Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns and Roses (the series) really worth all the hype? 😳
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This is something I've been considering a lot since joining bookstagram 📱 Up until last year, I didn't even know this was a popular series at all - let alone possibly the MOST popular series (in the bookish world) 🤯 And it's not just popular because it's loved; there are a lot of mixed thoughts on this fandom as a whole 🧚🏼‍♀️
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In the past few months, I took it upon myself to read all the books leading up to A Court of Silver Flames and I'm getting BRUTALLY HONEST on the blog with my thoughts regarding this fantasy series 🤭 If you're curious, head to the link in my bio to check it out 🔗
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SIDE NOTE: Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me with care and concern for my sweet kitty, Luna 🥺 Your encouragement, prayers, and positivity have been invaluable during this challenging time and I feel so blessed to have this supportive community in my life 🤎 
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What's the last book that made you SQUIRM? 🥴
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I've been looking forward to reading THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, primarily due to the amount of mixed reviews (I love forming my own opinion on super hyped books 🙈), but I guess I didn't read those reviews very well because I was not expecting for it to make my HEART RACE 🫀 BLOOD PUMP 🩸 and SKIN CRAWL 🐛
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After a couple of chapters, I checked out the author's note on Goodreads and was grateful that she did, in fact, give content warnings 👏🏼 It's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure 😹
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Have you read this 1920's-Shanghai-gang-Romeo-&-Juliet retelling? 🗡 
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What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LE What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LEAD? 👸🏻
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I have a list a mile long (actually, approximately thirty books/series long, if we're being realistic) and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is just one of them! 😱
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I'm a huge fan of a badass leading lady, so I wrote up an entire post about this topic and I'm hoping you'll decide to check it out (LINK IN BIO) 💻
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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I knew from the moment I decided to join booksta that my name had to reflect what I wanted to photograph - and I desperately wanted to get creative with coffee and books! ☕️📚 I kept trying to think of interesting combinations that expressed what I’d be sharing but nothing felt satisfactory until... THE ESPRESSO EDITION popped into my head and I went OMG THAT’S IT!!! 🙌🏼
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Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy r Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy reads)? 🤝
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I had never been part of a book club until I joined bookstagram 😱 I've participated in a few virtual ones in the last year and now I'm HOSTING MY OWN 🙌🏼
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Yesterday was the first group discussion for February's pick: Wicked Lovely 🦋 This is one of my favorite books/series of all time, so introducing it to my friends (and finding others who have already read it and wanted to reread) is SO much fun 🥳
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Should I keep this virtual book club/group read going and pick a new title for next month? 📖 
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Have you ever realized the impact a book has had o Have you ever realized the impact a book has had on you the more you talk about it? 🗣
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“𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔?” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.”
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue left its mark on me - but I didn’t even know it until I was halfway through a voice text to my booksta bestie @ivashclove 🙈 She asked me if it lived up to the hype or left me feeling underwhelmed... and I had way more to say than I realized! 😱
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My full review can be found on my blog (LINK IN BIO) 💻 And I’m curious to know what you think of this book if you’ve read it! ✨
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P.S. Thank you THANK YOU, Kait, for sending this beautiful book to me - it made reading it even more special 🤍
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What’s one series that’s grown on you over tim What’s one series that’s grown on you over time? 📚
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When I say I *hated* ACOTAR, I mean I really, really hated it 🙈 I tried reading it three times over the years and probably disliked it more with each read 😅 I didn’t understand why all these people were hyping it up when I joined bookstagram 🤔
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I gave it one final try this past autumn and after getting past that awful first book (I don’t think I’ll ever change my mind on that), I was super surprised 🤯 The following books included great character development and world-building, had relatable and emotional moments, and it made me want to continue the series! 📖 Now, I won’t call myself a mega-fan or anything, but I’m about to read ACOFAS and I’m quite looking forward to the release of ACOSF (even though I hate Nesta - don’t @ me 🙊)
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This series certainly grew on me and I have booksta to thank for that 🙌🏼
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Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on b Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on bookstagram that inspires you - either with their feed and photos, their talents and skills, or just because ya love them 🥰
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I've been feeling pretty discouraged and down today but I'm trying to remember that each day is a FRESH START ☀️There's a quote in Anne of Green Gables that says, “Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” and that has always stuck with me 😌
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Keeping that in mind for tomorrow and focusing on what positives I can today! 🤎
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P.S. I absolutely love this encouraging and beautiful mug from @thisisjoyfull and now you can get one at a discount with my code STEPHANIE15 ☕️ Perfect for a morning pick-me-up! 🙌🏼 
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Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the ones you’ve read? 🤯
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I listened to the audiobook for THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by @tjenkinsreid and here I was, taking a nice relaxing bubble bath with a glass of wine and then all of a sudden BAM!! Plot twist!! I nearly spat my wine!! 😂🍷
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This story had me on the edge of my seat from the moment it started and it was an dramatic rollercoaster of epic proportions from beginning to end 🎢 Ooh but I loved EVERY MINUTE OF IT 😍
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The full review can be found on my blog right now (LINK IN BIO 🔗) and I’m curious - for anyone else who read this, did that plot twist hit you like it did for me? 😱
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Books · January 26, 2021

How to Become a More Efficient Reader


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Do you ever find yourself wishing you could read more often? I used to feel the same way, so I made a few changes and went from the occasional book to 10+ reads every month.

I’m often met with shocked replies when I tell people that I read so much every month. I run a full-time business from home and do freelance work on the side. It’s quite the busy life I lead, but somehow, I read over 130 books last year. There have been a few times where I’ve mentioned some of the tips I utilize to read more, but I wanted to go a bit more in-depth in this article.

If you’ve ever said, “I wish I had more time to read,” this post is definitely for you. Say goodbye to the days of wishful thinking and say hello to finally finishing all the books on your reading list!


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7 Tips That Will Help You Read More

The library is your best friend. Do you really need to buy that entire special edition box set for a series you’ve never read and you aren’t sure you’ll even like? Save your money and stop racking up a massive physical TBR. I’ve seen “this or that” templates on Instagram with options like, “free books for life or live in your favorite book” and nearly everyone checks free books for life. That’s actually an option, you know! I realize not everyone is privileged enough to live in a place where lots of libraries are an option, but there are still ways to make use of the library without a physical library nearby. Check out the Libby App (or Overdrive) to borrow e-books and audiobooks from your library without leaving your home.

Read a physical book before bed. I’ve said this one a million times and I’ll say it again: staring at a screen before you sleep is not good for you. It keeps your mind awake and active and makes it challenging for you to actually enter REM. Rather than scrolling through Instagram or watching YouTube, pick up a physical book. Read a chapter or two (or the whole book) and you’ll find your mind relaxing as you prepare to rest. It’s great for a bedtime routine and it helps you get further in that book!

Listen to audiobooks. You may think you won’t like audiobooks, but have you actually tried them? Adding audiobooks into my reading routine gave me the ability to read on-the-go! I listen while I’m driving, cleaning, showering, and sometimes even while I’m working (if it’s a more mindless task). If you like podcasts, you’ll probably like audiobooks. If you typically listen to music while doing these things, try switching it out for an audiobook sometimes and see what happens. Not sure where to start with audiobooks? Here are my suggestions.

Read multiple books simultaneously. I like to listen to one audiobook and read one physical book. This has quite literally doubled the number of books I read in a month. Sometimes I can get through a few audiobooks in a week (I listen on 1.8-2x speed) if they’re not super long. Keep your book or e-reader in your bag and read on your lunch break, while you’re having coffee, or when you need to wind down. Try to mix up the genres so you don’t get too confused going back and forth.

Prioritize reading. If you just keep saying, “I wish I read more books,” but don’t actually make time for it, then you’re never going to read more. You may want to even schedule it into your day. If you use a planner or practice time-blocking, try just scheduling 15-30 minutes of reading time, and then when you sit down to fulfill that, put your phone in another room. If you read without distractions for just a small portion of every day, you’ll form a habit and it’ll become much easier – and more desirable – to read more often!

Have an accountability partner. This could mean joining a reading club, buddy-reading, or picking up a book with your significant other. Knowing that there are others involved in the reading process can give you that little nudge in the right direction and spur you into reading more frequently!

Set up a reading list each month. If you are very goal-driven, having these lists can be really helpful. I set up a flexible “to be read” list for the whole year with 30 books on it that I know I want to read. Then, each month, I write down 10 books I plan to pick up. I borrow as many of them as I can from the library and get audiobooks for the rest. I check them off as I go and share my ratings on Goodreads so later on, I can see how many I’ve read and what I thought about them. This is a great encouragement and keeps me motivated.


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  1. Anita says

    January 26, 2021 at 2:40 AM

    Oh wow, you read quite a lot. I’m hoping to read more books this year and I’ve read four already. Thanks for sharing your tips.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:38 PM

      Hahaha has that not been noticeable up until this point? Yes, I definitely do read a lot! It’s the ultimate form of self-care for me and I prioritize it because I love reading with my whole heart. I look forward to learning more about your reads this year 🙂

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  2. Kelly Diane says

    January 26, 2021 at 11:07 AM

    These are some great tips. Reading before bed can definitely help you get that reading time in as well as relax you ready for sleep. I’ve tried reading/listening to more than one book at a time but found I couldn’t fully get into either. I’m glad it works for you though.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:42 PM

      Precisely! It’s really good for your mind to wind down and getting away from screens during that time plays a huge role in that. I love settling into bed with a good book. It’s a wonderful way to relax and to get some progress on the story 🙂 I’m sorry you had a hard time enjoying two books at a time. Did you mix formats and genres? That really helps me!

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  3. Mykki says

    January 26, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    How do you stop yourself from reading the entire book when you start? I can almost never put one down once I start – I read the whole thing. I blame my ADHD, honestly. 🙂

    There’s only one item here I personally disagree with and that’s reading before bed. If I start reading (even a chapter or two) before I go to bed, I will lay awake thinking about those characters and what’s going to happen next. It will keep me up for hours!

    Maybe I should try non-fiction before bed, haha!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:46 PM

      Haha – that’s a great question! I just… stop? Because I become tired and recognize I need to get up in the morning and if I stay up too late I’ll be too tired to get up. I also usually take my nighttime meds right before settling down to read and they make me sleepy. But maybe just set a timer for yourself? I think it’s really good to read before bed, but it sounds like you have a hard time going to sleep if anything is on your mind. My suggestion is meditation or soundscapes after finishing your reading time, in order to move your mind away from that particular story. I usually disconnect from the story just fine but I have anxiety that plagues me at night and so I use nighttime meditations and sounds to help me “turn off” and sleep. It might help you too!

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  4. Lizzie says

    January 26, 2021 at 11:36 AM

    These are really great tips! I love the idea of audiobooks since I basically listen to podcasts and Youtube while I’m working anyway. I definitely prefer physical books to electronic as well!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:47 PM

      Audiobooks are underrated if you ask me! I see so many people hyping e-books but I don’t prefer those (however, I’m clearly not a fan of staring at screens if I don’t have to). I like my physical books at night and my audiobooks throughout the day!

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  5. Tanvi Rastogi says

    January 26, 2021 at 1:32 PM

    Your tips are on point. I agree. Also a love of reading is a great motivator on its own

    ❥ tanvii.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:48 PM

      Oh absolutely! But my hope is that if you’re reading this post, you’re interested in reading already 😉

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  6. Weird & Liberated says

    January 26, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    I’m planning to do more reading this year so this post is so relevant to me.

    My goal is to read 20 books. I know I have the time judging by the amount of binge-watching I do on Netflix lol.

    Going to be using some of the tips you’ve mentioned in this post. I’ve recently started reading more than one book at a time and it’s actually not as bad as I thought it would be.

    P.S wonderful blog!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:49 PM

      That’s a great goal! I wish you all the best with it 🙂 When it comes to reading multiples, I definitely use different formats for each and try to mix genres so I don’t get too wrapped up and begin to warp them in my mind haha!

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  7. Lindsey says

    January 26, 2021 at 2:55 PM

    I love this!! It was never something I really had to think about before because my commute always gave me guaranteed reading time and then last year my reading dropped like crazy. I’ve just sort of started to get myself back into a decent routine with it but it’s been hard. I’ve only just started getting into audio books (I borrow them from my digital library at the moment and kept forgetting to renew them) so that’s opening my horizons as well. Really enjoyed reading this, you’ve got some great tips here.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:50 PM

      Oh wow! I never even thought about how that would change reading for some people. I’ve never had to commute anywhere so it didn’t cross my mind. But I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you get that spark back this year! Audiobooks are excellent and it’s so neat that different libraries offer audiobook options 🙂 Let me know if you find any new favorites!

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  8. Maria Koss says

    January 26, 2021 at 5:49 PM

    I really find that reading a few books at the time helps to speed the process 🙂 I usually pick classic, educational and some devotional to read along the day.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:51 PM

      That’s impressive! I’m not a fan of classics or non-fiction and I read devotionals only in the morning (if I even have one at the time) so we definitely have different tastes, but it’s still great to enjoy books in whatever capacity you can! 🙂

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  9. Lauren says

    January 26, 2021 at 7:52 PM

    This is a really helpful post for me. I have a few books that I still haven’t read but really want too. These tips are definitely helpful. I need to prioritise reading more. Thank you for sharing this post.

    Lauren

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:51 PM

      I’m glad I can be of some help! I hope you get to those books on your list in the near future. If you do, let me know what you think of them!

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  10. Greta says

    January 26, 2021 at 9:29 PM

    This year I’ve started putting my phone away before bed and reading. I love doing it and it’s helped me read more!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:52 PM

      YES YES YES! That’s the literal best thing you can do for your mind before bed. Good for you!

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  11. Jami E Fairleigh says

    January 26, 2021 at 9:51 PM

    Listening to audiobooks at a faster speed is genius! I do this with podcasts but didn’t think about books. Thanks for the tip. I’ve started reading when I have my first 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning before work, instead of checking social media. Amazing how much I read in that half hour!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:53 PM

      Haha! I never thought I could listen to them this fast, but now if I turn it down to 1x speed just to write down a quote or something, the pace is SNAIL SLOW to me. Your mind gets used to picking things up the more you increase the speed. I think it’s wonderful that you read when you drink your coffee. I do that too sometimes and it’s so relaxing!

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  12. Lovely says

    January 27, 2021 at 1:34 AM

    Reading more is one my goals for this year. Thanks for these tips!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:53 PM

      Well then you’ve certainly come to the right place 😉 I hope these tips can help!

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  13. Stephani says

    January 27, 2021 at 2:33 AM

    These are great tips! I think the only way I’d be able to ‘read’ some books with my busy lifestyle are audiobooks!

    Xo, Steph

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:53 PM

      I think I suggested that to you the last time you mentioned not having time to read, so we’re definitely on the same page 🙂 I hope you download some good audiobooks soon. They’re awesome for a busy lifestyle.

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  14. A Cup of Wonderland says

    January 27, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Another great post! I’m determined to start reading more and taking a set amount of time for myself during the day to close my laptop and just simply read. I’m also getting back into the habit of reading before bed too!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      At some point in the future, I think I need to designate some time for myself midday to read. I usually only read at night, but listen to audiobooks throughout the day. However, staring at screens from morning until near bedtime drives me batty, so taking a break for a cup of coffee and a book would probably be good, even if it’s just for 15-20 minutes!

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  15. Sarah Lindner says

    January 27, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    I feel like this post was made for me, lol. So many helpful tips! xoxo, Sarah

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      I think it’s made for everyone! Most people have a desire to read more, even if reading isn’t their typical hobby. At the start of the year, it’s a pretty typical resolution of sorts. I hope these tips can help!

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  16. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    January 27, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    These are excellent tips! I just downloaded the Libby app, so I’m excited to read a little more without spending a ton of money. I set aside special times to read because I have such a hard time putting my books down. I always get sucked in and nothing gets done haha.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:56 PM

      Libby is awesome! There are times when I wish they had more options or a shorter waitlist for books I’m interested in, but if utilized properly, they can be SUPER helpful! I totally relate to what you’re talking about. That’s why before bed is my time to read each day. I know that for the hour or two prior to sleep, I’m giving myself permission to do nothing but read – and it’s GREAT.

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  17. WanderlustBeautyDreams says

    January 27, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    These are helpful tips here! This year I want to read more but sometimes put it off. Will be implementing these tips for sure!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:43 AM

      Then this post is definitely for you! I hope you find it helpful 🙂

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  18. Deborah says

    January 27, 2021 at 7:29 PM

    These are great tips – especially your point about prioritizing reading. I believe that if something is important to you, you’ll make time for it!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:44 AM

      Exactly! I find it really bizarre when someone says over and over again that they want to read more and then they just… don’t? Like… if you actually did, you would! Buuut if you’re already a reader and just trying to up the ante, hopefully this post will be helpful ahah!

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  19. Lydia says

    January 28, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    I always say I want to read more, and usually when I pick up a novel it’s easy for me to finish in a couple days because I don’t want to put it down. But then I add non-fiction to my list, take it out from the library, and it sits, and sits and sits. I want to want to read the self-help books I’ve gotten, but instead avoid them like the plague and then end up not reading the fiction I’d enjoy because I feel some sort of obligation to finish the non-fiction book first.

    Chic on the Cheap

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:45 AM

      Oh see, I did that for years as well. Then I realized… I just really don’t like non-fiction. So I removed it from my list and quit putting pressure on myself to read it. It made me a heck of a lot happier 😉

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  20. Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says

    January 28, 2021 at 12:58 PM

    These are some great tips for sure! My best friend is trying to read 200 books this year so I’m totally sending this post to her! Xx.

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  21. Tea says

    January 31, 2021 at 8:53 AM

    I recently started reading a physical book before bed and it made all the difference.

    Good tips!

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  22. Jenna says

    February 1, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    These are SO helpful! Reading more is def a goal of mine this year

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  23. Kelly Bolen says

    February 1, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    I definitely can’t read multiply books at a time! I would get them all mixed up, however, I do love reading before bed! That is my ME time!!! Great suggestions!

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  24. Sacha says

    February 1, 2021 at 11:28 PM

    Thank you for these tips! I am not a big reader but I do want to try and get into reading more books again. I used to love reading growing up.

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  25. Nicole says

    February 2, 2021 at 4:23 PM

    I have so many physical books and audiobooks, the thing is for me is just prioritizing and most definitely getting an accountability partner. This was very helpful thank you!

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  26. Kelly says

    February 2, 2021 at 4:35 PM

    I get all my books from the library now since I don’t tend to read most books more than once. I had a goal to read 12 books this year (I fell off the reading wagon for a few years), but I’m already on my seventh book of the year. Now my goal is to read 20!

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  27. Genesis says

    February 3, 2021 at 6:07 PM

    These tips are great! I absolutely agree that phones at night are not doing anyone any favours- reading a physical book is definitely a better option. I think it’s clever that you increase the speed of your audiobooks. I’ve had trouble getting into audiobooks because I feel like it goes so slow that I can’t focus; I’ll have to try that!

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  28. Kait says

    February 8, 2021 at 5:11 PM

    I think you wrote this post just for me, because I am always saying how I don’t have enough time to read! But now I feel like you have addressed all my excuses, and now I will just have to start reading more. I am definitely going to have to look into audiobooks more. I already listen to podcasts all day while working, why not a book?

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I gave it one final try this past autumn and after getting past that awful first book (I don’t think I’ll ever change my mind on that), I was super surprised 🤯 The following books included great character development and world-building, had relatable and emotional moments, and it made me want to continue the series! 📖 Now, I won’t call myself a mega-fan or anything, but I’m about to read ACOFAS and I’m quite looking forward to the release of ACOSF (even though I hate Nesta - don’t @ me 🙊)
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Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on b Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on bookstagram that inspires you - either with their feed and photos, their talents and skills, or just because ya love them 🥰
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I've been feeling pretty discouraged and down today but I'm trying to remember that each day is a FRESH START ☀️There's a quote in Anne of Green Gables that says, “Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” and that has always stuck with me 😌
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Keeping that in mind for tomorrow and focusing on what positives I can today! 🤎
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P.S. I absolutely love this encouraging and beautiful mug from @thisisjoyfull and now you can get one at a discount with my code STEPHANIE15 ☕️ Perfect for a morning pick-me-up! 🙌🏼 
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Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the ones you’ve read? 🤯
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I listened to the audiobook for THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by @tjenkinsreid and here I was, taking a nice relaxing bubble bath with a glass of wine and then all of a sudden BAM!! Plot twist!! I nearly spat my wine!! 😂🍷
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This story had me on the edge of my seat from the moment it started and it was an dramatic rollercoaster of epic proportions from beginning to end 🎢 Ooh but I loved EVERY MINUTE OF IT 😍
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The full review can be found on my blog right now (LINK IN BIO 🔗) and I’m curious - for anyone else who read this, did that plot twist hit you like it did for me? 😱
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Have you ever read a book and thought, “I feel l Have you ever read a book and thought, “I feel like this author and I are such kindred spirits”? 👯‍♀️
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That was precisely what I thought when I read Echo North last January and now, almost exactly a year later, I’m so thankful that I can call @gamwyn not only a kindred spirit - but also a friend 💚
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I’ve had this post scheduled for a week but I found out that TODAY IS JOANNA’S BIRTHDAY (so clearly this was meant to be) 🥳 Give her some love, enter the giveaway she’s hosting to win a copy of Into the Heartless Wood (aka the best book in the entire freaking universe), and drink some tea in her honor 🫖
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Which author do you think is your kindred spirit? 🥰
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