One of the hardest challenges with reading comes from the fact that people find books boring, tiring, and other negative connotations to it. However, learning to read is one of the best things you can do! So, here are some tips and tricks to help you love reading!

The biggest mistake people make is getting a book that doesn’t interest them. People when they start reading they go based on recommendations of others which isn’t a bad thing, but people forget that everyone has different tastes. Finding what you like is key. The reason for this is that the book will be more interesting as it aligns with your likes. Lying to yourself saying that you like nonfiction when you like fiction is not going to be in your favor and you’ll end up disliking reading all over again. So pick the genre you like, there are various genres to explore if you don’t know what you like, start with books with interests, if you like sports read a book about sports and so on.

Another problem is that people will force themselves to read a book for various reasons. A good way to combat it is by setting a limit. Set a limit; it could be a number of pages or just one chapter. If you’re not vibing with it, choose a different book. If you like it, continue reading it. If you’re indecisive, set a new limit and decide then. These measures are here to help you not hate reading but enjoy it!

Make reading enjoyable by doing an activity, reading with a friend, getting a drink, etc. These are some of the common ways people will enjoy a book. By creating activities you engage with your book and form a deeper connection with it. If you get a friend to join you, it can motivate you to finish the book. To help make reading more fun, try this exciting Bookmark Reading Log from CRP to help keep track of the titles you love! The idea is to make it fun because that’s what it is an activity to ENJOY not DREAD!

Maybe reading is hard or you prefer to hear it instead. Audiobooks are the way to go! There are various formats when it comes to reading like Audiobooks, Ebooks, Etc. Knowing which way you like will benefit you in how you can interact with reading. If you’re always on the go Audiobooks and Ebooks will be your friends because they are easier to access as they connect to our cell phone and other electronic products. Or maybe just a traditional physical copy works best! Knowing the format that works best for you will help you enjoy reading a bit more.

A common phrase is “You learn something new every day!” and it’s so true. We tend to learn new things and using books to help gain knowledge is the best way to do so. This becomes a win-win situation where you learn something new and you read! At CPR we prioritize diversity as a key value, if you wanna gain creativity try our book Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse. Do you wanna learn to be confident in yourself? How about Dazzling Travis? Here are just some examples but there are various stories that you can gain something from.

The point is reading can be so fun and exciting, and to help with that we’ve provided something to help with your reading goals: our Find a Book Challenge, which you can share with a friend to help track each other! Hopefully, these tips help you enjoy reading as much as us at Cardinal Rule Press. So, don’t hesitate, grab a book and enter a world of imagination!

Yatziry is a senior at Eastern Michigan University studying Graphic Design. She loves designing and traveling. You’ll see her watching movies/series or playing volleyball in her free time

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