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I’ve read 106 books so far this year. Last year was 84 and I wanted to see what would happen if I put a more directed effort into reading this year. I think it’
by paulcole 3y ago
I’ve read 106 books so far this year. Last year was 84 and I wanted to see what would happen if I put a more directed effort into reading this year. I think it’s like 65% fiction, 35% non-fiction.
Obviously my reading speed is pretty fast but I also try to commit to reading at least 45 minutes a day on the weekdays and usually a couple hours a day on the weekends. Even if I feel bad I’ll read a few pages just to keep the streak alive. I’ve been reading quickly since I was a kid and remember my mom going through 3 or 4 paperback thrillers each weekend.
I read entirely on my Kindle and buy a ton of ebooks. Wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve spent $1,500 or $2,000 this year on books. But it’s a cost that’s worth it to me because I always have something to read or something to look forward to reading.
A few days a week, I like to stop at a coffeeshop on the way home from work to read and relax. That’s a little treat for myself. Get a cookie and a cold brew and get my reading in for the day.
- VoodooJuJu 3y agoI used to read this fast until I realized how little information I retained and how little wisdom I generated. I'd even oversell how much I was getting out of what I read, which was really just pure cope. Wasn't getting much out of reading that fast. I read far fewer books per year now, but I really digest them and get so much more out of what I read.
- paulcole 3y agoIt's just fun for me like watching movies. I don't need to retain a ton from the 70 detective and mystery novels I read. It's the ride that's enjoyable. I am more studious w/ the 30 non-fiction books I read and notate and review pretty heavily. Maybe 3-5 I'll write a detailed summary of what I liked to share with people at work (reserved for the more business-y books).