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How do I start reading? A question I get asked the most- The Bloggers League 2022 

The habit of reading has been with me from a very young age. But it’s not necessary that you can be a reader if you have been into books from a long time. The most common question I get asked is “How do I start reading?” Trust me if you dedicate your self to it, you too can befriend books.

Since this question has come to me time and again, I thought to share some tips on the same.

  1. Set aside a time of 15 minutes

    Books are a great way to unwind and end the day. Take a break from social media. Avoid all distractions and sit down with a book for at least 15 minutes to start. Trust me when the book starts getting interesting, you will move from 15 minutes to an hour, and you would not even realize how much time has gone by.

    How do I start reading? A question I get asked the most.

  2. Start small

    The best way to start is to start small. Read articles or blogs to begin with. Gradually move to small books. Don’t dive directly into books with 300 or 400 pages.

  3. Commit

    When you practice anything for 21 days, it becomes a habit. So don’t give up. Try and stick to the book. In case you lose interest in a book, remember most of the books get interesting from the 2nd So, stick around. As the pages go by, you may start liking the book.

  4. Ponder

    Reading a book is not just going through the pages and then forget about them once the book is closed. After you are done reading, think about what you read. Think about the characters and what happened to them. Where do you think the story will go? What will happen in the end? When you do all this, you get excited to read the next day and feel connected to the book.

  5. Get a friend

    When we do things in a group, it becomes even more fun. So, get hold of a friend. Start reading the same book at the same time. Discuss the book once done. With a friend involved, you will enjoy the process of reading and talking about books.

    How do I start reading? A question I get asked the most.

    6. Follow Bookstagramers

    Instagram is filled with book influencers and there are some accounts which do a fabulous work of recommending and reviewing books. Follow their page and check the books that they have reviewed. This will give you an idea about a book and make it easy for you to decide your next read.

  6. Join a library

    During my collage days, I convinced few of my non reader friends to join a library with me. From random scrolling to picking a book, they gradually got interested in to reading. Library gives you a variety of books to choose from when you feel lost on where to start from. You can pick a genre that excites you like a romance, thriller or fantasy and just start reading.

  7. Maintain a Reading Journal

    Start tracking your reading. Maintain a journal and write down about the book you are currently reading. How are you liking it? Is it a good read and or you are losing out on it? What you want to discuss about this book with your buddy and what did you learn from it? This will quip your interest and help you finish the book.

How do I start reading? A question I get asked the most.

Reading as a hobby can be built over time. All you need to do is take a dive and get yourself immersed in them. With no time you will realise that you have got a new habit- Reading.

If you are looking for some quick reads to begin with, check out my blog “5 reads under 200 pages for a quick read

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66 replies on “How do I start reading? A question I get asked the most- The Bloggers League 2022 ”

All these points are very much needed for sure to start reading. Especially the timing that u mentioned is very much needed which I too believe…your post will act as a guide to all readers… tysmmmmm for sharing.

I agree to the point that anything done for a period of 21 days becomes a habit. I likes all the points that you have mentioned to start reading… good post… keep writing

I second all your suggestions and I am glad that I do follow all of this but one thing I need to incorporate is following Bookstagramers.I am sure this will help me in getting good recommendations.

The suggestions are nice. Would also like to add about starting with mother language books?
maybe that helps in keeping attention at first..

I think we can also suggest starting with books of mother tongue
In my view there could be some gems in mother tongue, which many be easier to read as well

I started reading quite late in life😁. During my flying days, my fellow crew got me a book and she promised that it was a perfect book to start with. After I finished the book in 2 days, there was no stopping. Reading indeed is a great habit.

From childhood I like to read book and the tips which you shared is really nice. Specially the Follow Bookstagramers point this was a great idea to get glimpses of the book before actually start reading it.

From childhood I like to read book and the tips which you shared is really nice. Specially the Follow Bookstagramers point this was a great idea to get glimpses of the book before actually start reading it.

These are great tips for beginners. Your idea of finding a book friend is a great tip. I likes all the points that you have mentioned to start reading… good post… keep writing

Great tips for not just when someone wants to start reading but also for getting out of a reading slump or restarting your reading habit after a break. I’ve used several of these myself, and I can say that this list is a keeper.

I need to show this article to some of my friends who struggle to get into reading. Thank you for writing this

Such amazing tips for beginners. Such well thought post. I can relate to the Library part the most because my reading journey started because of my school library. And reading 15 minutes a day for the beginners wil help so well. Also, many people start their reading journey by Rich dad, poor dad or any other non fiction like this which at the very beginning might not work so well for them, for many it did, for many it don’t, so deciding the genre and picking up a book by their own intrest will help a lot rather than starting with the book which others are reading.

This is a perfect guide for someone who wants to start reading. I am someone who don’t have reading stamina. I leave the books in middle so I shifted to audio books. I finished them while driving but your idea of keeping a reading journal is a great one. I will definitely try that.

Reading is one of the best habits one can inculcate in one’s life which helps you grow throughout the life. I havent been able to devote so much time to reading as I would like too however, your pointers will surely help. Thanks.

I used to be an avid reader but now I hardly get time to read. But you are right from now on I will try to set apart few minutes before bed probably for reading. Also I will start with my favorite genre and with a smaller book. Thanks for inspiring me to start reading again.

First three points are very important. Consciously taking out time is necessary in the beginning. We tend to turn towards social media in free time, instead making books our friend will put us on the right track.

Great tips Hansa and you have covered all important points. I believe start small and follow a consistent routine can help a lot in building a reading habit. also, getting help from supporting community is great idea to enjoy the whole process.

I agree with all the point mentioned. That’s correct when any one want to start it at leter age. But I think reading habbit should be grown up from early age

I have been an avid reader since I was a child but now I feel like I am losing my interest in reading books. I still like to read blogs and articles but books have taken a backseat. I am going to try out these tips to restart my reading journey. Thanks for taking up this question and answering it so beautifully.

I loved reading this, there isn’t a fit formula for all when it comes to writing. However, using these tips one can definitely start the journey of finding a magic in the world of books 🙂

Reading is like a habit, once started it is for life and I am happy that I follow all these tips. Discussing the books and looking for recommendations through like minded people is great way to increase our TBR.

Ive been an avid reader ever since my school days and for both my kids I started reading out right from when they were in womb. I also introduced books early as three months and we made bed time reading a ritual so it made reading lovable for us. These tips are helpful

Are used to read lot of books but now I don’t get time with two babies but now I need group of people who are book readers an Avid readers so that I can also start reading again

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