just started reading my first book of the new year!
Mychal Threetsis the internet’s reigning favorite librarian.
AndOliver Jameswent viral for sharing his journey as he taught himself to read as a functionally illiterate adult.
But oftentimes, I end up reading more just by listening to those audiobooks before bed.
Its a lesson Ive held on to for years and years, and it brings me daily joy."
As for his daily reading habit, Oliver says, “I read one to three hours per day.
It really depends on what my day is like.”
3.On the other hand, Ayman says she loves reading at night before she falls asleep.
“I mostly read before I go to bed.
Thats the time Im not busy, and theres no distractions,” she explains.
“I make a run at make an effort to read as much as I can whenever I can.
That means getting all my priorities and responsibilities done so I can read with a clear mind.”
I usually end up reading more.
4.BTW, audiobooks absolutely count too.
Mychal says, “Im a big reader of audiobooks, and I also read at night.
Thats always been the power of audiobooks for me.
“Join a book club!
Theres so much excitement that comes from reading together with friends and bookworms,” he says.
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Mychal says, “If you dont often make it into libraries, thats okay!
Consider e-resources with your library card, such as Hoopla Digital and Libby by OverDrive.
Both of these give you access to e-books and audiobooks to enjoy (for free)!”
8.Oliver says that he’s gotten some excellent recommendations from his followers on TikTok.
“I find new books through TikTok recommendations.
My followers have put me on to some good ones!”
You might try making a post asking your friends and followers for book recs.
You never know they might suggest a life-changing read.
“I really enjoy young adult books, things likeHoles,Knockout, orHouse Arrest,” he says.
“I also like self-help and motivational books likeThe Four AgreementsorThe Alchemist.
And I also like kids books, likeThe Giving TreeorI Am Every Good Thing.”
10.Ayman also scouts book recs online by looking at what the people she’s following are reading.
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11.If you’re anything like me, your phone can be a major distraction.
Instead, work with yourself to find what helps you read.
“Focus is the most difficult aspect of reading!”
“I adapt with each reading session and remind myself that its okay to take breaks.”
“Remind yourself that however fast you read, its the perfect speed!”
“Once you realize that reading is not a competition, reading focus is much easier to accomplish.”
14.Oliver sometimes reads aloud on TikTok Live to hold himself accountable and share his progress.
15.Movement and music also help Oliver stay focused on reading.
He says, “I listen to music while I read.
It helps me to focus.
I also read while I work out.”
They useGoodReadsto keep a log of their reading andFableto chat about the books they’re into.
Anything I manage on top of that is just the icing on top of an already delicious cake.
And I’ve dusted offthe GoodReads account I forgot I hadin case anyone wants to read along with me.
17.Or you could track your reading by hand, like Oliver.
He says, “I set a goal last year to read 100 books.
I logged each book in my Bookish Companion, which is a reading log that I kept.”
I’m also a manual tracker.
Its like a movie in my head.
Whenever Im reading, I can fully escape from reality using the words Im reading on a page.
I imagine anything I come across, from the world building to the clothing the characters are wearing.
“Reading is an escape.
“Books were always there for me with whateveremotionsI was feeling.
Reading saved me, and it has saved countless others.
Thank you, books!
Ill never forget what youve done for my life.”
