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As we hit the halfway mark, it’s the perfect time to check in on how you’re doing with your reading goals for 2025. Below are tips for overbooked readers to squeeze in more titles in the second half of the year:
- Carry a book at all times. Whether digital, audio or physical (or all three!), having a book on hand ensures you’re ready for those unexpected moments of downtime.
- Embrace audiobooks. Audiobooks are a game-changer for multitasking. They’re perfect for folding laundry, driving carpool, meal prepping, working out and more. Tip: If your mind tends to wander during audiobooks, try increasing the speed until you’re forced to focus.
- Have your next book ready. Never be left without something to read. Keep a list or queue your next read, so you’re always ready to dive into the next book.
- Stop reading books that you’re not enjoying. There’s no prize for finishing a book you’re not into. With so many amazing books out there, don’t waste your time. This also applies to raising readers: If your child says he or she doesn’t like reading, try finding another book.
- Learn the Hennepin County Library System. Know how to reserve books and where to pick them up. Take advantage of the app Libby
to download free audiobooks.
Remember: Reading should be fun! Whether you read a book a year or a book a day, enjoyment is the ultimate goal.
Amy Sundet is a Plymouth book reviewer helping overbooked readers find their next favorite book. Find her on Instagram @overbookedmoms.
