A book a month

Last year I read twelve books. Not a huge number to some avid book readers, but one a month was the number I thought I could fit into life right now. I had not counted the up books until January and was surprised I had met my goal exactly. Imagine if I had aimed for a hundred!

This post is for those that don't read as much as they would like, not for readers that can't stop. Often when I have a book with me or talk about something I have read, people remark they wish they read more. So, for those people, this is how I read my twelve books.

1. Only read books you enjoy. Stop reading a book if you are not enjoying it.
2. Don't be afraid to count a short book, you'll probably make up for it by reading a larger one later in the year.
3. Don't try to read a book every month. Just try to always be reading.
4. When you are engrossed in a book, ensure you are still looking out for the next one to read.
5. Have a designated time to read. For me this is when I commute to and from work.