I’ve always been an avid reader but this year my reading has increased exponentially. I’ve religiously tracked my reading on Goodreads since 2016 and noticed my reading volume has doubled since the start of the year. Here’s my book counts as of June 1 over four years. Note that the spike in 2019 isn’t due to reading shorter books. I’ve already read more pages in 2019 than I did for all of 2018!
Here’s a few ways I’ve kicked up my reading volume in 2019:
- I always have a book available to read. Sometimes I carry a physical book, which is my preferred format. Even better, late last year I downloaded Libby on my phone, which means I can instantly check out books on my phone from the New York Public Library.
- Reading is my go-to downtime activity. I don’t have a TV and my guitar is getting dusty. In the past, when I had a few moments free I’d sometime read an article online or clean up my email. Now I go directly to a book. Those little moments here and there add up.
- Track! YMMV but I really enjoy tracking and reviewing the books I read. Goodreads is my go-to social media.
Here’s my year in books for 2019. Feel free to follow me on Goodreads if you use it!
*Photo of my sister Autumn at a bookstore in Reykjavik, Iceland during our November 2017 trip.
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