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03/23/20 at 3:17PM UTC
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How to read a book in 10 days

Since 2016 I’ve been reading at least 24 books a year. If you’re an avid reader like me, that might not seem like a lot, but in the US the average person reads just 4 books a year. So it’s not surprising that 2 books a month can seem like an insurmountable task. In fact, I always get questions like, “how do you have the time?” Or reactions like “I always lose interest and quit”. So what do I say when people ask how I read so much? Something I’ve been doing unconsciously for the last few years has really helped be build a discipline around reading and it’s simple. First, take the total number of pages and divide by ten. Example: 323 page book divided by 10 equals 32.3 pages Second, every time I sit down to read, I commit to reading that number of pages. If I don’t think I can read that many pages in one setting I’ll not read that book. Similarly, I’ll use this logic when deciding WHEN to read. If I’m not in the mental space to read 32.3 pages, I’ll simply pick another activity and read some other time. It might seem like this practice would incentivize reading shorter books. In practice, I’ve found the exact opposite. Once I commit to reading 32.3 pages… I get into the book and often read far more than the 32.3. I’ve used this technique in reading every book in the Stormlight Archive in which each book is over 1,000 pages… every sessions I read 100 pages or more I got more used to the reading length and my discipline/focus got stronger. Like anything, success in life can be found in daily discipline. I encourage you to try this practice and see how it works for reading and other parts of your life like exercise.

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Brittany Lynn
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03/26/20 at 12:07PM UTC
I have been "reading" with Audible this past year and I love it! The commutes are so much more fun now. It is always the case though, the last 15 minutes of the book are when I arrive to the office. :) My favorites recently have been When the Crawdads Sing and Becoming.
smoleyx3
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03/26/20 at 8:35PM UTC
I wish I could do that! I always zone out during audio books and then have to re-listen or miss huge chunks of the book :(
Ladyboss261440
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03/26/20 at 9:40PM UTC
I noticed that happens to me only if the narrator is not good. Trevor Noah- Born a crime is so good and narrated by him.
smoleyx3
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03/28/20 at 12:52PM UTC
I've heard talking to strangers by malcom gladwelly is first of it's kind, meant to be an audio-book, not a book to read.
Ladyboss261440
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03/26/20 at 5:10AM UTC
My biggest issue is picking what to read so then I don’t read anything. Any book recommendations or where you find your book ideas would be great.
smoleyx3
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03/26/20 at 8:34PM UTC
Goodreads is great! You can find friends on goodreads through phone numbers, facebook connections, etc. you can then check out what your friends are reading and even see how they rated the books. I also like to read books from recent tv shows... little fires everywhere is a super easy read and you can watch the show after which is currently live on Hulu.
Joan Schaefer Poach
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03/25/20 at 7:13PM UTC
I regularly read at least 125 books a year. I too read for the enjoyment of it and don’t count number of pages. This year I’m ahead of myself, I’ve read 35 already. I keep track on Goodreads and boy, I wish my library participated in Libby! With the library closed, I’m running out of books! Fortunately I’ve got some on the Kindle that I haven’t gotten to yet!
StellaK
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04/10/20 at 5:24PM UTC
Wow! 125 books? That's amazing!
Anonymous
03/25/20 at 6:59PM UTC
I take the similar approach. Instead of dividing the page with 10, I read for the first 10 minutes or so and see how many pages I can easily go. Since English is not my native language, this helps me to gauge the vocabulary level of the book and see if I can keep on reading it.
smoleyx3
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03/26/20 at 8:33PM UTC
Ooooh I like that too. May try switching to a time commitment.
Deena Segal
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03/25/20 at 6:34PM UTC
I found that being in book clubs helped me. I belong to my local library book club and read at least one book each month.
LISA FORSYTHE
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03/25/20 at 6:19PM UTC
This is a great tip. I used to be one of those that read two books in a week, but with life, not so much. I can still read a book of over 300 pages in less than a week, but if it does not continuing to draw my attention, it will take longer. I try not to "quit" a book even when it is a bad read. I stay committed.
Focused444371
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03/25/20 at 5:16PM UTC
Thanks for these great tips! I have about 10 books on my nightstand and can't seem to finish any :) I think I have book ADD!
Bev Page
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03/25/20 at 4:37PM UTC
I read 3-4 books a month without counting pages. i read for the enjoyment not to count pages or judge my progress. i prefer hard back. sorry not with you on this but keep counting and engaging
Anonymous
04/10/20 at 5:23PM UTC
That's awesome!
Patsy Hull
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03/25/20 at 4:19PM UTC
Before iPads and smart phones the most books that I read in one week was 27...I carried one to work every day to read on breaks and if I traveled i would have 4 or 5
Elizabeth Blatchford
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03/25/20 at 6:31PM UTC (Edited)
I do the same thing. If I'm on hold or waiting in line, I whip out my kindle and read a few pages.
smoleyx3
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03/25/20 at 6:21PM UTC
In ONE WEEK?!
Elizabeth Blatchford
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03/25/20 at 3:30PM UTC
I like the methodology! I use an app called Goodreads to track my reading and the books I am interested in. Like other social media platforms, you can invite friends and, a bonus, you can share your favorite reads!
smoleyx3
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03/25/20 at 6:21PM UTC
Love good reads! I create a “shelf” for every year so I can track my annual reading.
Elizabeth Blatchford
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03/25/20 at 6:32PM UTC
You actually can create a reading challenge on the site each year and it will track your % to goal.

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