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GENERAL BOOK/READING THREAD sankara-salute

How do you find time to read lotsa books ? Anytips +input. I dont really wanna cut into my little game time and time for painting. But I also wanna read more books. Atm I have read 5 to 6 short 300-400 page books a year which is good if I compare it to the fact that I read 0 books in some years before.

I "think" I could up my yearly books to 7-8 but 10 would prolly feel like im pushing it (if we talk about 300-400page books on average)

Gimme your thoughts or praise (for being a good boi who reads books) I know its not theory just ficiton but I just really started to read again in the last 3 years so Im easing myself into it by reading 40k novels. Its chill and mostly simple I also read some Brandon Sanderson fantasy novels. I know not high art but you gotta start somewhere.

EDIT : Good thread. Thanks for everyone who participated

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[โ€“] Cowbee@hexbear.net 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I use a habit tracker, and start reading 1 page a day, increasing by 1 per day, until it reaches unsustainable levels. Then I back off a bit until it's comfortable, right now that's 20-35 pages a day. I also recommend splitting theory and fiction, theory in the morning and fiction at night (or however works best for your schedule). Fiction is super fun and important for engaging with theory! Keeps reading interesting.

I don't like them, but audiobooks are super useful for others too!

[โ€“] 9to5@hexbear.net 8 points 1 week ago

Yeah I really should get on audiobooks / or podcasts when I paint. Which seems like it would be a cheatcode since you are suddenly super productive.

I usually read around 50-60 pages when I read . Helps me to immerse myself when I read a proper block and I get a bit into the zone. Reading can be really fun to me at times as well.