In Sunday's paper, The Gazette, there was an article about how to read more books in 2018. Reading more is a great resolution. Some suggestions for reading more:
- 1. buy an e-reader: I personally hate reading long articles (for school) or books online. For me, holding books, feeling them, and smelling them is part of the reading experience. But, if you like reading electronically, an e-reader is a great way to do so. E-readers are also less bulky to take on trips. Although, I did once bring back 28 books from France and did not have to pay for heavy bags.
- Use the library: I love the library. As long as you don't accrue fines (like me) borrowing from the library is a free way to access books. I also like checking out library books because if I don't like a book or don't have time to finish it before it's due, I haven't wasted money.
- Join a book club
- Join Goodreads or follow reading blogs, like this one for recommendations.
- Set aside time to read each day. It could be 10, 20, or 30 minutes, or if you are truly lucky, an hour or more. I think it's helpful to set aside time to read at the same time each day: before bed, during your commute, on your lunch break, when your child/children are napping.
- Have a reading spot: A comfy chair or sofa, a blanket, a table to put a drink and a snack on help set a good atmosphere for reading. And of course a cat (or other pet) is a nice addition.
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