How to read more books(scotto.me)
414 points by silcoon 21 hours ago | 214 comments
tl;dr: Read a book a week by replacing phone/screen time with reading—delete social apps, carry a book (or e-reader) everywhere, and read in every idle moment. Don't hesitate to quit boring books, read multiple in parallel across genres, and use tools like Goodreads to track progress and find recommendations. Skip the shortcuts: no speed reading, summaries, or audiobooks, since real reading demands full attention.
HN Discussion:
  • Audiobooks are valuable and shouldn't be dismissed, especially during commutes or chores
  • Removing phone distractions and replacing screen time with reading genuinely works
  • Reading volume is a poor goal; deep comprehension requires slow, repeated reading
  • Building a consistent daily reading habit (e.g., one chapter nightly) is effective
  • ~Finding quality books is difficult and tools like Goodreads are unreliable curators