6 Tips for Reading 5+ Books at Once

I know I've done a similar blog post to this one. You can find the posts at the following links: 10 Tips for Reading Multiple Books at Once and 10 Tips for Reading More.

I made a post on Instagram back in April with my currently reading pile at the time. I got a few comments and DMs about that post asking how I do it. "How do I read 8 books at once?" "How do I keep all that information separate?"

So this post will focus on 6 tips for reading 5 or more books at once. All of these tips are things that help me personally in reading 5+ books at once.

Tip 1: Have specific times and places for each of your books.

I try to set aside times and places for when I read each book on my currently reading pile. For me, the times aren't specific time frames (i.e. 3:00-4:00 pm). However, if I'm sitting at my desk working on my blog, that's when I'm listening to an audiobook. In the mornings, when I'm drinking my breakfast shake, that's when I try reading an ebook. When I'm out on a walk or in the car, that's when I try listening to an audiobook.

Tip 2: Use every book format.

Use every single book format to your advantage. Physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks are your friends in reading 5+ books at once. And using each book format works to your advantage in different scenarios. Doing some chores around the house? Listen to an audiobook. Eating a meal or snack? Read an ebook. Having a relaxing moment at a park? Read a physical book.

Tip 3: Read anywhere and everywhere you can.

Reading anywhere you can - and everywhere you can - really helps you out in reading multiple books at once. Going to the beach? Listen to an audiobook on your way there and back, and have an ebook or physical book for reading there. This way, you're devoting time and places (Tip 1) to reading two separate books. Having a pool day? Read a book at the pool. Have an appointment? Bring a book with you just in case you have to wait for a little bit. Whatever situation you can read in, take advantage of it with a book. And Tip 2 really helps you out in this situation.

Tip 4: Read from different time periods or genres.

If you read from various genres, have your books be from different genres. If you tend to read more history or historical fiction, try to have different books set in different places or time periods. This way, your information isn't overlapping with your other books.

Tip 5: Don't rush your reading.

Don't rush your reading. This is one thing that I've noticed leads to a reading burnout and slump. If you try rushing through reading through 5+ books, this can really burn you out with your reading.

Tip 6: Buy a book sleeve.

Buying a book sleeve can really help you transport your books from one place to another. If you're having a beach day and are taking a physical book, having a book sleeve can help keep your book safe and protected, both while taking it to and from the beach and while at the beach.