How I read 40-60 books every year

Get on top of that to-be-read list! Here's how I power through so many books each year.
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Setting aside blocks of time to get cosy with a book can be challenging - which is why I don't wind up doing it that much! Here's how I stay on top of my reading list even when work and life gets busy. The most important point? Listen.
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[@AhsanteB]

What was your favorite book that you read in the past year? Mine is somewhere between The Courage to be Disliked, Big Friendship, the Artist’s Way, and the Midnight Library. So hard to choose one favorite :)

[@ginelliaamira6953]

Educated by Tara Westover. She really showed how even through isolation and a lack of formal education you can still get anywhere in life. What's also interesting is how her world got progressively bigger by each chapter. I'd want to say more, but I'm afraid I'd spoil.

[@Brandonbdk]

What's your thoughts on the Midnight library? :D I read it after seeing it recommended all over booktok but imo it didn't live up to the hype

[@thunderchild2210]

I really like the Midnight Library too! I’ll have to try your other suggestions 😀

[@t.c.o.g.773]

The courage to be disliked sounds interesting that’s me all the way🎁🎁🎁

[@anidadron]

I'm retired now and read at least 150 books a year, only a small percentage of them are audio. Plus I edit at least four books a year for others.

[@AhsanteB]

YOU'RE SO THOROUGH! Amazing.

[@alicecampbellyes]

My favourite last year was definitely 'How to work without losing your mind' - I read 73 books last year and hoping to aim for something similar this year :)

[@AhsanteB]

73 books! So impressive! And that sounds like a very interesting and relevant read - thanks for the rec!

[@ClipsByLaura]

That's so fascinating! I'm the complete opposite: I loose focus with audiobooks, check out and just can't follow the story. Have the same issue with podcasts, but they are a more bitesize format, so I listen to it sometimes. I'm definitely way too attached to reading with my eyes 😇 but I only read 20-30 books a year, so... (watch a ton of series and films though 😇)

[@AhsanteB]

Interesting! I mean, I have been meaning to step my film-watching game up - sounds well-rounded :)

[@wamiogunbi]

Yes! It was a game changer for me when I discovered the life hack of going for long walks while listening to audiobooks. I walk anywhere from 3-15 miles a day, giving me a couple of hours to immerse myself in a book. It is hitting two birds with one stone! Exercising my mind and exercising my body! The most important part for me was that this system was sustainable. After years of forcing myself to do things that I didn't want and getting extra frustrated when I inevitably could not sustain them, it was refreshing to finally find something that worked, even though on the surface it looked "inefficient." Sure, I could run for like half and hour to an hour instead of walking three hours a day, but I really don't like running. So now instead of running half marathons, I walk them, and I enjoy it way more. Pairing walking with audiobooks made the experience even more enjoyable as I got to rekindle my love for books.

[@AhsanteB]

Yesss to exercising your mind and your body. And sustainability is key!

[@meccob.5927]

Thank you I know a new app for learning

[@KatrinaEames]

I'm always ready to fight anyone who says audiobooks aren't "real books" - it's an idea that is just so heavily rooted in elitism & ableism that I just can not stand it. I love this reading template! I'm going to have to revisit it next time I have a few dollars to spare. My library uses Hoopla & Libby, and I love checking out books from my library! I think I can have up to 25 books out at a time (not that I've done that recently)

[@AhsanteB]

Hoopla and Libby for the win!!

[@t.c.o.g.773]

OH THATS HOW I DO IT I LISTEN 👂 😆😆😆 I do the same thing sante 🙏🙏🙏🎁🎁🎁🕊 great video I also like auditory reading 📖 and learning especially when I’m on the go and when I’m sleeping 💤 🕊

[@amberfur5750]

Thank you very much for all your work. I may have missed the video where you mention the city you are from: I am from EU, I understand your accent is American, still there are bits and bobs I find interesting in your accent. As far as Audio Books are concerned, I tried them several times, but unfortunately I get anxiety and can’t focus. A lot of people find then helpful, so I believe it’s just me. Please let me know where your accent is from! Best wishes!

[@darrylharris756]

I read half a book 5 years ago and my eyes are still tired. Audiobooks must be the order of the day I guess😉

[@AhsanteB]

Hahahahahaha

[@obbah3873]

Earings👌🗣📢

[@ConsidertheCrows]

Listening isn't reading. It's listening.

[@jajajaja2624]

I like you I mean in a youtube way Me Power Of Now and 1421 The China Discovered America