I’ve always loved reading and literature; I even have my minor in English (which means I took a 400 level Shakespeare class in college…I know, right?). After graduation, I focused on my career and I didn’t read very much (besides The Hunger Games!), but I got back into it when I was 24 years old. I was living in Nebraska at the time and had to drive to Kansas frequently for work. This is when I learned about Audible credits and started my love for audio books. (Yes, it counts as reading!) That same year I got married and started taking some of my hobbies a little more seriously! I read 24 books that year and 25 the next year…and I never looked back. I’m often asked, “when do you read?” and “how do you have time to just sit and read?”
- I don’t watch a lot of TV, movies, or sports. Sometimes I get hooked on a show and will watch it in a weekend, but then I go back to reading.
- I do love social media, but sometimes I’ll take a break for a weekend, week, or month and focus on reading. I find that I read a lot more when I take social media breaks!
- I am format agnostic, which means I will read a physical book, e-book, or audio book. Sometimes I’ll have all three formats of the same book, especially if they are available on Libby and/or at the library. This helps me get through books really fast!
- I don’t really have a long commute anymore, so I listen to audio books while I’m cleaning the house, folding laundry, or taking a walk.
- I love books with short chapters because I feel like I can squeeze them in between chores or right before I fall asleep.
- I bring a book almost everywhere I go. You never know when you might have time to read!
I truly believe that if you don’t like reading, you just haven’t found the right book or genre yet. Keep searching!
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