Grow your reading habit.
Struggling to find time to read? Here are some tips:
1. Find a book you really want to read. This might seem obvious, but lots of people read books they think they should read, or that other people have recommended, only to find they are completely unmotivated to finish them. I always read two or three books at a time, of different types, to make sure I am motivated to read whatever mood I am in. This really helps build momentum.
2. Carve out a space and value it. Yes, I know, it's just too busy! There are lots of important things to get done! But set a goal of about 30 minutes a day, and find a comfortable chair. Or, set a goal of 20 or 30 pages a day. Chances are you might end up reading a lot more, once you have made this a regular habit.
3. Try a yearly reading challenge. Goodreads is a great place to set yourself a reading challenge. You can also see what friends are reading and get lots of recommendations. Goodreads will also send you gentle reminders to help you meet your goal.
1. Find a book you really want to read. This might seem obvious, but lots of people read books they think they should read, or that other people have recommended, only to find they are completely unmotivated to finish them. I always read two or three books at a time, of different types, to make sure I am motivated to read whatever mood I am in. This really helps build momentum.
2. Carve out a space and value it. Yes, I know, it's just too busy! There are lots of important things to get done! But set a goal of about 30 minutes a day, and find a comfortable chair. Or, set a goal of 20 or 30 pages a day. Chances are you might end up reading a lot more, once you have made this a regular habit.
3. Try a yearly reading challenge. Goodreads is a great place to set yourself a reading challenge. You can also see what friends are reading and get lots of recommendations. Goodreads will also send you gentle reminders to help you meet your goal.
Find Good Books
Penguin Random House - Browse genres and bestsellers here, and subscribe to their newsletter. They send updates based on your reading preferences.
Goodreads - See what your friends are reading, and read reviews from the Goodreads community.
Brainpickings - I have found my next book many times based on this wonderful blog by Maria Popova.
Goodreads - See what your friends are reading, and read reviews from the Goodreads community.
Brainpickings - I have found my next book many times based on this wonderful blog by Maria Popova.