Top-Abrocoma-3729 t1_ixqqnf7 wrote
Im speaking as a university literature professor. All of us in this field, to different degrees, have this issue during the academic year. I always reread books I’m teaching (even if Ive read them many times before). I read new books in three ways: 1) I always have an audio book that I listen to during the drive to and from work. I also listen to it in my office during lunch/office hours. This gives me about 2 hours a day for something new. Next, I have a physical book by my bedside that I read for 30mins-1 hr before bed. Just to wind down. I’m also a slow reader but I’m typically able to read 2-3 new books a month (between audio and physical books) using this approach. Lastly, holiday break is your friend! Make a list in advance and read all you can! I tend to read my “fun”’books in totally different genres. So next week I’m teaching Ellison’s Invisible Man, but I’m reading the new Brandon Sanderson book for fun.
FrostyGenie OP t1_ixqvb4c wrote
That's good advice, thank you!
I also keep a book by my bedside that I'm reading for fun. I also try to read it to wind down at the end of the day, but sometimes I find that I'm just too tired to focus on it. On the days that I am not, though, that is how I do most of the reading that's just for myself.
I've listened to audiobooks before, which has helped get through certain books, and even made some more enjoyable than their text versions. Listening to one throughout the day when you have a moment to spare sounds like a good idea, thank you. I usually stick to text versions but I will try to experiment with audiobooks more.
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