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Begin your reading journey by setting a realistic goal. Try to be specific; for example, you might want to read 24 books this year or set aside reading time every day. Think of how you can make reading a habit—and if you need help creating habits, check out Atomic Habits by James Clear! This popular book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make new habits stick.
Never wonder what to read next by curating a TBR (To Be Read) list. Keep your reading life thriving by always having a list of books waiting for you. Be sure to add some upcoming releases to your TBR as well; the anticipation will make them even more exciting to read.
Tracking your reading is key to keeping an eye on your habits and your progress toward your goal. Goodreads is a classic reading website and app, but new apps like Storygraph are becoming popular. More of a pen-and-paper person? A page in a notebook also does the trick.
Don’t forget about your local library! If you don’t already have a library card, it might be worth stopping by your library to get one. Visiting the library allows you to explore reading without the financial investment. Additionally, many libraries now give patrons access to ebooks and audiobooks that you can check out from the comfort of your own home.
Diversify your reading experience by exploring different reading formats, switching between the tangible enjoyment of physical books and the convenience of ebooks and audiobooks. This is a great way to infuse reading into your daily life—think listening to an audiobook at the gym and enjoying a physical book at home before bed.
Join book communities online, like #booktok, where readers come together to share recommendations, post reviews, and discuss stories. Or, take your community offline by joining or starting a book club! Connecting with fellow book lovers can enrich your reading experience and introduce you to hidden literary gems.
Challenge yourself to explore new genres and expand your reading horizons—dive into poetry, thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs, and more. Some readers enjoy juggling multiple books simultaneously, such as reading a fiction novel and a nonfiction book, to keep things interesting.
As you work towards your reading goal, remember that reading shouldn’t be stressful—the point is to enjoy it! If you’re having trouble keeping up with your goal, don't be afraid to adjust it. You can change your goal at any point to better align with your life.
No, I have not set a goal. No books on my list yet.
I do not but I really do want to start soon because I spend wayyyyyyy to much time on my phone.
I love books, I read whenever I get a chance.
I have a goal of 60 books to read this year. In 2023 I read 77.
I set a goal for 60 books this year!
My goal is to read an actual book a month while I listen to many audiobooks monthly. I?m very excited to read the Barbra Streisand biography, I Am Barbra.
I did not set a goal for the simple reason I usually read at least 1 book a day, although there are times it may take me couple days to read a long book due to people interupting me
I did not set a goal. I do have about 20 unread books at home that I would like to accomplish soon.
I try to read about 52 books a year. I am looking forward to finding new books that teach me something new.
havent set a reading goal but love to read! I have quite a few books here I can start on, not sure of any new ones at the moment
Love book communities
Yes I have a few books on my to read list with room to add more during the year. I strive to read about 4-5 books a month.
I set a small reading goal for this year. I'm waiting for the latest James Patterson book to be released.