Ten Tips for Reading More, 2022 Edition

As I began prepping my posts for this new year, I had a thought. It would be fun to update a few of the posts that I've published in the past. As a result, here we are.

I wanted to give you all some updated tips on how to read more: some of them will be similar, if not completely the same. However, there are a couple of new tips included in this list.

With all that said, here are ten tips for reading more, 2022 edition.

Tip 1: Take your time with reading.

Rushing your reading is, in my opinion, one of the top five ways to get yourself into a reading slump. It's not the only way, but it is in the top five ways. As a result, to allow yourself the opportunity to read more, it is best to take your time with reading, and not to rush it.

Tip 2: Do not worry about "keeping up" with other readers.

This can be another bump in the road for your reading. While it is human nature to compare oneself to others, this can be detrimental. So do not worry about keeping up with other readers, or trying to read the same amount as other readers. Read as you can, at your own pace, and when you can.

Tip 3: Do not force any reading.

Forcing your reading, similar to rushing your reading, is another way to get into a reading slump. If you are not in the mood to read, or are unable to read at a specific moment, then that is okay. Read when you are in a situation and mindset to do so.

Tip 4: Borrow, borrow, borrow.

Borrowing can greatly help you increase the number of books you read per year. Whether you borrow from friends, family, or a library, it can greatly help you in more ways than one. However, remember to return the book in the condition it was given to you.

Tip 5: Utilize all book formats.

We all have preferences for one book format. I, like many readers, prefer physical books. However, if you limit yourself to only one book format, then you may ultimately read less, on average, per year. If you read and enjoy a book in its ebook or audiobook format, you can always buy the physical copy as well.

Tip 6: Actively set aside time for reading.

This is always a hard tip to implement in one's day-to-day activities. Additionally, I will go over this in more detail in a separate post tomorrow, 5 January. However, actively setting aside time to read, no matter when you implement this, will help you read more in the long run.

Tip 7: Read whenever and wherever you can.

Again, this is another tip that can be difficult to apply to one's schedule. However, if you carry a book on you at all times (which is why all book formats can come in use) can help you read more when you have a lull in your daily activities. Some situations and places are not the most conducive to reading there. It can be helpful to attempt to utilize this tip when you can.

Tip 8: Read books from a variety of genres.

Reading from multiple genres, as with all of these tips, can increase your overall number of books read per year. You don't have to give up on your favorite genre(s). However, reading a couple of books from other genres can bump up your overall number.

Tip 9: Try to stay up-to-date with recent or upcoming book releases.

If you're anything like me, this can be a bit hard to keep up-to-date with recent or upcoming book releases, especially with the genres or authors you are the most interested in. However, doing your best to keep up-to-date with recent or upcoming book releases can help you figure out what might be some good books for you to pick up.

Tip 10: Follow bookish accounts and authors on social media.

This can really help you out with Tip 9. However, it can also help you find books - backlisted or recent releases - that you may be interested in reading. And if you have similar tastes to those you follow, your search for more books to read can be made so much easier.