the pages.
In any case, I want to read more. If you have any tips on how you get through books, leave a comment. I'll be talking to anyone who makes themselves known <3
~Signing off
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