Problem: Don’t have enough time to read
Solution 1: Take a book with you everywhere.
Solution 2: Go short. If you don’t have enough time
to finish a long book, read a short one instead.
Solution 3: Make it a habit. Make a point of
reading on a regular basis.
Solution 4: Share a poem or short story with a friend.
Now you have time to socialize and to read.
Problem: Don’t have money to spend on books
Solution 1: Visit your local used bookstore.
Solution 2: Check out the bargain sections.
Solution 3: Some bookstores and coffee shops allow you
to read their books for free while sitting in a comfy
armchair. Take advantage of it.
Solution 4: Read books for free on the internet.
Solution 5: Borrow books from your friends. (Just make
sure you return them.)
Solution 6: Get a library card. And use it.
Problem: No experience in selecting books
Solution 1: Read everything you can get your hands on.
Solution 2: Ask a librarian, a bookseller, a friend or a teacher.
Solution 3: Strike up a conversation with other people you
notice reading. Ask them what they like.
Solution 4: Join a book club.
Problem: Reading is exhausting/too tired to read
Solution 1: Read good books. You won’t be too tired if
you’re interested in the book.
Solution 2: Read while you are enjoying a cup of coffee.
Solution 3: Read during your lunch hour or another
time of day when you are feeling energized.
Solution 4: Read before bed. If books make you fall
asleep, what better time to read?
Solution 5: Read when you wake up, so you aren’t tired
from your busy day.
Problem: Would rather just watch the movie
Solution 1: Do both. If you like the movie, you’ll probably
like the book even better.
Solution 2: Use movies to help you decide what genre
of book you would like to read. Action? Romance?
Problem: It’s too hard
Solution 1: Don’t try and read huge books if you know
that you’ll never have the time or energy to finish them.
Solution 2: Read something you are interested in, even
if the language is difficult, you’ll find that the subject
matter will keep you engaged.
Solution 3: There is no shame in reading young adult
literature. It’s easier to get through and is equally
beneficial to reading something longer and more difficult.
This condensed list was inspired by Esther Lombardi's article
Why We Don't Read. Which I encourage you to look at for even more ideas on how to solve your reading problems.
