Makin' Time

A book blog(Bookmeo.com) /fellow Twitterer (@bookhound) posted this blog entry a few weeks ago on "5 Tips On Making Time To Read". Seeing as I am having trouble "behaving" with my book-reading habits I found these rather interesting...doable...#3 is weird to me but it could work for you? I am a definite victim of #2 just because i get in these moods where I have to put down one book and read another that I am "craving". #4 with the short books/stories is cool. Le mec and I were talking about starting a "short story book club". Still waiting to come into fruition.

1) Set a “reading time” every day, many people do this before bed. You can work it into your schedule, after you do it several days it will become routine.

2) Limit the number of books you read. All too often I get started on four or five books at the same time. I have concluded that keeping my reading to no more than two books actually keeps me on track to finish those books.

3) You don’t have to finish every book you start. I have talked with people who think they have to finish every book they start. With the huge pile of books I have, I feel no obligation to finish a “stinker” book. If I don’t have a desire to turn the page, I normally don’t get past chapter 1. When we make the time to read it is important to enjoy the book you are reading. I know I likely miss out on some good books with slow starts, but there are plenty of books out there.

4) Read short books. I always feelgood when I finish a book. So every so often throw in a “quick read book” it feels great to finish a book.

5) Talk about the books you read. You can discuss books at book club or online. Sharing your joy about reading feels great. Encouraging reading, and getting people to read more books is great ! This keeps your passion for reading, and thus you will make more time to read.

Agree? Disagree? Got any tactics you utilise yourself?