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This might sound stupid or obvious to some, but I found a way to read books more frequently: Read multiple books at once. For some reason, I read more often an
by dgb23 10mo ago
This might sound stupid or obvious to some, but I found a way to read books more frequently: Read multiple books at once.
For some reason, I read more often and am more motivated when I can switch between books. When I tried to focus on just one, I always got the feeling that I sort of have to read it and that turned me off.
Another issue is that I read very slowly and think a lot when reading books, but that's apparently just how my brain works.
- estearum 10mo agoYeah I've found success similarly always having one non-fiction and one fiction book at the same time.
- esperent 10mo agoThat works for me with nonfiction books that I'm actively or casually studying. Not for novels though, and if I'm reading a few nonfiction books then start a (good) novel, all the nonfiction takes a backseat until I'm finished. So I tend to cycle - a good novel, or two, followed by some time with everything fictional removed from my ereader. This also depends on my personal and work life - fiction is usually much less effort than nonfiction, so when work or personal life gets busy, I find some good novels to enjoy, then when things calm down I'll go back to cycling between several nonfiction books. Things don't always sync up perfectly of course - the trick is to avoid huge multi-book series, otherwise I'll end up reading them far into the time when I'd be better served by learning something new.
- dewey 10mo agoSame, and this is one of the great advantages of ebook readers to me. I can go to the cafe in the morning to read, and then pick which book I'm in the mood for. Sometimes I only have a short amount of time so I'm reading interview-style books (One of my favorites is https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/192420/lunch-with-the-ft/9780241239469 https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/192420/lunch-with-the-ft/978...) that you can read in bite-sized portions.
- 5555624 10mo agoSince becoming disabled and not driving anymore, I use an app on my phone to read ebooks, rather than carry a book. I'm always reading two or three at a time; so, I can decide which to read depending on the time I am waiting (for a ride, for an appointment, etc.).
- theshrike79 10mo agoGet an actual e-ink reader like Kobo or Kindle, they're SO much better for your eyes than phone screens. They also literally can't do anything but show you books, no notifications or anything. Just you and the book.
- shinycode 10mo agoI thought it was the same thing until I tried it myself, especially in dark rooms. Having the light from my phone hurt my eyes after reading with an ereader. It’s a really huge difference
- theshrike79 10mo agoIt's one of those things you can't understand from looking at pictures. But something in your brain works differently when a display doesn't update (e-ink) or updates 24-120 times per second ("normal" display). Combine that with e-ink lights being a subtle warm glow vs. phone/tablets having MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS shining at your face...
- withzombies 10mo agoI read 2 or 3 books at once. I pick the one that fits my mood or my activity -- for example, I'll listen to a low effort audio book when out for a walk or when at the gym. People are often surprised - "You're reading three books at once?! How do you keep track?". I normally point out that they're probably watching 5 different TV shows right now and they have no problem with that. It's not really different.
- thechao 10mo agoYeah, here's another one: some books just aren't good; it's ok to put it down & give up.
- ASalazarMX 10mo agoTook me a few years to make a "Dropped" category on my reading list to put books noy worth finishing. Books are not sacred, it's OK to abandon some of them.