Hey-o and welcome to another I'm A Book Addict Post. It's Phoebe and today I am going to share with you some of my best reading hacks that will help you enjoy your books and chapters!
You may not know that I haven't always loved reading. Actually, I used to dread reading until I got some motivation to start (that motivation for me was a summer reading program). I call this story my "awesome success story" because back three months ago I basically hated reading and now I'm a huge bookworm who is crazily enthusiastic about it! Long story short, if you don't like reading, there's hope for you! I hope that some of the ideas in this post can be the motivation for you that the summer reading program was for me. On that note, let's get started! HACK #1: Make a cozy reading area To motivate you to pick up that book, try making a cozy spot in an empty corner in your bedroom that is especially for when you read. Lay down blankets, pillows, and a varied stack of books to get you inspired! If you have a dedicated area for reading, you may enjoy the time you spend on it much more. HACK #2: Make fun bookmarks If you are one of those people who gets excited over cute little things (me too!), then colorful, fun bookmarks might encourage you to open up your book! You can find very cute bookmarks on Amazon or any bookstore. Or, if you like to D-I-Y, you can make your own! Use card-stock, cardboard, or you can make a strip of rainbow loom as your bookmark. Decorate the bookmark with paints, pencils, markers, or even fabric. If you want to write a message on the bookmarks, just use a sharpie or letter stencils. I'll be anxious to see what you come up with in the way of D-I-Y bookmarks, so be sure to send me an email with a picture of your bookmark by clicking HERE. HACK #3: Vary your media If you get bored or distracted by having to stare at a page crowded with words and sentences, a good idea for you is to vary the media that you use to read. Listen to audio books or download e-books on your iPad, kindle, phone, or computer to keep reading fresh for you. Most public libraries have a free app you can download called Overdrive which allows you to access audio books and e-books quickly and easily. Just don't forget to keep reading physical books once in a while! HACK #4: Vary the location As well as varying what you read, varying where you read will also help reading feel fresh. If you always read in your bedroom, you may find that you start to get bored of reading. Try reading outside sometimes, or in the library, or in different rooms in your house. HACK #5: Don't count the minutes I speak from plenty of experience that reading in front of a clock is the worst thing to do while reading. You'll find yourself counting the minutes and the time will drag on so much more than if you aren't around a clock. If you need to read a certain amount for school, set a timer in a different room so that you will not be distracted by checking the time that's left. Try eliminating clocks and timers entirely if you can and you'll thank me later! HACK #6: Get new material often Go to the library a lot to pick out new books. Not having good reading material around may discourage you from reading, so try to go to the library once a week or every other week or whatever works well for you and your family. That's it for the post--I hope you enjoyed it and found the hacks helpful! COMMENT OF THE DAY: Which hack is your favorite? Tell us in the comment box below. See you next time, Phoebe (Lover of Words)
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D. Datch
8/7/2017 09:41:38 am
Nice hacks!
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Rose E.
8/7/2017 01:02:39 pm
Hi! good post! I have always been a very big reader. My favorite time to read is in bed. Summer Reading lists are also a great way to motivate yourself. My mom always had little motivations for when we read when we were younger (like going to see a movie or getting to buy a new book) for our summer reading and that is probably what got me hooked on books! thanks!
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Phoebe
8/7/2017 02:08:55 pm
Hi Rose. Those are great ideas (I like the idea about getting to buy a new book once you finish an old one).
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My favorite one is bookmarks and a cozy book nook, but I love to curl up on my bed with The Lord Of The Rings or Wonder, or something that I like to read, with my own handmade bookmarks, like washi tape bookmarks or a souvenir bookmark. Especially on colder days after school!
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Phoebe
9/2/2017 04:58:26 pm
Hi Mia! Washi tape bookmarks would be so fun and look really cool and fun! Definitely something that would inspire the non-reader to pick up a book, don't you think?
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