Hi r/Books,
I’ve been noticing a bad habit creeping into my reading lately — I’m rushing through books. Instead of savouring the ones I’m reading, I feel this urge to move on to the next one as quickly as possible. It’s like I’m focused on the goal of finishing rather than enjoying the journey of reading itself.
I’ve noticed that I often speed through pages, constantly thinking about the next book on my list instead of immersing myself in the one I’m holding. I’m trying to read as much as I can, but it feels like I’m missing out on fully experiencing the books I’m reading.
Has anyone else gone through something like this? How do you slow down and really take the time to enjoy a book? I’m hoping to break this cycle and actually enjoy what I’m reading, rather than treating it like a checklist.
by Sparxz2k14
4 Comments
just, uh, slow down?
either you don’t really like what you are reading or you are thinking too much about winning some books read by contest. both has nothing to do with reading for pleasure
It sounds like you don’t really like the types of books you’re reading. It shouldn’t feel like a chore. Maybe changs the genre you’re reading
There are so many books in the world that you can only read the tiniest fraction of them in your lifetime.
And more and more books are published every day.
You can’t catch up, so don’t even try.
If you open a new book and enjoy it? Keep reading.
If you don’t really enjoy it? It’s bad, or just “ok”? Pick up the next book.
If you love it so much you rush through in a heartbeat? Read it again. Savour your favorite parts.