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2020 Reading strategy

1/7/2020

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If you are reading this you are either a librarian or an avid reader. If you are an avid reader, you probably read more than me every year. You can read this article, laugh, pat me on the head and tell me my goals are adorable. If you are a librarian, you probably read, on average, what I read every year. You can read this article, quietly nod in agreement, and *maybe* leave me a comment, thanking me for my brilliance.

I only started setting reading goals when my second daughter was born two years ago. I decided to re-read all of the Harry Potters while I was taking my unpaid-maternity-leave. I read all seven in the allotted time, easily. I then continued to read one book per two-week check-out, even after I went back to work. With no problem.

The key to my success was my smart phone. I started downloading books to my phone, so that I would read instead of wasting my life scrolling social media. I had no idea how much time I was wasting on mind numbing social media, until I did this. I went from reading something like 12 books per year, to 24, and in 2019 I read 37! This is the part where the avid readers pat me on the head. In March 2019, I rediscovered audiobooks, which effectively doubled the number of books I can read. WooHoo!
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So, for 2020, I will basically read one book per week. I know I will occasionally read something that is a little long, or I will be busy with work or some other excuse. So, my official goal will be to read at least 40 books next year, but I expect to read closer to 50. What’s your number?
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Here are some tips to get you out of a reading slump:
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Here are some prompts to help you find books outside of your comfort zone:
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Tell me about your reading goals and strategy for 2020. Comment below:

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Izzy Matias | Blogging Tips + Creative Business link
1/8/2020 06:40:02 am

I love reading on my phone too!! This post reminded me that I need to start reading more books this year. My goal is to read at least 1 book/month. :) Good luck with your reading goals for 2020!

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Alison Kelly
1/8/2020 11:58:28 am

Reading on my phone has literally changed my life. Keep me posted on how your reading goals go!

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Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer link
1/8/2020 10:48:18 am

I love the prompts and suggestions. I always try to read so many from my backlist, a few award winners, new to me authors and series and to step out of my genre zone.

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Alison Kelly
1/8/2020 12:11:55 pm

Thanks! I know there are tons of prompts online, but it seemed like fun to make one. Why not? I joined your audiobook challenge, lets keep in touch!

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Mina @ Stacked link
1/8/2020 11:52:05 pm

I totally agree with you, most of us aren't aware how much time we waste on social media. I stopped using both Facebook and Instagram and suddenly I have so much free time 😊 This year I'm aiming at 52 books, hope we both meet our goals!

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Alison Kelly
1/9/2020 05:48:33 pm

Easy Peasy! 52 books is no problem! Good luck with your goals. Keep me posted!

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Carolyn link
1/9/2020 08:32:53 am

I appreciate your ambition! I wish I could do a book a week. I'm an avid reader, but only when I have free time (and free time is sparse). I've found that listening to audiobooks has really helped me amp up my reading game. Happy reading!

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Alison Kelly
1/9/2020 05:50:51 pm

You too! Audiobooks are amazing. They really help get you through all the mindless stuff you have to get done in a day! So glad I started listening again.

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The busy shelf link
1/10/2020 06:24:14 am

Congratulations on your reading!!! I started like this too, reading on my phone :) I remember trying to push through the night because I couldn't stop reading but my eyes cried haha.
Good luck with your reading in 2020, may it be awesome!!

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Alison Kelly
1/11/2020 09:30:42 am

I hope your reading year goes well too! Keep me posted on your favorites!

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