Why Utilizing Every Book Format And Libraries Can Help You Read More

This idea came to me as I was updating my September 2021 Reading Wrap Up. On September 26, I did a quick count of how many books I had read. When I counted the books in my wrap up, I had not finished all of the books I began in September.  However, in the post, there were a total of twelve books read. I was surprised that I was able to read 12 books in total in September, even if some of them I had not finished until early October.

I have always said that if you want to read more, you should utilize

• Every book format
• Your local and/or school libraries

Utilizing audiobooks and ebooks ad much as physical books can help you read more, especially since many of us have a limited amount of physical books. As a result, accessing as many ebooks and audiobooks as you can gives you the opportunity to read more. This is also where libraries come in.

Libraries can give you access to more physical books than you, your family, and friends own. Additionally, if you use apps like Overdrive or Libby, you can have access to even more books in the ebook and audiobook formats.

I have little space for physical books, and I have to consider what and how much I spend. As a result, I am not always able to get all the physical books I want at any given moment. I have always allowed myself to utilize every book format and any library, electronic and physical. This allows me to read even more books per month beyond what I originally set in my monthly TBR piles.

I usually set 4-6 books in my monthly TBR piles. This is so I'm not pressuring myself to read more than I am comfortable with per month, and I can read at my own pace. Additionally, if I don't read all 4-6 books, then I know that is also okay.

However, not only do alternative book formats and libraries help you read more, it gives you access to books you want to read without spending too much money, if any, on them. There can be a variety of reasons why you may not be immediately inclined to actually buy a book you are interested in reading - not enough space, an uneasy relationship with the author, or any other reason.

I have often been worried about buying a book, especially when I know little to nothing about the book. (This has not always stopped me, but it is always a concern.) As a result, libraries, ebooks, and audiobooks are always a great alternative. If I decide to buy a book I am unsure about, the ebook or audiobook versions tend to be cheaper, allowing me to spend less on the book.