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If you’re struggling to complete your reading challenge because you’re only reading the books that you “should” read, it’s time to start focusing on books that you want to read. Shift your attention to books that you’re actually in the mood for, and you’ll have an easier time finishing them up in time.
Explore Shorter Books
Books of different lengths count equally toward your reading goal, and you should explore shorter ones if you’re far behind. From Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea to George Orwell’s Animal Farm, many beloved classics come with a low page count and now’s a better time than ever to tick them off your list.
SidoniaPoetry & Short Stories
Poetry books and short stories can be read in a relatively short period of time. They’ll help you reach your reading goal with ease, while also helping you expand your literary horizons and introducing you to genres you wouldn’t have considered otherwise.
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Before heading to your local IKEA, assess the size of your personal book collection. This will help you determine how big of a shelf you’re going to need – but always remember to leave room for more.
Not Just Books
It’s highly likely you’ll display other decorations and trinkets on your shelf along with books, so take them into consideration and remember they’ll take a significant amount of space.
Available Space
Even if you’d like to have an enormous shelf that covers an entire wall, this is not an option when you live in a small apartment. Pick a shelf that works for your room, and consider space-saving solutions such as vertical, floating, and corner shelves.
Durable Material
Books are much heavier than they look, and they’ll weigh down on your shelf after a while, so it’s extremely important to buy a durable shelf, ideally one made from solid wood.
Right Style
It’s important that the shelf you choose fits into your aesthetics, so look for a shelf that perfectly complements the rest of your decorations.
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]]>Night Of The Living Rez
This dark humor book by Morgan Talty tells the story of a group of people living on the Maine Penobscot reservation. While navigating serious topics such as family tragedy and poverty, this novel also explores themes of perseverance and love.
The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee
This intriguing tale by David Treuer is filled with historical events and memoirs, describing how American Indians first came into contact with settlers. Furthermore, this story shows hardships such as land seizures and forced assimilation contributed to Native American people’s will to survive.
Code Talker
Written by Joseph Bruchac, this young adult novel will resonate with any history and war buff. This is a tale based on the miraculous work of the Navajo code talkers, who carried messages in their native language for US troops during World War II. It was this bravery that contributed to victory in the devastating war that affected the world.
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]]>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People By Stephen Covey
This classic book focuses on developing effective habits and creating a positive mindset for success in all areas of life.
How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie
Originally published in 1936, this book has remained relevant due to its timeless advice on building strong relationships and effective communication.
Think and Grow Rich By Napoleon Hill
This book emphasizes the power of positive thinking and its ability to create wealth and success.
The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle
This spiritual guide encourages readers to live in the present moment, letting go of past regrets and future anxieties.
The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho
This novel teaches readers about the importance of following their dreams and trusting the journey of life.
Man’s Search for Meaning By Viktor Frankl
This memoir details Frankl’s experiences in a concentration camp during World War II, and how he found meaning and purpose in his suffering.
Awaken the Giant Within By Tony Robbins
This motivational book offers practical strategies for self-improvement, including goal-setting, self-talk, and overcoming obstacles.
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]]>Avoid Temptations
If you already have too many books at home that you haven’t read, it’s important to avoid temptations. Don’t go to bookstores too often, and unsubscribe from their newsletters so you wouldn’t be tempted to spend money when there are sales and discounts.
Better Choices
The books you haven’t read will keep piling up if you’re buying them for no good reason. Stick to purchasing books that come highly recommended or the ones you really want to read. If you’re a mood reader, avoid buying things “for later” and only stick to books that you want to dive into right away.
Have a Limit
Set boundaries for yourself by limiting the number of books you can buy or the amount of money you can spend on them. In addition to helping you avoid mindless spending, this technique will help you only buy the books that you’re really interested in.
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]]>Happy Place by Emily Henry
Emily Henry has taken over Booktok/Bookstagram in 2022 and we are so here for it! If Happy Place is anything like her most popular novels, Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, and Book Lovers, this is sure to be a great one. Her rom-com novels are the perfect casual read, and we hope this one is too!
8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is famous for his wisdom and guidance in mental health and meditation. After his first book, Think Like a Monk, we’ve all patiently waited for the next drop of wisdom from him. His next book, 8 Rules of Love, discusses how to find, keep, and let go of love while using ancient wisdom and new science to back up his advice.
You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd
Cariad Lloyd is a comedian and the host of the podcast, Griefcast. In her new novel, You Are Not Alone, she discusses grief in a vulnerable way that anyone that has experienced loss needs to hear, and she does it with humor too! We can’t wait to read this one.
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]]>Colleen Hoover, It Begins With Us
Colleen Hoover is one of the most recognizable authors for modern female readers. In 2016 she released It Ends With Us. This incredibly emotional story left readers wanting more. As a result of the viral demand, Hoover wrote a sequel, It Begins With Us in late 2022, which answers all the burning questions that readers had.
Jennifer Egan, The Candy House
This book has been one of the most anticipated books of the year. This novel is a follow-up to Jennifer’s earlier work, A Visit from the Goon Squad, which won her a Pulitzer Prize in 2010. It was applauded for its innovative structure and writing technique. At the same time, Egan takes on a fresh commentary on technology, memory, and privacy through 14 interlinked stories.
Xochitl Gonzalez, Olga Dies Dreaming
This novel is a story of a Wedding planner living in New York, working for the Manhattans elite. The protagonist has some humble origins and morals. However, the reality of her self-made success is more complicated and isolating than anticipated.
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]]>Read Books You Like
It may seem like an obvious one, but so many people try to force themselves to read the books that they feel like they “should” be reading, sacrificing the enjoyment and ultimately dropping off because they’re not actually having any fun at all. If you want to start building up a reading habit, it’s important to choose books you like. You can challenge yourself later on when you’re already in the habit of reading a lot.
Quit Early
Similarly, if you start a book and realize that you’re not feeling it as much as you expected, don’t hesitate to stop reading it. It’s okay to be a quitter in this context.
Build Reading Time Into Your Day
The best way to make a habit of reading is to include it into your routine. Whether it’s in the morning, before bed, during lunch, or on the bus, even 15 minutes of daily reading time will add up quick.
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]]>Always Keep a Book On You
Most of us aren’t so good at dealing with idle time, so we tend to pull out our phones. But if you used all of those moments of waiting for the bus, waiting in line, or waiting for your coffee order to read instead of scroll Instagram, imagine how much more reading you’d get done!
Find Books You Love
Many people who don’t like to read have bad associations of it from childhood when they were forced to read books in school they weren’t interested in. Well, there’s no reason to make yourself read boring books! There is pretty much a 100% chance you can find a book you’ll enjoy, so choose those instead of trying to force yourself through The Iliad or something (unless that’s what you’re into!).
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]]>Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro (March 2)
Klara and the Sun is Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel since winning the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature, so people really can’t wait to read it. The book is about a technologically advanced future filled with dystopian elements … sound familiar? The story follows an “Artificial Friend” named Klara who hopes to be chosen by a prospective owner.
Somebody’s Daughter, Ashley C. Ford (June 1)
Author Ashley C. Ford, co-host of HBO’s Lovecraft Country Radio podcast, tells the story of her childhood and her father’s imprisonment in this memoir about the complexities of coming of age and family relationships.
The Turnout, Megan Abbott (July 6)
For anybody who grew up loving movies like Center Stage and Step Up, this book about sisters who co-run their late mother’s dance studio is sure to be of interest.
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