Tips about buying new books and making time to read

For a variety of reasons us readers can full into a reading slump. One of the biggest reasons is that one can get bored of reading books which are too similar to each other. In this post I aim to give tips to help you find the right new book.

1. Decide what kind of book you want to read? (Classic, contemporary, fantasy etc.)
2. Find book recommendations from either friends or from people who blog or vlog about books.
3. Browse the bookshops or do a search on Amazon, and decide what you may buy.

Once you have bought a book you need to find time to read. Before bed is a good time or when on a bus. Weekends are a good time to read, especially if you are the first one up, because you could read for an hour or two without interruptions.

I find that reading something you enjoy helps make reading more fun. Once you have the habit of reading in full swing you may decide to read something more challenging. For example, I read many fantasy and science fiction books this year but I also challenged myself and read Gulliver's Travels and Frankenstein. The important point is to enjoy your reading without fear of judgement and it is perfectly fine to read books that are aimed at younger readers, especially if they have exciting plots.

I am currently reading the Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, which I am enjoying so far. A review should be up reasonably soon.