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Why I stopped trusting bestseller lists after hitting 25 books in one year
My book club set a goal to read 25 books last year. I hit that number by June and felt great until I realized I couldn't remember half of what I read. I was just rushing through to check a box. Now I aim for 15 books max and actually take time to discuss them with the group. Has anyone else felt like the number game ruins the enjoyment?
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paulw872d ago
My book club hit 30 books one year and I felt the same way. I started picking 2-3 books per quarter that actually interest me rather than trying to read everything on the bestseller list. Now I keep a journal where I jot down one thing I liked or hated about each book before moving on. It forces me to actually process what I read instead of just flipping pages. The number game definitely kills the joy if you're just chasing a goal. Slowing down helped me remember stories way better and made reading fun again.
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margaret_jackson7328d ago
Ngl the book club thing makes a huge difference. Just reading for quantity turns it into a chore instead of something you actually enjoy. Slowing down and talking about what you read is way more satisfying than hitting some random number.
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