Trouble getting my reading read
Lately I’ve been in a stew about how I’m not making enough time to finish books started, start new ones, create interesting commentary on them, etc. Apparently those folks in congress can’t get their reading material read either. I suppose I should be glad I don’t have a 999 page stimulus bill to read.
One thing with the internet someone is always offering suggestions. I really like suggestion 15.
- Read what you love. If you don’t like what you are reading and it’s not required, read something else. There’s no law that says you can’t abandon a book just because you don’t like it. If you do love a book, you’re more likely to return to it and you’ll probably finish it faster.
I think there are probably a lot more titles I start that I should just abandon, and stop being compulsive about finishing. The fifty page (or less) rule should always apply. If it doesn’t work in fifty pages, Give up!
And number 17. can be dangerous.
- Read in the bathtub (but keep a towel handy so the books don’t get wet). If you’re no good at keeping books dry in the tub, read a magazine or newspaper, instead.
My friend just confessed to dropping a new Karen Robards in the tub and has to replace the library copy. I usually save my fifty cent booksale purchases for tub reading.
So whatever my problem I need to stop feeling guilty, probably is taking time away from reading, breath deep and pick up something good.
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The abandon tip is a good one. I always just quit if I don’t like the book. Recently I dropped Book of Evidence simply because I was bored. The language was beautiful and I’m sure it ‘picks up’ but you know what? Not fast enough – next!