Start To Like Reading Again

[@PaperbackJourneys]

I never stopped reading and loving books, but for some reason whenever someone releases a “how to enjoy reading again!” Or “how to start a reading habit” video, I’m like a moth to a flame.

[@extracrispy9229]

Me too 😂

[@maem7462]

I started out not liking reading until I found some books that I liked and I could also pick my books. I’ve kept liking reading since then. I just sometimes don’t have as much time and sadly audiobooks don’t really work for me. With videos like these I’m like I can either know what to do if I somehow get in a slump with reading or I can give this advice to someone else who isn’t a big fan of reading

[@ViridianCrisis7]

Me too because I e definitely slowed down my reading over the years. As a kid I’d finish a book in a day or two tops

[@kc6384]

Me too! 😃

[@second1719]

same here)🐣

[@vince8849]

When I was young, I was such an avid reader. But schooling killed it for me. For Highschool/undergrad/grad school I was forced to read every day. Whether I liked the material or not. This absolutely destroyed my drive to read. Now that I'm graduating in the spring, I'm so glad I found this video. I would love to get back into reading again once I can do it for myself and not for a grade.

[@xboxswitch9457]

Same. 3 years after law school and I’m finally back into reading but now I’m guilty pleasuring only. Fantasy books for me!

[@Infernokami]

Same. Like, idgaf about a Tale of Two Cities or Animal Farm and being forced to read academically sucks. Out of school for a few years now and just starting to get back into reading 😂

[@Ahki_AbuBakr]

My teacher would shun me for reading books that I enjoyed of all genres and then would force me to read this book about being a black women and I hated it all the conclusions and discussions on said book was about feminism, opression, and how being a women and being a black women is basically hell and the worst thing ever it was super annoying killed my entire love for books or reading completely

[@Ahki_AbuBakr]

Great book w a nice message just the way she went about it was super annoying to deal w especially the school was filled w us black youths so we already know the issues in society so the book was completely not needed and I was a writer too could've been a author if she didn't ruin it

[@ranovee2682]

Ive always been a avid reader but I go through spurts where I devour books, then for a few months randomly Ill read literally nothing. What always works for me to get back into my regular reading is I find something light and fun and easily readable and I always grab the audiobook, and eventually I get sucked back in from listening while at work or just doing things around the house. I found this to be so effective.

[@puffmaggie]

The number 1 thing that got me back on track to reading was deleting apps like TikTok off my phone lol if i was feeling bored i picked up a book instead of scrolling. I've now read so many books this year and it is SO true what you say about slowing down and taking time to enjoy a story. I'd say it's even helped me consume media like videogames or even movies in a more relaxed way instead of this FOMO aspect to them!

[@ragnhildknezevic8564]

Amen to that. I gave myself Tik Tok prohibition. I sometimes get relapses.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

I pretty much only use KZbin, these days. But something that helped me was gradually increasing my video playback speed until I was watching at 1.5x speed, or faster, depending in how fast or slow the original audio[ like 'cause different people have naturally faster or slower speech patterns] &/or any on-screen text goes by to begin with-it freed up so much extra time!!! (Plus, I've discovered that[ at least for me personally] it actually forces me to engage with things much more attentively so I actually get distracted less and really absorb or appreciate the experience more. However ..I don't recommend that anyone try and start out immediately at 1.5x or 2x speed, if you want to try this yourself-start slower and increase gradually, maybe not until after weeks of watching at 1.25x speed, only increasing playback speed once the faster speed starts seeming less rapid to you because your brain has adjusted to it and kind of normalized it in your mind or whatever.) It really helped things start to seem a lot more digestible and actually-achievable for me, personally-so getting into all the things I wanted to get to in a day didn't seem like as much of a daunting commitment around also still getting other actual-life type stuff done sometimes. ^^ Like, if you can watch a 30min video in only 15mins... That's 15 whole entire minutes more extra time you still have free to read or do something else afterward than you would have had before! And, sometimes, just feeling like you have the time to spare to invest in reading at all is the best way to start. (Basically, don't be afraid of sitting with things for longer stretches of time either longterm or shortterm -wise yes, but also don't be afraid of setting things down after only a short while and then coming back to it again later on for another short while sometimes too; feel free to get comfy finding whatever pace works for _you_ and/or the demands of your own life or brain or entertainment or whatever, individually! Checking off smaller goals-like one chapter, or 15 minutes-can feel really rewarding, it doesn't always have to be completing a whole entire book that let's you feel good about actually doing something[ like reading or whatever else] that you've been wanting to. Any forward progress is still progress; and sometimes just knowing that you can actually get to the end of something at all, whether it's just one sentence or just one chapter, that alone can really help the further off finish lines like the end of a whole entire book look like isn't so unattainably far away that it's impossible to see. Just being able to actually accomplish things you want to be accomplishing is what's important, not how soon or fast or how slow you personally get them done, as long as you're allowing yourself to find what works for *YOU* and you aren't just trying to force yourself to achieve things like someone or anyone else does: it's okay to be you, and to move at your own pace, based on whatever your own personal needs or wants are. 🙂)

[@t0dd000]

I went almost a decade not reading much because I was working 80 to 100 hours a week. Now that I left that world, I'm sinking back into reading. Lemme tell you, once you drift away from the reading habit, it's hard to train your mind to focus like that again.

[@britneynicole8903]

Very true! I have definitely found that being apart of a community like this can REALLY help with, at least, motivating me to read. Also reading with different formatting!

[@christophertravis222]

I found I struggled with that and still do, but have found that in audiobooks I have been able to stay more engaged. I feel I've become less creative so the addition of a narrator helps bring the characters to life. So now travelling for work has become my book time.

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

@@christophertravis222 Trying audiobooks was useful to me, because it gave me a solid time-line within which I knew consuming the book could actually be achieved-because I was having so much trouble either finding the time or the focus to physically read again, I wasn't even getting from the start to the end of a chapter reliably consistently for a while. But I also discovered that it really frustrated me to listen in audio sometimes too, because I actually enjoy seeing how different writers format their sentences and paragraphs, and knowing for sure how the names of things are actually spelled[ since I'm more likely to be discussing a book over text-based communications than via word-of-mouth] personally. 🤣 But listening to audiobooks gave me that little boost of feeling like I actually am still capable of finishing a book if I start it and motivating me to start physically reading again too because it got me back in touch with what all I actually enjoy about the reading experience itself in the first place-aside from just knowing the characters and/or the story, so I could participate in thinking or discussing about it in general. ^-^ Lol

[@litlbucky]

The biggest thing that helped me get back into reading was having someone to talk about books with Started out with couple of people from work, then my reading really took off after discovering your channel and joining your Discord It is such a great place not only to discuss books, seek recommendations when trying to decide what to read next, but it is such a wonderful community

[@britneynicole8903]

I am looking to join her Discord soon. I really want to get more involved in this community!

[@alicearcheron9480]

Really wanna join her community too! Is there a link where we can find her public discord? :’D

[@the_corvid97]

@@alicearcheron9480 It's in the video description.

[@britneynicole8903]

It is so great finding this big community to discuss books with!

[@Californiansurfer]

I read in morning 6:30 to 9:30. I read three books at same time but one chapter from each book.. Love it..

[@evergreenroots]

Something I reminded myself a lot of when I got back into reading was that it is okay if you only read a little bit in a sitting. One chapter, or half a chapter, a day is more than I was doing. You get through books surprisingly fast when you realize this!

[@Neko123Uchiha]

I'm an avid gamer, but started reading in 2021 with Harry Potter (never read the books before). When I reached book 5 I switched to a Kindle and never looked back. That thing was an absolute game-changer for me! I went on reading 62 last year, with 55 already this year. I never thought of myself as being a reader … that definitely changed. Having a routine also helped, reading at the same time of day for 1-2 hours. It took me a while to find my preferred genres (mostly horror, crime, and thrillers) but other than that it's just part of my life now :D

[@britneynicole8903]

That is so awesome!! I definitely do find myself reading faster on my NOOK! I think that is because it is easier for me to forget how many pages I have read! Also finding a great book community just like this one really helps to motivate me to want to get back into reading more and restarting manga!

[@connorbogunovic1647]

Do you still play games as well? This is kind of similar to how it went for me, except I discovered the kindle much later and still switch around.

[@Neko123Uchiha]

@@connorbogunovic1647 I played like 6 hours Stardew Valley yesterday! xD So yes, I still game, but new games rarely excite me anymore. Did not play any of the big releases this year (Elden Ring, God of War), I feel like after 25 years I just saw lots of games. As with reading, I'm just two years in and have SO MUCH new to discover. I think that's the difference :D

[@britneynicole8903]

@@connorbogunovic1647 You can play games on a Kindle? That is interesting. I had no idea.

[@skytheguyguy]

@@Neko123Uchiha Since you're a gamer and have read Harry Potter I suggest getting the new Hogwarts Legacy coming out in February looks awesome

[@ryandanna]

I finished up Mistborn book 1 last night and that book single handedly reignited my passion for reading. Been in such a long slump but I just can’t put ‘em down now. Sometimes all it takes is the right book!

[@Tybren]

Mistborn is such a good series! The first book is so satisfying because it feels like a stand alone story.

[@SoEepyy]

Ay im literally reading it right now! Im on page 415, im loving it!

[@braedenneale845]

I just finished my reread (first time since 2013) last night and it has given me a lot of renewed passion for reading. I also return to Elantris a lot as a comfort book.

[@tripp24642]

My husband bought me this book for my birthday and it did the same for me. I usually read a few books a year but I’ve read over 50 books since finishing Mistborn!

[@Martha.rose2000]

I tried to read that book because Owl City recommended it. But as a beginner reader, I think it was kind of daunting based on size. For some reason, I decided to pick up my copy of Hunger Games and I've never read a book so fast, let alone the whole series. I read the 3 original in a little over a month. Which for me was a huge accomplishment. I LOVED those books. Problem is, now I can't find anything similar or that will make me feel what those books did.

[@maddyv5948]

"Anchoring" seems like solid advice in general. I'll try it for other habits too. Thanks!

[@maryjothaler9083]

I’m one of those people who reads in fits and starts, I read way more consistently as a child; I had the time and mental ability to fixate on a story. These past two years I’ve been trying to consistently read again and let me tell you, one of the best feelings is finishing a great book in one day. The true D.E.A.R days of adulthood.

[@flpn2275]

YOU, got me back into reading books and not just online ❤️

[@KK-ef1ow]

Ebooks are a lifechanger for me. I have my entire book collection in ebook format. If I love the book, I buy some sort of collectors edition/hardback for it to add it to my shelf. And since the app is on my phone, I carry it everywhere.

[@allanc_me763]

Active reader 10yrs ago, before I start working my ass off. It is something that I used to enjoy. I just bought my Kindle this month and started reading again. 😀😀😀😀

[@bibbaaah]

I've gotten so into reading again. I love your recommendation about finding movies you love and find a book based on them- I've done that and find so many new loves for books from doing that! And I have this cool little amber reading light that works well when I wanna read in bed but not keep my fiance awake lol. The amber light is good for making you sleepy 😴

[@hardyworld]

Thank you so much for the suggestions and encouragement. I have completely stopped reading over the last 2 years due to work and I really miss it. I will do my best to incorporate some of your suggestions (several I used to do when I was reading regularly).

[@andrewwall4250]

I used to read a lot as a kid, then I just kinda fell out of it as I grew up. I still read occasionally but not as much. After I became an adult I mainly got into manga/anime. I’ve been watching your videos for quite a few years now and your passion had always made me want to get back into reading books again, if only I had the time. Then one day it hit me, I can just… stop making excuses for not reading and start reading again anytime. So I did. And the time to do so naturally made itself available. I’m a lot busier now than I was back then yet I’m still managing to find time here and there to read, even if my very limited time means it takes me forever to get through a single book now. 😂 I’ve been thinking of tracking down some of the books I liked reading when I was a kid to reread them again 20 years later and see how they held up over the years. The Dragonkeeper series by Carole Wilkinson is one I want to go through. Looking it up I found out that it’s apparently getting an animated movie next year. For Merphy I recommend Grandad’s Gifts by Paul Jennings. I feel like it’s a childrens book you’d really enjoy.

[@britneynicole8903]

Grandad’s Gifts sounds very good!!

[@allmightguy6341]

Hi Merph, I just want to say thank you for uploading this. I literally just thought going back to reading and I totally felt that I was lost and did not know how to go back into reading. I will truly try out your tips and advices. Thank you so much Merph!

[@venomturtle17]

I found your channel when you started reading one piece and you've basically become my reading coach. I used to spend all my free time reading books, either physical or on my phone and I've fallen away from it. Your videos always encourage me to pick a book back up. Thank you for doing you!

[@AmanCreatesArt]

Joining IRL book clubs got me back into reading many years ago after a slump. Most local libraries have a monthly in-person book club. I joined about five at one point. Now there is one that I am regularly dedicated to. I still keep tabs on the rest and will go if they’re reading something I’m interested in. And a couple of them meet on Zoom or have hybrid meetings if that’s more convenient.

[@andrewannotates]

I’ve recently started waking up at 5am every day just to read (also because I am extremely into my current read) but it’s actually so great because it just feels like the whole world is like quiet at that time. (I’m currently reading the poppy war)

[@calebanderson6205]

Hoping to replace my gaming habit with reading! 😓Used to read constantly as a kid -want to recapture the magic!

[@miguelcuellar9889]

You are the reason I started reading! I love your videos 🙌🏼

[@Yondi1000]

Still watching this but I just want you to know Merphy that you are the reason I started reading and enjoying reading again. I found you a few years ago at around 70k and now I've read 20 plus books in the last year alone. Thanks Merph!

[@ramudon2428]

I got back in to reading by basically reading the books in Crash Course Litterature, where you'd read the book and then watch a little video by one of the Greenbrothers talking about the book. I skipped a few books (such as the Odyssey, having read Fry's retellings fairly recently,) and skimmed some I just didn't enjoy much for whatever reason. What I enjoyed about this way was that it gave me a few different types of books, and books I'd probably never have read on my own. It also gave incentive to finish the book to then watch the little video about it. The drawback being that I got this "let's get through this" mentality to reading, which isn't superb. But my overarching focus was to get in to the habit of reading. "Habits make lives", as someone probably said, so spending a month carving the habit of reading and you'll be able to benefit from it for years.

[@lr6776]

I’ve read four books this year after barely reading and I already feel a difference. My attention span has gotten so much better already

[@leilaclendon5442]

I used to love reading as a kid and teenager, and then started and English degree in uni. But I found that I was reading for school, and stopped reading for interest, which made me sad. In 2020 I made a resolution that I would start reading for fun again. I did a bunch of things on this list like listening to audiobooks, making it part of my bedtime routine, and making a list of books to read so I'm excited for what I'm going to read next. Another thing that helped me get back into the habit was watching your, and other booktubers' videos, because it gets me excited to read and gives me book recommendations that I otherwise wouldn't have read. And it worked! I now read way more than I used to and really enjoy reading again!

[@phi1688]

I was going through like 800 pages a week of books before covid. Covid hit, library closed, and I don’t remember the last time I read a book that wasn’t assigned to be read for school, even though the library reopened a while ago.

[@iheartfantasyM]

I already am an avid reader and know how to get through slump etc, but looove these types of videos, especielly when you go so in depth and structure them as you do! 🙌

[@thatsbougie]

Can second the movies suggestion. I got into David Mitchell because of how much I loved the Wachowski sisters' Cloud Atlas adaptation, and got new respect for Cormac McCarthy after the Coen bros.' No Country For Old Men adaptation.

[@LawrenceDomkowski]

Thank you. I'm older and losing my eyesight, but have found alternatives like Kindle. I love all of Alexander Dumas's works and highly recommend his books as a great avenue to reintroduce reading back into one's life. Mostly, I hope your viewers continue reading. It's great for the brain.

[@brianmhite]

I was never a big reader until this year. I’ve read more in 2024 than I have in all previous years combined (with the exception of things I had to read back in school). I just watched this video and I happened to already be doing all of these except making it social. I feel like I read slowly, and don’t want to be rushed to keep up. What I did instead, though, is I kept a book journal on my phone in the Day One app. This let me track of the books I read across different digital platforms as well as physical books (bought or borrowed) and sort of write about my thoughts for each. Highly recommend keeping a book journal!

[@CaseyTyler357]

As someone who just recently decided to get back into reading (after an eight year break from books!) this video came at the perfect time. Thank you for the tips!

[@zackattack366]

audiobooks were huge for me. Also giving myself permission to pick up I was interested in and put down books I was struggling to read.

[@Chewbaccafruit]

I recently got back into reading, and it really helped me overcome that modern "instant gratification" impatience mindset

[@LostInSpace175]

TREASURE ISLAND is so good!! Just picked up Holly by Stephen King and while It doesn't have a paranormal aspect to it its incredibly gripping!

[@shadabkhan-ng5xe]

To be honest, the collab of yours and Daniel Green's is what got me back into reading. If I'm not wrong it was about how to get into reading fantasy books, and I was introduced to Brandon Sanderson's works. (The video was from years ago. So the title might be different altogether)

[@lakiamonet]

Love this. I realize now that I’ve been missing the social/connection part of reading. We read aloud at home to our three little women who are 5, 3, and 3. It’s always special to chat with them about what we’re reading, but I’d enjoy that sort of dialogue with other adults for my own personal reading too.

[@JANUARY396]

Totally agree with reading what you want to read not what you should read. This year I've only been reading fantasy and fairytale books because it's my favourite genre ever and favourite escapism mechanism. Last year, I read few different genres but mostly fancied reading romances and chick flicks, it was a hard year for me and light hearted books was what I needed to stay sane. If I was to read some 'heavy duty' books, i wouldn't read at all. I had a minor slump at the beginning of '22 but what has helped me was the revelation that I don't need to set aside special time for reading, I can just do it in between other activities. It may be super obvious but now I always read a book on the bus on my way to work, if I need to wait for something I also read, during lunch break whenever I cannot be bothered to talk to my workmates, i take my book and read. Out of sudden, reading has became a habit again and I read every day, between activities and in the evening because I love doing it. This mental barrier of allegedly having no time and the anxiety of having a massive book to read have disappeared because I find these little snippets of time to use for reading and feel rewarded by getting through a book, it feels like an accomplishment. I think many of us fear the time commitment necessary for reading and decide to not even start but once you realised you can actually find at least 10 minutes a day, it creates a habit and desire and ability to find even more time. I also love booktubers so much because they allow me to constantly feel inspired to read by recommending new titles so I can participate in a wider discussion. It feels like book club community and I love it, a lot of people I know don't read much or don't read similar books so I'm forever grateful for this community even though we are complete strangers spread across the globe but shared love for similar books is precious to me

[@aicsynthesizer]

i literally read a crap ton of books at age 11, like war and peace, to spiderman, big nate, sk’s it, etc. i was a weird kid, so i only had that. even if i didn’t understand war and peace, i liked just understanding new words and syntax structures. haha, then i vowed to not read for a full decade since i was too addicted to books. i was like way too addicted, reading 400-500 pages a day, to right at this point in time, barely getting past 5-10 pages a day, or 30 on a good day. i hate it, all cuz of phone and other addictions. thank you for this video. imma throw away my phone lol.

[@victoriamasters]

These tips were great! This is my first year getting back into reading hardcore after years of barely reading at all. I follow a lot of these tips. Hopefully I don’t give myself burn out tho because I’m at like 81 books read so far this year after reading maybe two a year. Also, just wanted to say that pic of you under the covers with the lantern was hilarious 😂

[@blackbaseballfield1]

Making it social is a great idea, thanks! I end up losing the habit bc there are so many distractions. I've read more books this year than I had in the last 5 tho so I'm happy to be getting back into it.

[@TheGPFilmMaker]

I read a TON in high school and college and into my first few years after school. Then Covid happened and the stress of it all really messed with my ability to focus - especially on Fiction. I started easy, just reading non-fiction I was interested in with no expectations how many books I'd get through in any given period of time. Then in the last few months I've started challenging myself to get back into reading novels and back into reading quickly. It's been so rewarding! And tips videos like these have helped me feel motivated and not alone in the experience!

[@ewfisher89]

I found a book series I love in college, 36 books long. The last 15 or so aren't being printed anymore. I found a Facebook group for fans of the series, and one member put THE ENTIRE SERIES up for auction. I got the books for just over 150.00. Now I can finally finish the series with physical books instead of ebooks.

[@k.vaugh384]

What series?

[@ewfisher89]

@@k.vaugh384 "The Ashes" series by William W Johnstone. Thriller series set in post-WW3. In book one basically every country with nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons uses them. The series isn't for everyone, the main characters political beliefs wouldn't be very popular today and some plot elements can be over the top (like fighting against actual N@z!'s from South America) but I still enjoy it.

[@LisaOfTroy]

So glad that you mentioned Libby! If you look at Instagram, you would think that not one person reads electronic books. But I just don't have the space or wallet for all of the books that I want. I use Libby nearly every day. Also, you mentioned the blue light. There are blue light glasses that you can wear. They are relatively inexpensive, around $10, if you still desire screen time before bed (or if you want to read on a Kindle or iPad).

[@12neef]

Love this! The first Harry Potter movie got me wanting to read the books. Whatever works to get people reading. Have you read comic book novelizations?

[@edmontonboy99]

You made me feel it’s okay to read a book that was adapted into a movie and TV show because I’ve been reading those lately with two exceptions. I’ve been reading these novels called the Barren Grounds and Iluminae, no movies or shows but I found them really good. Barren Grounds has a protagonist that kept me reading because of how relatable she was to me in some ways.

[@britneynicole8903]

Hey, girl! Early-ish!! 😁😁 The two main things that got me back into reading again is getting a nook, and, the biggest one was discovering your two channels!

[@britneynicole8903]

I have discovered that when I am in a slower part of a book that I am sort of having trouble getting through, I switch from a physical book to an e-book. I turn off the page number setting so I can forget about how many pages I read. It is definitely helpful!

[@k9nick]

Problem for me is, you get to recognise the same plot lines and themes to the point where can just about read the book by reading the synopsis.

[@QueenViolet8]

Just bought The Neverending Story Book it was my favorite movie as a kid had no idea it was a book first 😮 trying to get back into reading I’m a 24 hr care giver for my mother so calming my mind down to get read is a chore for me 🤔

[@carmineknight9123]

The young readers fantasy series Wings of Fire got me back into reading after fighting so many years of struggling against ADHD to let me focus on books in my hands again. And I'm so happy it did. Highly recommended if the idea of a series of a world of dragons where the DRAGONS are the main characters appeals to you.

[@vomcarthur]

Thank you Merphy, this is all such great advice! Without a doubt, the books that hold the deepest place in my heart are the ones I read in middle school. I guess I hadn't considered revisiting any of them because I'm going on 30 years old now but I think there's a good chance that doing so will remind me why and how much I loved to read.

[@morningcoffeesubs9008]

Loved this video. Another thing that helps me to immerse myself more into the story I'm reading is asking myself random questions like people would ask at a book club. My method: writing down 20 - 30 questions and putting them in a random generator. Pulling a random question after every reading session or chapter. Thinking about the answer or writing it down ( I keep progress in the app "read more" and save those answers as highlights). That helps me to really immerse myself with the story and have actual check ins about how I'm feeling. And it's super fun as I wrote down some fun ones like: Who of the characters has which Hogwarts house and why? - If you could tell a person anything right now who would you tell what - or - how does it smell right now. 😁

[@praefectusdepraetorio8480]

thats a neat idea. Ill try it.

[@DRmakeupgirl]

I've recently took a greater interest in reading. I think it started when I watched the 2005 movie version of Pride & Prejudice. I felt like so much was left out of the movie that was in the book so, having never read P&P I made up my mind to read the book and see just how much the movie omitted. I was flabbergasted! The movie I watched was more like a 'preview' of the book version. I then watched the 1995 version and liked that it was more like the book. Since then I've wanted to find (& read) the book for every one of my favorite movies. So that experience has motivated and inspired me to read more.

[@Erif-]

I started reading again after years because of your channel. Thank Youu !!!

[@flywithty1]

It was Scythe and Vicious that finally got me back into reading for fun, and Merph as well as other booktubers definitely helped rekindle that desire for me. Now my taste is getting more into epics and all the grim dark material I can eat! (Huge shoutout to Slowly Read) but Merph will always be the warm adorable person that has my tbr list going up😂

[@maruwan-dono]

Reading after a break always tastes good ahaha.. i stopped reading for like 1 year, and when i started reading again , i did enjoy it a lot... But now i stopped again lol

[@crose9613]

I've slowly been getting into reading over the past year. The Wheel of Time trailer looked very good and I picked up the first book due to that.

[@allan1998]

Thank you, Merphy! I need to read in industrial amounts for my job, but I have gradually stopped setting aside time to read for pleasure. I often resort to audiobooks in my free time, but nothing really beats the experience of a nice novel in my hands. Once, I spent three months on a place with very limited internet and a kindle saved my life. Thank you!

[@Ahlamdesigners]

thanks you gave me a lot of support to read back again cuz in few month ago I stopped and thinking to back but I wonder how ? I don't have time

[@maiknh3161]

I've been trying to get back into reading for fun again, since I have ADD and study German and English studies, so I focus all my attention span on reading what is required for my studies. Videos like these always get me motivated to get some more pages in at night, so I'm super grateful for that!

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Whole-heartedly agree with having a list! As long as you don't make your list too long, and you have the list organized by priority of which things you actually want to be able to check off the list first or are the most excited to get to first or such. Keeping a list of things I wanted to watch and/or read kinda recently revolutionized my productivity, personally!! ^-^

[@Fuadstar55]

Thank you for this video! I've been in a reading slump lately, and needed a littel push to get back lol I also liked the style of this video, changing you location 👌

[@jadenrhoden4709]

I enjoyed reading, until 3rd grade. School ruined reading for me. I have only personally read 1 full book since.

[@ibrahimadat]

Bang on with your advice, for me (to add to your points) a combination of two things that got me back into reading: 1. As you say - chase your interests! I realised that I stopped reading was because I was trying to read boring books I wasn’t actually interested in (stuff that I was ‘supposed to read’ as an adult). Realising that if I just read the stuff I read as a teenager (fantasy) I’d actually enjoy doing it (rather than being a chore and an extension of my day to day work) 2. To the point above, all your videos on Sanderson and mistborn that sounded really interesting (that I came across following your one piece videos) so thank you!! 3. Get a kindle (other e-readers are available)! Whilst a physical book is great, it feels like an ‘event’ to pick it up and the length may seem daunting’ Getting a kindle both made it really easy and convenient it also gamified reading

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

Great tips. I have always read myself. But I work in a bookstore and sometimes people come in wanting to start reading. I agree with all your tips and would add don’t think you only have to read long books. There Are many great books under 409 Pages.

[@pikameer8325]

I love reading but lately I've been so busy with school work, extracurriculars, and life stuff that comes up. I don't even think I've finished 10 books this year which is no where near what I used to read. I'm going to try to implement some of these tips!

[@the_corvid97]

Your second tip I have discovered is especially notable for me as I have difficulty visualizing characters, locations, objects, etc. It help watching something so I have the images in my head and I can just out the images with the plot in the books. With your third tip, I have no idea what these are called, but in my hometown there's these, boxes I guess where you can drop off a book and take home another one for free and they're mostly all located in neighborhoods. These might work as well for people looking to read more.

[@fierypickles4450]

Very apt synchronicity :') was journaling about wanting to get back to reading...im a slave to my phone and it sucks

[@SuperHappyNotMerry]

make it social is a surprisingly big one to motivate people to read. my reading slump correlates directly to when I stopped using goodreads because I got brainwashed into believing the all too common adage that "real" readers don't need reading goals

[@Limonada_RC]

Hey, I love your videos! I'm currently reading the way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson! greetings from Panama!

[@vali.s5109]

Currently reading the first book from A Song of Ice and Fire, and near by the end of it I can say that now I REALLY like to read books, fantasy rings way better to me rather than classic romanian literature.. which is mostly about the time of industrialization, romance, village life which is not bad (because I think that if I go back to them now that I'm a bit older, I'll like em I guess). What I like to do when reading (especially for ASOIAF) is to listen to themed music, it creates an ambiance and shuts all distraction while reading which for me means A LOT. Anyways, I'm dragging this more longer than I should but your video helped me with some aspects and insecurities that I had (mainly about how much I should read, how fast, etc), lesson is.. read what you like, read it in a manner that satisfies you and make it a part of your routine.

[@sam6459]

An absolutely great video, I feel like a lot of people try to make videos like this but they only rec books they personally love, which is fine I love recs but reading is such a personal thing. I've never really watched a video that delves into like the.. science? Of reading? Or psychological aspect of it i guess. This is amazing 🤗

[@vellorenitin]

From an early age I have always hated to read. it was just so difficult for me, but I always loved to listen I was a valedictorian in my major because I was lucky to have a really good teacher. I loved to listen! I will be lost when someone is teaching. But when I tried to read the same topic which I'm interested in...I just couldn't comprehend, I had to read at least 3-5 times to understand properly, and I came to a conclusion that it is just a waste of time to read because in that 1 hour I can learn so much by listening but I can only read one page in a hour it took that long. I was so embarrassed why I couldn't read when it is just easy for others I had a friend and she used to read a book with in 2-3 days, I was just flabbergasted. Later I discovered I had dyslexic and it all made sense

[@crazyshortguy2200]

The bouldering around the place for each tip was fun 🤣 I liked it 🥳

[@pippaschroeder4388]

I read a lot of historical fiction because it teaches me a lot in an entertaining way, but I'm trying to expand what I read more, and am starting to be interested in fantasy. I read the Ember Blade and absolutely loved it, and have a TBR list of other fantasy books.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

My biggest thing that’s helped me find time to read again is audio books 😍

[@britneynicole8903]

Who else agrees that she posted this at the perfect time?!?!

[@christhewritingjester3164]

Alternate title: How to trick people into reading... I'm not complaining :) I was not an avid reader growing up, even though I really enjoyed the books I did pick up. I started becoming an avid reader a few years ago when I wanted to get serious about writing. And it's mainly thanks to audiobooks that I'm consuming books every day, what a game-changer! Since June 2020 I've listened to 55 books, ready maybe 6 physical/ebooks, and have a TBR that's currently 89 books (thanks to folks like you for the suggestions) so I always have the next one lined up.

[@rodrigorodriguez509]

Dang I wish libraries and bookstores had girls like that walking around. Believe me I've been searching

[@mariyajaveedkhan159]

For me its book tubers like you that always assures and reignites the passion for Books...

[@forestreflection2066]

I read when i was a kid. Loved high fantasy books. My mom never allowed lord of the rings or Harry Potter ( she was in her extreme christian phase at the time. Now she is cool with them.) So i would read books like the hunger games, goosebumps, ect. But by the time i was a teen i fell off after getting addicted to games and getting my first phone i also got addicted to social media. Now im 24 and you guys convinced me to read again. I choose Brandon Sanderson's storm light series to start out reading again. Hopefully i get back to reading again.

[@LisaOfTroy]

Totally agree with the movie to book tip. This month, I am reading Gone with the Wind. Of course, I have seen the movie, but the book is simply amazing even after watching the movie.

[@domruns9472]

After reading 14 novels this year I hit a slump half way through A Darker Shade of Magic. Took 2 months off and picked up ShadowSpell academy. Hoping to finish the year with 17 books completed

[@mimimayhem]

The "decicated" time got me. Thanks, Merphy!

[@franciscobuenrostro3891]

I wasn’t much of a reader as a kid. I started reading again like one book a year before the pandemic started. Once the pandemic started I started reading books back to back and this habit has stayed with me till today. I love reading

[@Clawfacethegreat]

I may have dropped some more physical og books but I have kept up with fanfics and really got into D&D podcasts-especially for mindless tasks/trips. Slowly working back into original physical books and been trying to figure out ways to bring it back into my life, as much as it was when I was younger.

[@jcook2393]

Merph deff inspired me to read! Thank you!

[@vcackermanwrites]

I never stopped enjoying to read, but I don’t read as much as I used to when I was in school. I miss reading all the time.

[@raynder5542]

The kind of videos that are needed!

[@marshwiggle8364]

Jurassic Park is an amazing satisfying read even after seeing the movie a dozen times.

[@britneynicole8903]

I really need to read Jurassic Park and watch the movie!

[@UbermanPrime]

Thank you for this video. I feel like the pandemic along with grad school ruined my ability to sit still and focus, and as a result I haven't read a book in years, just audiobooks. Your content was what I needed to nudge myself to finally sit down and begin reading again (Fairy Tale by Stephen King, if anyone is wondering).

[@Kite562reviews]

I've always enjoyed reading. I always enjoy reading at my desk. I've also been reading manga for 2 years as well. Reading in the afternoons always works for me. 😊❤📚

[@tabbi_tabs4557]

I really needed this today. Die to work related stress I haven't had the chance to read for months! And now I struggle to get back into it📚 even though my tbr is sky high at the moment😂😅

[@banaa9463]

This works for me when I'm in a reading slump. I take note of how many pages I'm reading per day. It makes me feel competitive with myself.

[@SoulKnightKing]

Merphy trying a new format by changing scenes, as she changes point is a small detail that doesn't go unnoticed. We appreciate the effort you do in your videos!!

[@bobd4401]

Hi Murphy, another advantage of eBooks is the ability to search the text. This was the first facet that helped me sell my wife on using them. The ability to increase font size (for us old fogies) is another one.

[@DarkWatcherDS]

I love The Godfather and the YOU series and after watching them I then went onto read the books and it was so much fun. Not every story will be a better book but its part of the fun