Reading the pages dressed in emotions and thoughts is like a voyage to a time. If you want to witness history, understand the present world, and want to chase the future, then you must hook your eyes on the book. Reading is liberating. It is one of the best habits that you can cultivate. You never know which thought will connect to you and will change your universe. If you are a beginner or one who loses the track of the reading world like everyone of us, then there is a list of tricks and strategies penned below that will ensure you are a reader in the long run.
Here are the 9 tips to become a reader
1. Surround yourself with books
If you want to feel excited about your reading journey, then the best possible way is to get in connection with the book tubers, joining a book club you will easily find out on Facebook or Instagram, or visiting a library once or twice a week. When you notice their excitement and curiosity about books, somehow you also fall in love with books. If you want to dive into the pages, then you need to be a part of the incredible bookish world.
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2. Start writing a story or poem
If you want a brilliant piece of writing, then you have to read books there is no other way out. One cannot simply write a book based on imagination only. They need to read a book to comprehend a plot, how to make the story interesting, and to discover the problems in the society we thought never existed. Getting involved in creative writing is one door that takes you to the world of books.
3. Choose the book wisely
Reading is like magic, which makes you turn to the next page, but this only works when you choose the right book. If you start with classic books like Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Dalloway, then your voyage will lose track for sure. Picking up the hard books in starting will make you feel bore and you will lose interest easily. So it will be best to start with a short story, poem, or novellas. It will take one or two sitting to complete the book and this act will help you gain confidence, which will encourage you to read more books. You can also check out book apps. Maybe they don’t have a deep meaning like the classic books but they help you gain an interest in reading. Small steps are the recipe for confidence.
4. Find out your favourite genre
Are you the person who holds your breath until the end of the movie, or the person who is still waiting for Mr. Darcy, or someone who is searching for the meaning of existence? There are more chances to complete the book when you choose the book of your kind. Trying out your favourite genre makes reading more exciting and interesting.
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5. Make a reading list
To be consistent towards reading, you can build a reading list of books that match your taste. Don’t pressurize yourself to read four to five books a week. Better you read one book per week and step-by-step increase your level.
6. Audiobooks
If you are busy with daily chores and don’t have the time to spend time with books then you must go for audiobooks. The audiobook is an audio version of any book. You can hear that even when you are working or jogging. So there are no more excuses to skip reading. Close your eyes and let every word of the book travel through your ears.
7. It’s fine to quit
It’s completely fine to quit the book halfway. If your book doesn’t match your taste, then it is better to quit the book and save your precious time.
8. Make it fun
To make the reading journey fun, you can do a readathon which is a challenge to read several books at a time. You can do it in a book club or with your friends. Writing reviews and recommending books is the other way, and it also opens the door to earning money.
9. Read for yourself
Remember the last time you read a book? Wait, I am not talking about exams. This is the problem with our education system. Students read books to gain marks, they don’t read books out of love. We always need a reason or profit from everything. There is only one way to be a reader. You need to love books for no reason. In short, read books to enjoy the reading journey like the bird flying in the endless sky.
By – Swarnali Bhattacharjee
