Five #ReadingTips to Fall Back to Reading

Since today is the first day of fall, in typical "Debbie Laskey's Blog" fashion, my theme is "Fall Back to Reading." However, this year, there's a twist.

Instead of providing Q&A's with inspiring experts in the leadership, marketing, and customer experience arenas, this year, with the goal of promoting reading, I will share some reading TIPS.

Without further ado, here we go...

[1] JOIN A BOOK CLUB

There are so many options when it comes to book clubs, and you can even participate from the comfort of your favorite armchair or couch while at home. Digital book clubs have grown in popularity as a result of the Covid pandemic, so pick a topic, genre, or author. Join and share your love for reading!

[2] CHOOSE FIVE NEW AUTHORS

Step outside your comfort zone and choose five new authors. Research their books and read them. If you always read mystery, try science fiction. If you always read thrillers, try mystery. There are too many options once you open your mind to new possibilities.

[3] KEEP A JOURNAL FOR INSPIRING QUOTES

Remember some classic lines from literature? Here are three:
*"Call me Ishmael." (Moby Dick by Herman Melville)
*"These are the best of times, these are the worst of times." (A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)
*"All children, except one, grow up." (Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie)

In addition to thought-provoking first lines, sometimes, and hopefully often, you will encounter interesting and memorable lines or paragraphs as you read. So, keep a journal to remember them and re-visit the thoughts as you consider reading more books by the same authors or books focusing on similar topics or genres.

[4] LEARN HOW YOU READ BEST

Determine how you read best, whether using a device or by holding a hard copy. Do you read while traveling to work in public transit? Do you read while family members watch television or content on their devices? Or do you prefer books in audio format? Once you know your preferences, reading (and finishing) books will be easier.

[5] SET AN ANNUAL GOAL FOR THE NUMBER OF BOOKS TO READ

How many books did you read last year? How many do you want to read this year? Last year, I read 50, and this year, I hope to read 60 fiction with some non-fiction marketing and leadership books thrown into the mix. A goal makes the hobby of reading even more fun - at least, for me.

Check out my blog in January to read about my favorite book of 2024.

And lastly, what are your fave reading tips? Chime in and share - and happy reading!

SHARE THIS: If you can, always be yourself, unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman. ~Jenn McKinlay from Paris Is Always a Good Idea #ReadingTips #DebbieLaskeysBlog

Image Credit: Michael Keaton in "Batman" (1989) - Warner Bros/Everett Collection.

Some reading tips from NPR:
https://www.npr.org/2019/11/21/781673493/how-to-read-more-books

If you'd like to join the next Leaders Who Fiction virtual book club meeting, check out @LeadersWhoFiction on Instagram for details.

Looking for a book club? Explore dozens of online book clubs or find a book club near you. Bookclubs.com's mission is to inspire meaningful connections through reading and discussion. We believe in the power of book club to enhance the reading experience, support lifelong learning, and build community.
https://bookclubs.com/join-a-book-club

If you’d like to read some previous FALL BACK TO READING posts, check out the following:

Highlights of My Fall Back to Reading Series Featuring 30 Experts (January 2024)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2024/01/highlights-of-my-fallbacktoreadingseries.html

Introducing the 2023 Fall Back to Reading Series Featuring 30 Experts (September 2023)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2023/09/introducing-2023-fall-back-to-reading.html

The Best Book I Read in 2023 (February 2024)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2024/02/the-best-book-i-read-in-2023.html

Fall Back to Reading with 9 Thought-Provoking Books (September 2022)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2022/09/fall-back-to-reading-with-these-9.html

Fall Back to Reading with 12 Thought-Provoking Business Books (October 2019)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2019/10/fall-back-to-reading-with-12-thought.html

Fall Reading: Leadership, Branding, and Voice of the Customer Marketing (October 2018)
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2018/10/fall-reading-recap-leadership-branding.html