Reading is a beautiful hobby and a way to both learn and have fun in a productive way. Whether you read fiction or non-fiction, you can find an endless number of books that seem fascinating and might sound right up your alley. But how can you make the best choice and pick the right thing that aligns with your reading goals? Let’s find out.
Set a Clear Goal
When it comes to reading, there is no right or wrong way to do it. You can read all the classics or fill up your cart with children’s books. You can read comics or steamy romance or complicated non-fiction or a strange blend of choices. It’s all valid!
But you want to make sure that your choices align with your goals. Do you want to read to broaden your horizons? That will tip you towards specific choices. Maybe you want to read to have fun and get more involved with your favorite tropes? Then you’ll make another choice. It’s all good, just know what you want your reading to be and be intentional when choosing which book to add to your book tracker.
Follow Your Heart
The best choice of book is one you will actually read, and there is no better predictor than choosing a book you’re excited about. Think back to when you were a child and would pick something that looked fun! It’s a great strategy for choosing a book once you have decided on what kind of book you want.
Look at the cover! Read the blurb and find one that sparks your curiosity! Look at new books from your favorite author! Find a book that makes you feel anticipation, curiosity, and excitement. If a book looks boring from the outset, you might never touch it. It’s better to go with something you love.
Find Trustworthy Recommendations
There is a veritable ocean of book recommendations out there. Find ones that seem good to you. You might look for book bloggers or influencers who seem to have a similar taste or choose newsletters that seem fun to you and highlight books that sound appealing.
Don’t overdo it: too many recommendations can make you feel more confused, not less. Just stick to a one or two that you like and that often suggest appealing books. When your list of books to read grows out of control, you are less likely to actually go and read.
Give Yourself Permission to Stop
You can make easier choices if you give yourself permission to stop reading when you are not enjoying a book. There are so many other options out there! Don’t commit to a choice that you are not enjoying or that is not bringing anything good into your life.
Try book samples and let yourself be playful about what you choose to read. If you let yourself off the hook, you will have a lot more fun with it, and you will find it easier to discover new books that align with your goals and don’t just look great on your reading goal tracker but that you have truly loved.
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