A Sense of Curiosity

Trade in some TV time or keep your digital devices out of sight. You can also chunk out your daily reading by setting goals based on how many pages you want to read in a single sitting.

Whenever you choose to read, carving out a set amount of time is critical to making your book-reading hab...

So, how do you cultivate the ability to read more books? Try these practices to develop healthy and mindful reading habits. Read what you find interesting (or what you’re writing about)

One of the fundamental rules of reading more books is simply reading what you like or find interesting. P...

Set realistic reading goals on both a micro and a macro level. For instance, setting micro goals like reading for 20 minutes a day is an achievable objective that doesn’t demand a lot of time out of your day.

Similarly, you can have big-picture macro goals of reading one book per month or 2...

If you’re actively writing about specific topics like travel, reading books about the history of early pioneers and legendary world travelers may broaden your creative horizons and inspire you in unique ways. Research book ideas and create a reading list.

Now that you have an idea of what y...

While reading multiple books at once may sound overwhelming, here are a few tips to make it doable.

Read different genres and balance pleasure reading with informative reading and emotional books with lighthearted books.

Read certain books in the right environments. Mix up your atmosp...

Those who are mentally active throughout the day may be intrigued by books that take us out of our sense of reality, like a gripping fantasy or otherworldly sci-fi. 

Conversely, your interest in reading books may be better sustained by actively learning and exploring the tangible world of n...

 But you can also keep it casual with smaller and less structured reading groups or by creating a book club amongst friends. 

Not into IRL (in real life) events? Try an online book club, log in to your favorite social media app, and find a community.

The #Book...

You can enjoy engaging conversations, meet new people, and discover new perspectives, which can inspire your writing or help you develop new ideas for a self-published book. 

Set realistic reading goals. If you’re currently starting at ground zero with your reading endeavors, set realistic ...

 It’s an easy hack to have a book within reach instead of your phone. Of course, your phone is also a book—so feel free to open your favorite ebook app or audiobook if you don’t feel like lugging around that 500-page hardcover!

Read multiple books at once. With the help of your reading list...

K.W. Colyard, a book features writer, shares some timeless tips to help build your reading list, starting with determining how much time you have and creating realistic reading goals.

But, perhaps her most valuable takeaway tip is to mix it up. Instead of creating a linear ...

However, bringing a book with you wherever you go can replace mindless digital consumption with something that tangibly advances your reading goals.

Depending on the book, reading can prime your interpersonal skills while you’re out and about. A published study determined a connection betwe...

And while we’re on the topic of different mediums …Try audiobooks and assistive technologies

For those who can’t get to a library or bookstore very often, e-readers like Kindles and iPads are practical tech that can store an entire library worth of books.

Although digital, reading fro...

Although reading books can be better for comprehension and retention, audiobooks are another practical alternative that helps people consume more books by listening to them.

So if sitting still to read isn’t possible or enjoyable, grab some headphones and expand your imagination, absorb new...

There’s something tactile and engaging about a good book. It’s sensory and stimulating on many levels, and reading itself activates the brain while helping advance one’s imagination, creativity, and logic.

Beyond the short-term mental benefits, one compelling study found that reading just 3...

Unless you grew up a bookworm, discovering the magic of reading, picking up a book doesn’t always come naturally.

Finding the time and energy to read can be challenging for many of us, especially writers and creators. And yet, it’s impossible to deny the many benefits that reading books can...