In 2010, I set out to read more than 30 books and share more of what I read with others. With 2010 behind me, I fell short of my goal. I finished the year reading 26.
In 2011, I’m committed to crossing the 30 book hurdle. If you’re also interested in reading more, I thought I’d share some things that have helped me:
1: turning off the tv
2: getting a Kindle. I unquestionably read faster on a Kindle. Being able to control font size and thereby the amount of text on each page allows me to customize my reading experience. This is impossible with paper books. It’s also really convenient, which means I have fewer excusses not to read. I can effortlessly read multiple books at a time; it’s light, travels well and has a very long battery life; it lays flat and the new case with a light is great for bedtime reading.
3: taking notes as I read and sharing my takeaways with others. This makes my reading more impactful and spurs me to read more. Amazon’s Kindle hightlights and notes website is great for this.
4: reading on my mobile phone or Kindle while exercising. Being able to change font size and not struggle with keeping a book flat makes all the difference.
5: reading while waiting for appointments
What’s your reading plan for 2011? Any tips you’d like to share?
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Great suggestions. I also like to keep a healthy mix of genres. I may read a fiction followed up with a how_to book. I’m curious about all things so walking through a book store for ideas is helpful. Then buy your ebooks, usually cheaper too, and can travel easy.
I agree regarding the mix of genres. I think simultaneously reading multiple books from different genres actually increases reading speed.
I have found that sometimes just powering through to finish a book can make reading more enjoyable. Sometimes I find that I am 50 pages from the end and the author has already made their point. So I just need to sit down and finish it instead of switching to another book for a “break”. And sometimes I was wrong, and the point had not been fully made. GOod luck and I look forward to hearing about the stories.
It’s definitely motivating to finish and perhaps to an even greater degree, demotivating to accumulate a pile of almost completed books.
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