Easy Ways to be a Better Reader

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Emma
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One of the biggest things people have a problem with is not reading enough or not being consistent. If you want to change your reading habits for the better, follow these easy tips.

Independent Book Stores

One of the biggest problems with reading is finding a book that will really hook you. Visit your local bookstore, and you’ll be surprised by how knowledgeable the staff is. They will help you pinpoint a book that’s perfect for you that you won’t be able to put down.

Time

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Lack of time is another big factor in people reading less. But to be a really good reader, you need to be smart about finding the time during the day to read. If you take public transportation to work, that is a perfect time to read. If you don’t, carry around your book with you anyway in case you find yourself with a few minutes to spare waiting for an appointment or a friend.

Book Club

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This is an exceptionally interesting non-fiction memoir by Kate Bowler, who was 35 with a beautiful baby son when her odd stomach pains were diagnosed as incurable stage IV colon cancer. Bowler is an expert on the American Prosperity Gospel, churches which specifically believe that true faith can persuade God to grant all of a person’s wishes. She finds herself longing for this to be possible – praying for a miracle – when she knows this can’t happen…. Apparently Glennon Doyle describes KB as a “Christian Joan Didion” and tho that’s a weird way of putting it I can totally see how that fits! It’s a v v interesting exploration of contemporary America – it felt bizarrely timely to be reading on the day of the Florida shooting – and I salute her for being so honest and raw in writing and reminding us all, we know not for whom the bell tolls, and how long any of us have got. And that we should live accordingly. Ok sermon over; have a great weekend xxxx • • • • #katebowler #everythinghappensforareason #andotherliesiveloved #reader #readers #reading #cancermemoir #coloncancer #readingfrommybookshelf #books #book #booklovers #bibliophiles #readersbooks #bookshelves #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #readingonthesubway #prosperitygospel @randomhouse

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Another great way to encourage yourself to start reading is by joining a book club. Normally you’ll have a month to read a book, which will motivate you to get it done knowing that you’re on a deadline.