Reading for 20 minutes each day Reading 2 science-fiction novels each month Reading 50 pages each week[1] X Research source
Listen to an audiobook every morning on your commute to work Read for 15 minutes on the bus ride to school Read while you eat lunch
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Elevation by Stephen King The Boy In The Striped Pajamas by John Boyne[4] X Research source
Audiobooks are great for multi-tasking, especially if you’re working on something that doesn’t require much brain power. Put one on while you’re at the gym, doing the dishes, or cleaning your room. The possibilities are endless!
Give yourself a chapter or so before making a decision. Some really great books can start off slow in the beginning.
Don’t force yourself to read non-fiction books if you have a passion for fantasy and science-fiction. Don’t sit through a light, comedic novel if you’d rather dive into a gripping thriller.
If you normally read non-fiction books, try reading a dramatic play or novella instead. If you’re a fan of classic mystery novels, try switching things up with a contemporary romance book.
Visit your local library and see if there are any book clubs or groups going on. You can also check sites like “Meetup” to see if there are any independent book clubs in your area.
52 Books in 52 Weeks: Read 52 books in the span of a year, with each book correlating with a specific prompt. [10] X Research source Summer Reading: Read a set number of books between early June and early September. [11] X Research source
You could also read a book with a friend or book club, and then read a separate book by yourself.
You might do some extra reading if you finish a test or quiz before the rest of the class. You could read an extra chapter or 2 while you wait for your doctor’s appointment to start.
Don’t forget about plane trips, too! Books are a great way to keep yourself busy on a long flight.
If you want, use social media as a reward for achieving your reading goal for the day.
Houseplants can also be a nice touch to a reading nook, along with a wheelable book cart.
Sites like Project Gutenberg have lots of free ebooks available. You can also download your favorite fan fictions to your e-reader or mobile device from a collaborative writing site like Archive of Our Own (AO3). You can get a good quality e-reader for less than $100.
Apps like Goodreads, Basmo, and Bookly can help you stay on top of the books you’ve already read. Plus, it can be pretty inspiring to see how much you’ve accomplished!
For instance, you might read for 15-20 minutes when you first wake up and 15-20 minutes when you head to bed. Then, you have the rest of the day to focus on other activities.
Best of all, you can ask just about anyone for a book recommendation, whether it’s a friend, family member, co-worker, or a random stranger you pass in the bookstore.
