How to Read More Books in 2023 (Top 07 Tips)

 How to Read More Books in 2023

We all want to read more books, yet many of us have fallen out of the habit. If you want to get back on track and read more books in 2023, you should certainly have a look at the suggestions below.

1. Choose the right books to begin with

If the last book you read was in college, regardless of your age, it's definitely a good idea to start slowly.

Selecting the appropriate book can mean the difference between beginning a pleasant journey towards greater reading and simply giving up.

What should you check for when selecting books?

How simple it is to read. Not all books are written the same way, and some have quite complicated stories that are a little more difficult to follow. Most page-turners are usually easy to read, so start with The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

How many pages are there? Choosing a book based on its number may appear silly.

2. Set easily achievable goals

That may sound ridiculous, but don't push yourself to attain unachievable goals. You should examine your life, take a hard look in the mirror, and determine how much time you can afford to devote to reading each day.

Many people go on this path with preconceived notions. "I will read more novels starting January 1st". You could, but you probably won't.

Instead, limit the number of pages to a few. Assume 20 pages. That can be accomplished in about 30 minutes for a fast reader. Make a habit of reading those 20 pages at the same time every day, or after completing another daily chore.

Here's how it works. You'll wind up reading more regardless. Perhaps not on your list.

3. Set yourself up for success with a distraction-free environment

Set your phone on Airplane Mode, switch off the television, and shut the door. Your reading time should be uninterrupted and devoid of distractions.

Receiving phone calls while reading can be both frustrating and detrimental to your newly formed reading pattern. You get distracted and pulled away from the action, and it might be difficult to get back into it.

While you are unlikely to be able to manage and keep away all distractions, it is still necessary to do as much for yourself as possible when it comes to reading. You should have a comfortable space or at the very least a couch.

To get the most out of your experience, try to surround yourself with a pleasant setting.

4. Change your mindset

First and first, you should reconsider your attitude towards reading in general. It is not a chore, and you should not consider it as such.

It's easy to understand why so many of us see things this way from a psychological standpoint. Reading is required at school, and everything that has the word "mandatory" next to it becomes less enjoyable.

But, we must change our thinking to reflect the fact that we are now grownups. There is no required reading list, and we will not be graded on our comprehension of the novels we read. Nobody will ever assign us a 2000-word essay on any of the books we read.

5. Buy more books

Yeah, if you want to read more, you should buy more books. Have some fun with it. Instead of forcing yourself to read more of the same books you've had in your house for years, go to a library and get three novels that interest you right now.

You are no longer the same person you were four years ago. So, why would you put yourself under pressure to read something you intended to read four years ago but didn't?

Furthermore, it is usually a good idea to keep a book nearby. You should always have a book with you, whether you're at home, on the bus, or simply traveling. You never know when you'll have a few spare minutes or when you'll need anything.

6. Try different genres

You should never make assumptions about your reading preferences (or anything else for that matter). Test it first and make your decision later.

You should constantly keep an open mind when it comes to new experiences. Whether it's through food, movies, or novels. Maybe you tried reading a horror novel a few years ago and didn't enjoy it.

Try another.

Never read the same type of novel over and over again. It's as easy as it is harmful to become trapped in the same genre for years. Change things up, and try new books and authors.

You may end up reading a lot more books if you learn that you enjoy things you previously thought you didn't, and you never know what you might be missing out on.

7. Always check reading lists online

Did you realize that over 50,000 novels are released each year? That works up to approximately 1,000 every week.

That much reading cannot be completed by a single person. But communities can, which is one of the most amazing things about today.

Individuals who share similar interests can form communities, either on social media platforms or in more formal settings, and share their experiences.

Currently, you can discover online forums for almost anything. You will undoubtedly meet more people than you can think who share your reading preferences.

Go online for book recommendations or top lists of books in your field of interest, and this will undoubtedly motivate you to read more books to get through as many as possible.