Summary of tips: 1) Bring your book everywhere with you and look at it just like how you look at your phone to avoid public interaction. 2) Read a book that you're interested in. You'll generally stick to it. 3) Don't watch TV or do other shit. Read instead. 4) Read different types of books that don't overlap, so you can read more than one book at a time with ease. 5) Don't force yourself to read shit you don't like. The end. These are really good tips and I don't understand all of the hate.
Usually when I read, I have to read a sentence twice before I move on.. I hate it so much because it makes me so slow but I do it so I can understand the book
I don't get the hype about reading a lot of books at the same time. To me reading is about enjoying one at a time, in order to really get into it... #justmyopinion
Totally agree, the fastest I've ever read a book was in about two and a half days with about 800 pages in paperback and I go at it from dawn till dusk. And after that I recover from my book hangover for a couple of weeks or so and start anew :D
Jenny Sandoval I agree, u need to have different books in order to not get bored of the main book. No matter how fun it is, you will eventually tire out. TV shows is another.
I sometimes read two books at a time. It really doesn't change how into I get to the books at all. I don't always do that though because it makes finishing a book a lot longer.
WOW, some of these comments are so hateful. Everyone should read as fast as they want to and as much as they want to. She's not saying that everyone has to read like she does, she's just saying how she reads. I read very similar to her. No, its not a race or anything...but I have SO MANY books I want to read in my lifetime, and reading is my favorite thing, so that's what I do every evening after work. Some books go faster than others (depending how into them I am). And some I don't remember well, although I think that's because they just weren't memorable. Do you remember every single TV episode and movie you've watched? I don't watch very much TV anymore, I've pretty much replaced TV with reading. People always ask me how I read so much, and its that simple...I don't sit around playing apps and games a lot, I don't spend loads of time of social media, and I watch Netflix maybe 2 hours a week. Sometimes not even at all. Depends if I'm into a show or not. So my time is spend working, with my family around supper, and reading. When you read 3-4 hours a night, its easy to finish a book, especially if its short or YA. That's what I like to do. You read what you want to and how much you want to. As long as people are reading, even if its just a book a year, I think that's awesome!
These are some of the most vicious comments I have ever received and this is a BOOK video. I made this because it was requested. People realized I read a lot and wanted to understand how I did it. I didn't make this to "brag about myself" if that's all you think it's about find a new video. I also appreciate the comments telling me I'm lying or not very intelligent, because of how I look. If that's how you think you lead a very sad life. I will be stopping comments in the near future if these continue.
First and foremost, I'm really sorry for all the malicious comments down below :( , but I wanted to really thank you for your tips since they really did seem helpful, have a great day :)
I've had people tell me that I'm lying when I mark things off as marked on Goodreads or when I talk to people in bookclubs. Even sometimes I'll have people quiz me randomly on books to see if I really did read it, as if there's some nerd conspiracy to rule the world through pages read.... Seriously, just do what you're doing. You're doing you just fine and anyone with an issue because you're good at what you do then they can kick rocks.
It's fine, honestly. You still take in the joy of it, it's just done sooner lol. Like binge watching Netflix. You finish fast, and the end kind of upsets you, but you move on.
There's some good tips here. Assume a reading speed of 250 words a minute. Say a book can typically range from 60,000 to 100,000 words. That's 4 to 7 hours or so, on average, to read a book, or 64 to 112 hours to read 16 books. With about 720 hours in a month, assume there are 480 waking hours. That means at an average speed of reading, 16 books a month would take about 14 to 24 percent of one's waking time or about 3.5 to 6 hours a day. GS says she's a fast reader but not a speed reader, so cut that in half to get a rough idea of her number of reading hours. I wonder if she has any tips on how to concentrate and focus.
Burgundy not really, if reading becomes an habit you don’t need to have a lot of free time at all. Just turn of your phone and your tv, and then you could read as much as you want
Karenina Cruz Also work, family, businesses and/or school gets involve. Plus sleep. 1-2 hours a day is do able but not everyone can devote 4+ hrs a day, but you could say that about any leisure activity. prioritization.
If I really like a book I can also read it in a day. I am relatively fast reader. About 320-350 words per minute. Sometimes when I really love a book I stop and think about it a bit more. Sometimes I am even delaying finishing the book as I want to be entangled in some world for extra time. I usually also read few books at once.
Yesss, me too. I read 15 books a month, pretty much every month. And I used to follow about 20 tv shows, which is waaaay too many. I dropped all of those and now I watch like 4 tv shows, 2 of which are in between seasons. And now I'm obsessed with reading and it sometimes takes way too much time, and I only get like 3 hours of sleep. So I gotta work on that.
I've pretty much replaced TV time with reading. Much more enjoyable for me! A lot of it happened when I worked for my local cable company and got the inside scoop on just how crooked the TV networks really are. I still watch Netflix, but maybe 2 hours a week? So not much. Reading is just much more relaxing for me :)
Gabriella Amaral I also sleep only 3 hours on most nights, sometimes even less. Its weird, Coz I exercise so much (mostly to tire myself out so I sleep more) BUT it never happens, I watch a lot of TV n smoke quite a bit but I actually do quite a bit of reading even while doing those things, but I just cant sleep on command. I tried yoga, routine, n now extremely strenuous exercise but I still am not able to get more sleep :(
I agree. A three star rating is "I liked it" ....which isn't bad at all. lol What I usually do is read the one or no star ratings to see why people might not like the book, then decide from there if its something that would get on my nerves as well. lol But for the most part if it gets a three or over I consider it!
Most of the time goodreads ratings are pretty close to my own, but there is always that over hyped book or the one where there are a lot of people giving the book one star because it's sci fy and they only like contemporary (yes I've actually seen people write those types of reviews).
I think the best tip you gave is picking books you are really into and will love to read. I definitely read much faster if I'm really into a book and often finish them in one sitting.
i read an 800 book in a day it's all about how much you like the book sometimes i spend a week on a 100 page book because i simply don't want to read it
Speed reading is good for college and textbooks. However if you want to read literature I think you should take your time, specially if you're reading a dense book like, for example, Brothers Karamazov or Siddhartha. In those books there are passages that you want to dissect, delve into, meditate on, analyze, however you want to call it, in order to get as much as you can from your reading or get as close as you can to what the author intended to communicate. IMHO if you read literature fast you don't know how to read literature. Enjoying literature fully (and all fine things in life, like wine, good food, fine art, classical music, etc), requires patience or time. You don't rush through the Louvre, unless you you don't know how to appreciate art.
Bingo. The fact is, there are many books that aren't considered classics that this would apply to just as well. For instance, she mentions reading Game of Thrones. I've only read a little of that, myself, but I recall being quite impressed with the narrative voice and style, and believe it's worth slowing down to appreciate.
I feel like you're forgetting that some books are worth spending a lot of time on. No joke, it took me two months to read Wise Man's Fear, despite loving the story. Focusing on how many books I read, for me, kinda ruins reading. It makes me not want to challenge myself and read something a bit tougher, or something I might need to take breaks from. If that's not something that affects you, then that's great! But bear in mind that some books are worth their time.
Thank you SO MUCH for making this!! RUclips's algorithm read my mind... I've been wanting to be more efficient with reading and am really busy, moreso than I've ever been. This really helped and gives me more motivation!
OH MY GOSH! The fact that you've watched one of my videos has me freaking out hahah. I've watched you since middle school! Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Its just perspective. To me, i can watch multiple shows but i cant read multiple books. This is because i watch more than i read, but i am trying to read more! Idk, maybe i can read multiple books if i tried, but i would just rather finish a book before i start another.
"One year from now you will be the same person you are today, with the exception of the people you meet and the books you read." Choose what you read wisely. Garbage in, garbage out.Thanks, Grace, for taking your time to make this video.
Grace Stella --- This is more like you explaining WHY YOU READ and HOW YOU STRUCTURE YOUR READINGS so that reading lots AND at a high speed is possible for YOU. Thank you for your video, well done!
I read 19 books last month and this month 15 books. Some of them were graphic novels. Reading should be fun ! Too much competitive & fast reading might lead to reading slumps (that's where I am heading to lol.)
@@shubhamrc4379 Well yes. There is also a big difference between reading and hearing a book. I haven't actually read a book full since I was 13. I always listen to them because I have dyslexia. I would say its actually more of a challenge reading a book correctly then comprehending the book and then projecting what is happening in your brain. Now if your trying to set a record or are rushing yourself to finish the book. Don't do it. Your not savoring the book's plot of events. I have a bunch of series I have heard and love and wish I could erase my mind to go and reread it. I know I can go back and read them again but its just not the same because I already know what's going to happen.
even during summer vacation i can't read as much as you can on a school month. it's genuinely really impressive how fast you read and how devoted you are to books. thank u for this video and for the tips
I read really fast too(avg. 100 pages an hour), so I am normally so absorbed by one plot that I read it until it's done, but I have been known to start multiple books when I have a hankering for one genre. Downloading books on my phone is my salvation, because I no longer have to carry 3 books in my purse and have to worry about finishing them. My biggest suggestion for reading fast is an addition to one of yours: once you find a genre that you enjoy, look for series in that genre that have a lot of books already released, or is already finished. That way, you don't have to wait a whole year to read the next book that you finished in an hour or three! :)
You bring up good points. I used to read so slow years ago, but now when I pick up a book I usually get through it in 1-2 days, but that usually depends on what you said, if the book has good reviews and something that would seriously interest me. I mean I've readin a 600-700 page book in 2 days b/c it was soooo good and I could not put it down. But as long as the book is good and seriously interests you, you will not put it down and end up reading it fairly quickly.
Great vid thanks for the tips!! I know lots of people say you talk to fast but I love it! It really helps me focus on what your saying, I can process things quicker and it's easy to keep up so keep doing what your doing!
A tip I have to read books faster is to read it online with small text. It helped me read so much faster. When I read physical books I constantly stop and get distracted. It helps with reading books in one sitting or books with over 400 pages.
16 books?! I considered myself a reader, reading three books at about the same span, audio book and paper back. Usually that will take me a month. But--- Give me your skills!
I definitely agree that if you want to read more books you should pick up ones you know you will enjoy, but I also think it's important to kind of try new things that you aren't sure you will like. That's my goal this year 😁
Ignore the haters! So good to see a young person reading a book instead of mindlessly scrolling through their cell phone. I've been tucking books into my work totes for years and my coworkers have always found it hard to understand. Keep reading!
I know this video is old, but I wish I could do this! The most I can handle at a time is 2 books and MAYBE 1 audiobook. I get through between 5 and 9 books per month depending on how busy I am. Good for you being able to do this :)
way to go girl , i also do read way too many books, but i'm more of a collector than a reader i have a huge library of old heavy books mostly are idiologies and political history yet i'm a hopless romantic . and it's true if you want to read more you have to forget something called TV if you miss the news you can read the papers instead.
I also read multiple books at the same time! usually 3, but sometimes four. I don't really know why, but it really does help you reading more books, I feel.
I read from 15 to 30 books a month and it is not that hard. I always have a book in my phone. My kindle app is a life saver and I also read at night which for me has a lot less distractions and it is more relaxing.
I think that we could all read more and watch tv less. I'm not a fast reader but I want to read as much as I can. I stutter with my English more than I would like and it's really starting to bother me. I have ignored reading most of my life but I really want to devote my self to it from now on. Plus all the best stories start in novels not in movies. Hollywood tends to butcher all great stories in one way or another.
Oh wow, we do the exact same things! I am a clueless twelve-year old girl who loves to read and write, and dreams of publishing her own books on Wattpad and paperback, but has no clue how. :'( And I also bring a book with me in my purse to every place I visit. I can read slightly faster than average because I read books aloud and set goals for myself throughout the book. "I will finish this paragraph before mum calls me for dinner" or "I must finish chapter nine in ten minutes." And your videos are like a gift! Tysm for making them, they really help me and encourage me to try to write and make frequent trips to the library. ♡
First, Loved your video it motivates me to challenge myself to read more..... Me & my husband actually debated about this. He thinks it’s better to read slower pace to retain the information. I, on the other hand tend to read faster. (At the time I had did a book a day for 3 days & he was taking his time around a couple weeks to finish 1) We realized that our different preference varied between the type of books we like to read. I read self-transformation books & I just take notes on the important info while reading & like to get through it faster to get more collective info, I feel like the things that are supposed to stand out will stand out & if I have to read it again, I will. But I understand that he likes religious information, historical or story-type books. Which in that scenario I would probably read slower & more intimately with more reflection during my time of reading to absorb & make a personal connection with my reading. So it really varies. People don’t have to have the same opinion. Everyone should just do what they feel comfortable with.
i remember i would read a shit ton in middle school and ninth grade (not 16 books a month lolol but still a lot) but when i went through sophmore year, i would get tired to the point of sleeping in the car while my mom drove me on my way home from school, and i would only have energy to read what i needed for english class, and rarely anything else. plus now im writing for fun and that takes up a lot of time as well, even if ive written 235 pages already. im taking advantage of summer now and reading as much as i can, since i know during junior year i'll be really busy with 2 AP classes. i miss being able to read so much, even if i still read fast, but you inspire me to try harder, so thank you
I personally can't read more than one book at a time but I really admire people who are able to do so :-). And like you I dedicate a lot of time to reading when I don't have anything else to do and I end up reading 10-12 books a month. Love your videos by the way :-D
I'm a fast reader and can read a book in a day but that was when I had more free time. Wish I was still a teenager or a student, because now when I do have free time I am too tired to be able to focus on reading, so my tv shows watching has gone up. Which I am okay with because when I have breaks I can catch back up. I used to say so much that people should watch less tv to read books, and although that is great... in a busy adult life it makes sense why some people will choose a tv show over a book, as books tend to require a lot more energy. That being said when I do get time to read I read like a crazy person!
Just found your channel from this video, and you are really sweet and encouraging! I used to read a lot when I was younger and want to get back into it. This encouraged me to dust off some of the books I have been wanting to read for years but have just been too lazy.
I usually read about 7 books a month, which is VERY good for a teenager who goes to school, does art, photography, and writing, all while hanging out with friends. I think im going to try reading more than one book, ive never really tried it
I don't read as many books as you a month, I think I average 5 a month,but some of the suggestions you gave are things I also do. I read multiple books at once and I always keep a small mass market paperback in my bag for when I leave the house. My fiancé drives most of the time so I read in the car a lot. I used to get car sickness a lot as a kid and sometimes still do but for some reason, maybe because I'm more absorbed when I read now, I do fine with reading in the car now. I also read when my son naps, during the day when he's absorbed with playing alone for a bit, and after he goes to sleep until I get tired. One of my tips is to read small books when you are reading big books, whether it is a middle grade or just a short ya or adult novel, or poetry collection. That also goes along with reading multiple books at once. :)
I just read 8 books in a month -See you in the cosmos -Crooked Kingdom -Six of Crows -William Wenton -Miss. Peregrine's home for peculiar children. -Hollow city -The hidden oracle -The dark prophecy Around 3,000 pages. Which means i kept a steady pace of 100 pages a day while having a summer job, school and chores. I would recommend all except William Wenton.
I wasnt gonna leave a comment, but i saw yours at the top and was inclined to add my two cents. I thourghly enjoyed your video and recommendations. You have a lovely energy and i like that you read regularly. Its one of the traits i highly value and admire in a person. I am baffled what provoked people to be mean. Maybe its because you seem so genuine or people would like to be more like you and are facing some personal challenges at this time. All the best to you
Wow, I relate to this book so much. I have a feeling our reading habits are a lot alike. I always carry a book with me and read it while doing things like brushing my teeth, walking, cooking, etc....
I can read one book a day, I also used to read a ton when in school. I agree with reading books that you know youre gonna like, bc thats why u would finish asap.
Im at 30 books in 30 days. I listen to books at work and use to read a book a day. Then I slowed down to ONLY listening to them at work. It gives me a feeling if relaxing and excitement at work.
Thank you so much for this video, I love reading, but personally I struggle with reading quickly, and this has really helped me. Love your channel! Also, finally someone on RUclips doesn't talk super slow!
if you are enjoying the book,for sure you will read it so fast , because you will prefer read a book instead of watch tv, go to the internet, social medias etc .. stuffs like that.
I totally get it when she said she read a book in a day. That feeling when you can't stop reading a book. That happened to me with Everything everything.
I also read three books at a time, and have never had a problem discerning the two stories from each other. I feel like it would be difficult to confuse the stories since everything is different.. Writing styles are different, so are characters and plots really should be too. But that's just how I see it. Don't know how it is for other people. I usually have a book with me everywhere too, as well as a notebook. In fact, most of the time I carry a tiny notebook in my purse... but that's because I'm a writer. I'm working on my own book right now which typically takes up 1-7 hours of my day depending on if I have time to work on it while at work or on lunch break or on a half day, etc. So my reading time is usually about 2 hours before I go to bed. I'm not a fast reader at all. I like to really get absorbed in it and tend to read slowly trying to get it in the same tone that I think the writer meant it in. But even then I'm still able to read quite a few books a year. Nowhere near 16 a month though.
The reason why I don't finish reading a book fast is because I easily get distracted of my own thoughts so I'm compelled to reread paragraph or lines over again
Wow! I read about 5 a month if I can find a lot of time, if I can’t find too much time I’ll maybe read 2 or 3. Also you are so so pretty! Don’t listen to all of the hate, just jealousy! 💖
actually I read every day one book so in a month around 30 books... now I feel weird when everybody thinks that 16 are many. I'm also a student and read books around 700 pages. I enjoy every book I read so I don't overfly anything.
This video was very helpful to me, as it can take me weeks to finish a book, even if I find it extremely interesting. I have trouble staying up to date with all of our reading assignments at school, since I easily read without actually absorbing any information whatsoever, and if I do, it takes a looong time. I'm not dyslexic or anything, but I still struggle a lot with reading which is quite tough. Thank you!
Great video! I also love to read multiple books at the same time! Just as you do, I always pick books that are very different from each ... one fantasy, one romance, one thriller, etc. That way I can also determine what book I want to pick up depending on my mood at that moment. :)
I believe if we just spend our time reading books instead of procrastinating on the internet, we can all read just as many books as she can in a month. Christmas break just started last week for me, and since then I've read 3 books, and I'm really proud of that. During school days, I could hardly read ten pages a day. But my marathon reading have left me a little drained.
You are right, we will read fast when we really enjoy a book! So research is absolutely important. Recently I randomly picked a lot of books during a huge book sale without reading any review about them and I find it really hard to read some of them. :(
Curiousity actually makes me wanna read the books, the cool & nice cover was like a bonus. Then look for a national/international bestseller w/ 1-3 pages of praises by influential media or a very good synopsis that'll attract me to buy it. I also like if the story might be connected w/ my own life or someone's life that i know so that i could pass it on to them like a hidden message. Mostly i'm avoiding a teenage love story or something lovey dovey that'll make me cringe & i really enjoy more on the life lesson. Don't forget to set the reading challenge on goodreads. It really helps me to discipline myself & reminds me to pick up a book everyday & read maybe like 1-2 chapters a day. If it's irresistable then maybe up to half the book. Treat yourself w/ a good coffee/tea/something sweet. Now i am currently reading 3 books about woman. 1 chapter per book if i am lazy. Btw pardon my grammar 😅
Love the video; I also feel those techniques of 'extract the pulp' are only aplicable to academical books; if you apply those same techniques to fiction books, you are not truly reading them.
I totally agree with the point about trying to read books you know you'll enjoy, I've bought and not finished so many books that just had pretty covers or good reviews even though I knew that they weren't very me and it took ages to get through them with no real satisfaction
Focus on reading. It should always interest you and continue as much as possible. When you stop reading, you kind of procrastinate to continue, so avoid stopping a lot. Imagine what's happening instead of stalling on every word. It'll be faster, especially if put on much practice. Anyway, that's how I do my Finish a Book For At least 3 School Days Goal. Lol 😁
I take a book with me everywhere I go, too - whether it be a PB/HB, my Fire Tablet, my Kindle PW, or my Nexus 6 - I have something to read along with me, always. I use public transportation, so I like to read while on the city bus. I'm one of those people that only reads 1 book at once. I don't like the chance of mixing up plots in my head as I read. I understand some people can handle reading 3-5 books interchangably, but it's just not me. I agree with you about choosing to read books we believe we will like. Reading whatever one likes is something that I really believe in. However, I do also believe that one should broaden their horizons at times - reading-wise - as well. And, I don't base what I read on GR ratings. Sometimes, ratings on GR are bad because of other things, like readers not liking the author or something the author did/said, and that doesn't mean that the book would not still be good. Just always remember this: Reading is a hobby - not a competition!
Keep being awesome and forget the haters. You are sharing your experiences and methods in a very well made video. I loved it don't let them bring you down.
When I was a kid I could read a 500 page book in one day. Now I can read a 200 page book in one year. It's not good for me though bc I aspire to be a creative writer. So much has just happened between then and now that I lost my spark. But I want to get back in the game, so thank you for this.
Reading is one of the best things you can do. And if you are interested in fiction, watching movies, web series, anime etc. basically anything that saturates your desire for a good story should get a green signal. From you. Second, the number of books you read should depend on what you want to do with the fact that you've read the books. You want to gain knowledge? Take it slow and preferably, highlight key points, read the book a couple more times. You want to entertain yourself? Grab a mug of coffee/hot chocolate/tea (or don't), get in a comfy position and read. Don't worry about anything anyone says. You want to expose yourself to words and writing because you want to be a writer? Read a lot. Like don't overschedule yourself while trying to find ways to read more, but just read. If you want to be a writer and are reading to understand what kinds of writings work, you can make more time for reading by lessening (not giving up) the time you spend on other forms of informative/entertainment media like the three (or four) I mentioned above. And if you're like me, who just reads to experience things that won't happen in real life, read a lot. The more you read, the more you experience a new life through your characters and hence, more fuel to your imagination. Phew! That's all. Thank your for coming to my Ted Talk..
Reading is not a competition, it's an activity that you should enjoy, it is a process of learning, read for the sake of learning, you can read 5 books at the same time, but will you remember what the books are about?
Iloveak123 As someone who has done it....yes. I don't see it as a competition, but if I like the story, I will not put it down and I'm just naturally a quick reader 😂
You cannot beat me. I can read a book in a year.
Random Me love you then
Random Me 😂😂😂😂😂
Random Me I apologize. I cannot beat you. I read 3 full size books a day. 😶
talitha roberts no one fucking care
Oh yeah?
why are people complaining about how she read 16 books in a month, when people out here can watch 15 episodes of GoT in a day! lol jeez
Jessica Jaramillo its not the same thing
Jessica Jaramillo Actually it's really different
Jessica Jaramillo how could I live with you ? it s interesting for me !!
Yea I guess you have a point, but I think its what a question of what a person wants to invest their time in
Jessica Jaramillo PREACH KWEEN!!
Summary of tips:
1) Bring your book everywhere with you and look at it just like how you look at your phone to avoid public interaction.
2) Read a book that you're interested in. You'll generally stick to it.
3) Don't watch TV or do other shit. Read instead.
4) Read different types of books that don't overlap, so you can read more than one book at a time with ease.
5) Don't force yourself to read shit you don't like.
The end. These are really good tips and I don't understand all of the hate.
Genuine Peach the hate is bcz people are inherently hateful.
I like no.5
Thanks
Me reading the 5th one,
me- the thing is i'm forced to read books that are boring bc of the stupid teacher ;-;
Me: How i read half a book in a month :')
I'm the exact same😅
lmao me: How I read 100 pages in 5 months
me too bro :-)
nouz bwyn fuck man hhhh
OMG Same!!
Usually when I read, I have to read a sentence twice before I move on.. I hate it so much because it makes me so slow but I do it so I can understand the book
Same, I read because I like it and think it's cozy, not because I want to have read the book. Just think about the experience :)
same
Same. It frustrates me. I have OCD and strongly believe that rereading sentences is part of that. For me, at least.
YES, I also have OCD and reading is fun, but also kind of stressful for me sometimes, when I have to read fast since I have to reread every sentence.
Lenaxheart is English ur first language?
I don't think reading is all about the amount of books that you've read, but the amount of enjoyment and knowledge that you've gained from reading 📖
Yeah it's about the enjoyment but it's ok if you can read fast if you read fast doesn't mean you don't enjoy the books
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Marie Mike EXACTLY!!! 🙏🏾
More you read more you get
Marie Mike PREACH KWEEN!! I love reading and im a fast reader too but i still enjoy the book.
I don't get the hype about reading a lot of books at the same time. To me reading is about enjoying one at a time, in order to really get into it... #justmyopinion
Totally agree, the fastest I've ever read a book was in about two and a half days with about 800 pages in paperback and I go at it from dawn till dusk. And after that I recover from my book hangover for a couple of weeks or so and start anew :D
Jenny Sandoval I agree, u need to have different books in order to not get bored of the main book. No matter how fun it is, you will eventually tire out. TV shows is another.
Jenny Sandoval I like to read different genres so I'll always have a mystery, a biography, a history book, one ya at a time
yeah i couldn't imagine that!
I sometimes read two books at a time. It really doesn't change how into I get to the books at all. I don't always do that though because it makes finishing a book a lot longer.
WOW, some of these comments are so hateful. Everyone should read as fast as they want to and as much as they want to. She's not saying that everyone has to read like she does, she's just saying how she reads. I read very similar to her. No, its not a race or anything...but I have SO MANY books I want to read in my lifetime, and reading is my favorite thing, so that's what I do every evening after work. Some books go faster than others (depending how into them I am). And some I don't remember well, although I think that's because they just weren't memorable. Do you remember every single TV episode and movie you've watched? I don't watch very much TV anymore, I've pretty much replaced TV with reading. People always ask me how I read so much, and its that simple...I don't sit around playing apps and games a lot, I don't spend loads of time of social media, and I watch Netflix maybe 2 hours a week. Sometimes not even at all. Depends if I'm into a show or not. So my time is spend working, with my family around supper, and reading. When you read 3-4 hours a night, its easy to finish a book, especially if its short or YA. That's what I like to do. You read what you want to and how much you want to. As long as people are reading, even if its just a book a year, I think that's awesome!
juliababyjen wow I couldn't of put it better you are a older me comgrats
juliababyjen actually they sounded can but congrats on speaking your mind
Exactly!
These are some of the most vicious comments I have ever received and this is a BOOK video. I made this because it was requested. People realized I read a lot and wanted to understand how I did it. I didn't make this to "brag about myself" if that's all you think it's about find a new video. I also appreciate the comments telling me I'm lying or not very intelligent, because of how I look. If that's how you think you lead a very sad life. I will be stopping comments in the near future if these continue.
First and foremost, I'm really sorry for all the malicious comments down below :( , but I wanted to really thank you for your tips since they really did seem helpful, have a great day :)
Grace Stella I honestly can't understand why people would think that way. Your video wasn't patronising in my opinion. Anyway, thanks for the tips. :)
Why do you care? If you know it's not true then there is no reason to prove it to anyone. Just be yourself. You shouldn't care what others think.
I've had people tell me that I'm lying when I mark things off as marked on Goodreads or when I talk to people in bookclubs. Even sometimes I'll have people quiz me randomly on books to see if I really did read it, as if there's some nerd conspiracy to rule the world through pages read....
Seriously, just do what you're doing. You're doing you just fine and anyone with an issue because you're good at what you do then they can kick rocks.
Grace Stella I don't know why people are being so rude like I don't understand what's there problem
I feel like reading that fast isn't enjoyable :(((
It isn't :s
Beamingforbooks it is
Beamingforbooks its about how much u enjoy the books.
It's fine, honestly. You still take in the joy of it, it's just done sooner lol. Like binge watching Netflix. You finish fast, and the end kind of upsets you, but you move on.
Is kinda like eating
Good for you! Reading is so good for you 💁🏼
+♡ Ashley Dawn ♡ omg ashley i love ur channel so much
How do u have loads of subs but no vids
Ok can we talk about the fact that she is so beautiful. Girl you slay.
Emma Haynes Haha! True! I agree! I love her! 💗
There's some good tips here. Assume a reading speed of 250 words a minute. Say a book can typically range from 60,000 to 100,000 words. That's 4 to 7 hours or so, on average, to read a book, or 64 to 112 hours to read 16 books. With about 720 hours in a month, assume there are 480 waking hours. That means at an average speed of reading, 16 books a month would take about 14 to 24 percent of one's waking time or about 3.5 to 6 hours a day. GS says she's a fast reader but not a speed reader, so cut that in half to get a rough idea of her number of reading hours. I wonder if she has any tips on how to concentrate and focus.
Steve Jump what
Dude you just did a whole math problem..... GeNiUs
You did the math... ╰(▔∀▔)╯
tip #6: have lots of free time
Burgundy not really, if reading becomes an habit you don’t need to have a lot of free time at all. Just turn of your phone and your tv, and then you could read as much as you want
Karenina Cruz Also work, family, businesses and/or school gets involve. Plus sleep. 1-2 hours a day is do able but not everyone can devote 4+ hrs a day, but you could say that about any leisure activity. prioritization.
@@KK-jl8em Are you from Bulgaria /От България ли си?
I can see how fast you read just by the way you speak so quickly x) Sorry to see people leaving bad comments :( Keep doing what you love
If I really like a book I can also read it in a day. I am relatively fast reader. About 320-350 words per minute. Sometimes when I really love a book I stop and think about it a bit more. Sometimes I am even delaying finishing the book as I want to be entangled in some world for extra time. I usually also read few books at once.
I have such a problem reading a third of a book, putting it down, and then picking up a different book!
Yesss, me too. I read 15 books a month, pretty much every month. And I used to follow about 20 tv shows, which is waaaay too many. I dropped all of those and now I watch like 4 tv shows, 2 of which are in between seasons. And now I'm obsessed with reading and it sometimes takes way too much time, and I only get like 3 hours of sleep. So I gotta work on that.
I've pretty much replaced TV time with reading. Much more enjoyable for me! A lot of it happened when I worked for my local cable company and got the inside scoop on just how crooked the TV networks really are. I still watch Netflix, but maybe 2 hours a week? So not much. Reading is just much more relaxing for me :)
Gabriella Amaral with only 3 hours of sleep your retention must suffer :/ I hope you'll take care of yourself
juliababyjen I find your comment extremely intriguing. Can you elaborate on their crookedness?
Gabriella Amaral I also sleep only 3 hours on most nights, sometimes even less. Its weird, Coz I exercise so much (mostly to tire myself out so I sleep more) BUT it never happens, I watch a lot of TV n smoke quite a bit but I actually do quite a bit of reading even while doing those things, but I just cant sleep on command. I tried yoga, routine, n now extremely strenuous exercise but I still am not able to get more sleep :(
You are me and inj am you lol
i dont feel like we should base reading choices on goodreads reviews like that. maybe thats just me
morganp one of my fave books has a 3 star rating on goodreads so, I totally agree!
I agree. A three star rating is "I liked it" ....which isn't bad at all. lol What I usually do is read the one or no star ratings to see why people might not like the book, then decide from there if its something that would get on my nerves as well. lol But for the most part if it gets a three or over I consider it!
Most of the time goodreads ratings are pretty close to my own, but there is always that over hyped book or the one where there are a lot of people giving the book one star because it's sci fy and they only like contemporary (yes I've actually seen people write those types of reviews).
Most people go for books based on if others like them or if they look interesting. I dont think there's anything wrong with it
+Elizabeth Photog science fyction?
I think the best tip you gave is picking books you are really into and will love to read. I definitely read much faster if I'm really into a book and often finish them in one sitting.
1. Always have a book on you
2. Read multiple books at a time
3. Read what interests you
4. Be naturally a fast reader
i read an 800 book in a day
it's all about how much you like the book
sometimes i spend a week on a 100 page book because i simply don't want to read it
These are such good tips! I always forget to fill "empty" time with reading, and this video reminded me to do so! Thank you!
Speed reading is good for college and textbooks. However if you want to read literature I think you should take your time, specially if you're reading a dense book like, for example, Brothers Karamazov or Siddhartha. In those books there are passages that you want to dissect, delve into, meditate on, analyze, however you want to call it, in order to get as much as you can from your reading or get as close as you can to what the author intended to communicate.
IMHO if you read literature fast you don't know how to read literature. Enjoying literature fully (and all fine things in life, like wine, good food, fine art, classical music, etc), requires patience or time. You don't rush through the Louvre, unless you you don't know how to appreciate art.
Bingo. The fact is, there are many books that aren't considered classics that this would apply to just as well. For instance, she mentions reading Game of Thrones. I've only read a little of that, myself, but I recall being quite impressed with the narrative voice and style, and believe it's worth slowing down to appreciate.
I feel like you're forgetting that some books are worth spending a lot of time on. No joke, it took me two months to read Wise Man's Fear, despite loving the story. Focusing on how many books I read, for me, kinda ruins reading. It makes me not want to challenge myself and read something a bit tougher, or something I might need to take breaks from. If that's not something that affects you, then that's great! But bear in mind that some books are worth their time.
Has anyone noticed that she looks a bit like Taylor Swift.
That's what I thought when I saw her
blue eyes, blonde hair, pale skin?
Emma Radcliffe no offence, it she may be if she got thinner
She reminds me of Olivia Holt
she reminds me more of Sarah J. Maas tho
Do your books have only 10 pages? Then I can do that too.
XDDDDDDDDDD
*What She Knew* (which she holds up in the video) has 512 pages.
Reviews don't matter. It's just about how you like the book, turn to the first few pages and read them.
Thank you SO MUCH for making this!! RUclips's algorithm read my mind... I've been wanting to be more efficient with reading and am really busy, moreso than I've ever been. This really helped and gives me more motivation!
OH MY GOSH! The fact that you've watched one of my videos has me freaking out hahah. I've watched you since middle school! Thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad it was helpful!
my sister said she cant read more than one book at a time, i was like uhhh dont you watch more than 1 tv series? its the same thing.
SpotSwims not really
ProGamerAce kinda is
SpotSwims No. It is not.
Its just perspective. To me, i can watch multiple shows but i cant read multiple books. This is because i watch more than i read, but i am trying to read more! Idk, maybe i can read multiple books if i tried, but i would just rather finish a book before i start another.
Reading requires more concentration though, so it's not the same thing.
Not only are you a fast reader but a fast talker. 500 pages in 1 day?! U go girl! (also lovely hair🔆)
"One year from now you will be the same person you are today, with the exception of the people you meet and the books you read." Choose what you read wisely. Garbage in, garbage out.Thanks, Grace, for taking your time to make this video.
I tend to take longer the more I enjoy the content just to really focus, envision and feel immersed in the world
The important thing is not how many books you can read in a month but what you get out of them
:)
Grace Stella --- This is more like you explaining WHY YOU READ and HOW YOU STRUCTURE YOUR READINGS so that reading
lots AND at a high speed is possible for YOU. Thank you for your video, well done!
I say I read 20+ books a month to brag but its all audio. Its better because I get things done and feel like I'm in another place of the world.
I read 19 books last month and this month 15 books. Some of them were graphic novels. Reading should be fun ! Too much competitive & fast reading might lead to reading slumps (that's where I am heading to lol.)
@@shubhamrc4379 Well yes. There is also a big difference between reading and hearing a book.
I haven't actually read a book full since I was 13. I always listen to them because I have dyslexia. I would say its actually more of a challenge reading a book correctly then comprehending the book and then projecting what is happening in your brain. Now if your trying to set a record or are rushing yourself to finish the book. Don't do it. Your not savoring the book's plot of events. I have a bunch of series I have heard and love and wish I could erase my mind to go and reread it. I know I can go back and read them again but its just not the same because I already know what's going to happen.
I read the School for Good and Evil series from 12PM to 3AM. My eyes.
even during summer vacation i can't read as much as you can on a school month. it's genuinely really impressive how fast you read and how devoted you are to books. thank u for this video and for the tips
I ENVY YOU. it's difficult for me to finish a book in a week or a month. I think I need to change my habit and enjoy my book. you're cool!
Can we agree on something .. she is really pretty
I read really fast too(avg. 100 pages an hour), so I am normally so absorbed by one plot that I read it until it's done, but I have been known to start multiple books when I have a hankering for one genre. Downloading books on my phone is my salvation, because I no longer have to carry 3 books in my purse and have to worry about finishing them. My biggest suggestion for reading fast is an addition to one of yours: once you find a genre that you enjoy, look for series in that genre that have a lot of books already released, or is already finished. That way, you don't have to wait a whole year to read the next book that you finished in an hour or three! :)
Get it girl! I live for reading Im seriously the biggest nerd!
when I enjoy books I fly through them. reading hollow city again and started reading it this morning. almost finished
You bring up good points. I used to read so slow years ago, but now when I pick up a book I usually get through it in 1-2 days, but that usually depends on what you said, if the book has good reviews and something that would seriously interest me. I mean I've readin a 600-700 page book in 2 days b/c it was soooo good and I could not put it down. But as long as the book is good and seriously interests you, you will not put it down and end up reading it fairly quickly.
Great vid thanks for the tips!! I know lots of people say you talk to fast but I love it! It really helps me focus on what your saying, I can process things quicker and it's easy to keep up so keep doing what your doing!
absolutely, and if they thing she talk to fast they can always put the video slower. right?
A tip I have to read books faster is to read it online with small text. It helped me read so much faster. When I read physical books I constantly stop and get distracted. It helps with reading books in one sitting or books with over 400 pages.
16 books?! I considered myself a reader, reading three books at about the same span, audio book and paper back. Usually that will take me a month. But---
Give me your skills!
I definitely agree that if you want to read more books you should pick up ones you know you will enjoy, but I also think it's important to kind of try new things that you aren't sure you will like. That's my goal this year 😁
Ignore the haters! So good to see a young person reading a book instead of mindlessly scrolling through their cell phone. I've been tucking books into my work totes for years and my coworkers have always found it hard to understand. Keep reading!
I know this video is old, but I wish I could do this! The most I can handle at a time is 2 books and MAYBE 1 audiobook. I get through between 5 and 9 books per month depending on how busy I am. Good for you being able to do this :)
way to go girl , i also do read way too many books, but i'm more of a collector than a reader i have a huge library of old heavy books mostly are idiologies and political history yet i'm a hopless romantic .
and it's true if you want to read more you have to forget something called TV
if you miss the news you can read the papers instead.
Your life is MY GOAL!
I also read multiple books at the same time! usually 3, but sometimes four. I don't really know why, but it really does help you reading more books, I feel.
I read from 15 to 30 books a month and it is not that hard. I always have a book in my phone. My kindle app is a life saver and I also read at night which for me has a lot less distractions and it is more relaxing.
I love reading! I usually read multiple books to- I like to have a fiction and a non fiction option :)
I think that we could all read more and watch tv less. I'm not a fast reader but I want to read as much as I can. I stutter with my English more than I would like and it's really starting to bother me. I have ignored reading most of my life but I really want to devote my self to it from now on. Plus all the best stories start in novels not in movies. Hollywood tends to butcher all great stories in one way or another.
Oh wow, we do the exact same things!
I am a clueless twelve-year old girl who loves to read and write, and dreams of publishing her own books on Wattpad and paperback, but has no clue how. :'(
And I also bring a book with me in my purse to every place I visit. I can read slightly faster than average because I read books aloud and set goals for myself throughout the book. "I will finish this paragraph before mum calls me for dinner" or "I must finish chapter nine in ten minutes." And your videos are like a gift! Tysm for making them, they really help me and encourage me to try to write and make frequent trips to the library. ♡
First, Loved your video it motivates me to challenge myself to read more..... Me & my husband actually debated about this. He thinks it’s better to read slower pace to retain the information. I, on the other hand tend to read faster. (At the time I had did a book a day for 3 days & he was taking his time around a couple weeks to finish 1) We realized that our different preference varied between the type of books we like to read. I read self-transformation books & I just take notes on the important info while reading & like to get through it faster to get more collective info, I feel like the things that are supposed to stand out will stand out & if I have to read it again, I will. But I understand that he likes religious information, historical or story-type books. Which in that scenario I would probably read slower & more intimately with more reflection during my time of reading to absorb & make a personal connection with my reading. So it really varies. People don’t have to have the same opinion. Everyone should just do what they feel comfortable with.
i remember i would read a shit ton in middle school and ninth grade (not 16 books a month lolol but still a lot) but when i went through sophmore year, i would get tired to the point of sleeping in the car while my mom drove me on my way home from school, and i would only have energy to read what i needed for english class, and rarely anything else. plus now im writing for fun and that takes up a lot of time as well, even if ive written 235 pages already. im taking advantage of summer now and reading as much as i can, since i know during junior year i'll be really busy with 2 AP classes. i miss being able to read so much, even if i still read fast, but you inspire me to try harder, so thank you
I personally can't read more than one book at a time but I really admire people who are able to do so :-). And like you I dedicate a lot of time to reading when I don't have anything else to do and I end up reading 10-12 books a month.
Love your videos by the way :-D
I'm a fast reader and can read a book in a day but that was when I had more free time. Wish I was still a teenager or a student, because now when I do have free time I am too tired to be able to focus on reading, so my tv shows watching has gone up. Which I am okay with because when I have breaks I can catch back up. I used to say so much that people should watch less tv to read books, and although that is great... in a busy adult life it makes sense why some people will choose a tv show over a book, as books tend to require a lot more energy. That being said when I do get time to read I read like a crazy person!
I feel you. Especially into motherhood/fatherhood. Things get crazyyyyy
Just found your channel from this video, and you are really sweet and encouraging! I used to read a lot when I was younger and want to get back into it. This encouraged me to dust off some of the books I have been wanting to read for years but have just been too lazy.
I usually read about 7 books a month, which is VERY good for a teenager who goes to school, does art, photography, and writing, all while hanging out with friends. I think im going to try reading more than one book, ive never really tried it
I read relatively quick too. I've been in a slump lately but I hope I can find a book I can really get into!
+The Perks Of Being A Bookworm love ur name!!
If you need an easy read (kinda long but it goes by quickly) try Keeper of the Lost Cities
I don't read as many books as you a month, I think I average 5 a month,but some of the suggestions you gave are things I also do. I read multiple books at once and I always keep a small mass market paperback in my bag for when I leave the house. My fiancé drives most of the time so I read in the car a lot. I used to get car sickness a lot as a kid and sometimes still do but for some reason, maybe because I'm more absorbed when I read now, I do fine with reading in the car now. I also read when my son naps, during the day when he's absorbed with playing alone for a bit, and after he goes to sleep until I get tired. One of my tips is to read small books when you are reading big books, whether it is a middle grade or just a short ya or adult novel, or poetry collection. That also goes along with reading multiple books at once. :)
I just read 8 books in a month
-See you in the cosmos
-Crooked Kingdom
-Six of Crows
-William Wenton
-Miss. Peregrine's home for peculiar children.
-Hollow city
-The hidden oracle
-The dark prophecy
Around 3,000 pages. Which means i kept a steady pace of 100 pages a day while having a summer job, school and chores.
I would recommend all except William Wenton.
I wasnt gonna leave a comment, but i saw yours at the top and was inclined to add my two cents. I thourghly enjoyed your video and recommendations. You have a lovely energy and i like that you read regularly. Its one of the traits i highly value and admire in a person. I am baffled what provoked people to be mean. Maybe its because you seem so genuine or people would like to be more like you and are facing some personal challenges at this time. All the best to you
Wow, I relate to this book so much. I have a feeling our reading habits are a lot alike. I always carry a book with me and read it while doing things like brushing my teeth, walking, cooking, etc....
These are great tips and make perfect sense! Thanks!
These tips/advice really helped. I really enjoy your videos!
I like your idea of taking book everywhere. This helped me. Thanks
Me:*reads a 650 page book in six days and is proud of myself*
Me after watching this: *feels bad*
I can read one book a day, I also used to read a ton when in school. I agree with reading books that you know youre gonna like, bc thats why u would finish asap.
Im at 30 books in 30 days. I listen to books at work and use to read a book a day. Then I slowed down to ONLY listening to them at work. It gives me a feeling if relaxing and excitement at work.
Thank you so much for this video, I love reading, but personally I struggle with reading quickly, and this has really helped me. Love your channel! Also, finally someone on RUclips doesn't talk super slow!
if you are enjoying the book,for sure you will read it so fast , because you will prefer read a book instead of watch tv, go to the internet, social medias etc .. stuffs like that.
I totally get it when she said she read a book in a day. That feeling when you can't stop reading a book. That happened to me with Everything everything.
I listen to an audiobook while playing video games. Best of both worlds.
I also read three books at a time, and have never had a problem discerning the two stories from each other. I feel like it would be difficult to confuse the stories since everything is different.. Writing styles are different, so are characters and plots really should be too. But that's just how I see it. Don't know how it is for other people.
I usually have a book with me everywhere too, as well as a notebook. In fact, most of the time I carry a tiny notebook in my purse... but that's because I'm a writer. I'm working on my own book right now which typically takes up 1-7 hours of my day depending on if I have time to work on it while at work or on lunch break or on a half day, etc. So my reading time is usually about 2 hours before I go to bed.
I'm not a fast reader at all. I like to really get absorbed in it and tend to read slowly trying to get it in the same tone that I think the writer meant it in. But even then I'm still able to read quite a few books a year. Nowhere near 16 a month though.
The reason why I don't finish reading a book fast is because I easily get distracted of my own thoughts so I'm compelled to reread paragraph or lines over again
Wow! I read about 5 a month if I can find a lot of time, if I can’t find too much time I’ll maybe read 2 or 3. Also you are so so pretty! Don’t listen to all of the hate, just jealousy! 💖
actually I read every day one book so in a month around 30 books... now I feel weird when everybody thinks that 16 are many. I'm also a student and read books around 700 pages. I enjoy every book I read so I don't overfly anything.
This video was very helpful to me, as it can take me weeks to finish a book, even if I find it extremely interesting. I have trouble staying up to date with all of our reading assignments at school, since I easily read without actually absorbing any information whatsoever, and if I do, it takes a looong time. I'm not dyslexic or anything, but I still struggle a lot with reading which is quite tough. Thank you!
Great video! I also love to read multiple books at the same time! Just as you do, I always pick books that are very different from each ... one fantasy, one romance, one thriller, etc. That way I can also determine what book I want to pick up depending on my mood at that moment. :)
I believe if we just spend our time reading books instead of procrastinating on the internet, we can all read just as many books as she can in a month. Christmas break just started last week for me, and since then I've read 3 books, and I'm really proud of that. During school days, I could hardly read ten pages a day. But my marathon reading have left me a little drained.
you have to stop being so beautiful and smart at the same time.
You are right, we will read fast when we really enjoy a book! So research is absolutely important. Recently I randomly picked a lot of books during a huge book sale without reading any review about them and I find it really hard to read some of them. :(
Curiousity actually makes me wanna read the books, the cool & nice cover was like a bonus. Then look for a national/international bestseller w/ 1-3 pages of praises by influential media or a very good synopsis that'll attract me to buy it. I also like if the story might be connected w/ my own life or someone's life that i know so that i could pass it on to them like a hidden message. Mostly i'm avoiding a teenage love story or something lovey dovey that'll make me cringe & i really enjoy more on the life lesson. Don't forget to set the reading challenge on goodreads. It really helps me to discipline myself & reminds me to pick up a book everyday & read maybe like 1-2 chapters a day. If it's irresistable then maybe up to half the book. Treat yourself w/ a good coffee/tea/something sweet. Now i am currently reading 3 books about woman. 1 chapter per book if i am lazy. Btw pardon my grammar 😅
Love the video; I also feel those techniques of 'extract the pulp' are only aplicable to academical books; if you apply those same techniques to fiction books, you are not truly reading them.
I couldn't finish my school book within a year and she is talking about how to read 16 books a day 😮
I totally agree with the point about trying to read books you know you'll enjoy, I've bought and not finished so many books that just had pretty covers or good reviews even though I knew that they weren't very me and it took ages to get through them with no real satisfaction
I had the same problem so I'm researching my books before I spend money on them now and I'm taking advantage of my library for 3 star books.
Focus on reading. It should always interest you and continue as much as possible. When you stop reading, you kind of procrastinate to continue, so avoid stopping a lot. Imagine what's happening instead of stalling on every word. It'll be faster, especially if put on much practice. Anyway, that's how I do my Finish a Book For At least 3 School Days Goal. Lol 😁
I take a book with me everywhere I go, too - whether it be a PB/HB, my Fire Tablet, my Kindle PW, or my Nexus 6 - I have something to read along with me, always. I use public transportation, so I like to read while on the city bus.
I'm one of those people that only reads 1 book at once. I don't like the chance of mixing up plots in my head as I read. I understand some people can handle reading 3-5 books interchangably, but it's just not me.
I agree with you about choosing to read books we believe we will like. Reading whatever one likes is something that I really believe in. However, I do also believe that one should broaden their horizons at times - reading-wise - as well. And, I don't base what I read on GR ratings. Sometimes, ratings on GR are bad because of other things, like readers not liking the author or something the author did/said, and that doesn't mean that the book would not still be good.
Just always remember this: Reading is a hobby - not a competition!
Keep being awesome and forget the haters. You are sharing your experiences and methods in a very well made video. I loved it don't let them bring you down.
i am not interested in reading 16 books a month, i am more interested in knowing you personally because you are gorgeous.
When I was a kid I could read a 500 page book in one day. Now I can read a 200 page book in one year. It's not good for me though bc I aspire to be a creative writer. So much has just happened between then and now that I lost my spark. But I want to get back in the game, so thank you for this.
I read the entire book of Before I Fall in one afternoon when I was ten and I'm proud.
Symmetry of book : read every chance you get and try to find books you will enjoy.
Reading is one of the best things you can do. And if you are interested in fiction, watching movies, web series, anime etc. basically anything that saturates your desire for a good story should get a green signal. From you.
Second, the number of books you read should depend on what you want to do with the fact that you've read the books.
You want to gain knowledge? Take it slow and preferably, highlight key points, read the book a couple more times.
You want to entertain yourself? Grab a mug of coffee/hot chocolate/tea (or don't), get in a comfy position and read.
Don't worry about anything anyone says.
You want to expose yourself to words and writing because you want to be a writer? Read a lot. Like don't overschedule yourself while trying to find ways to read more, but just read. If you want to be a writer and are reading to understand what kinds of writings work, you can make more time for reading by lessening (not giving up) the time you spend on other forms of informative/entertainment media like the three (or four) I mentioned above.
And if you're like me, who just reads to experience things that won't happen in real life, read a lot. The more you read, the more you experience a new life through your characters and hence, more fuel to your imagination.
Phew! That's all. Thank your for coming to my Ted Talk..
Reading is not a competition, it's an activity that you should enjoy, it is a process of learning, read for the sake of learning, you can read 5 books at the same time, but will you remember what the books are about?
Iloveak123 As someone who has done it....yes.
I don't see it as a competition, but if I like the story, I will not put it down and I'm just naturally a quick reader 😂