Can you read 100 books in a year?
Reading 100 books in a year is definitely a lofty goal, but one that is achievable. Many people read 100 books a year or more, and it is not as difficult as you might think it is. But how can you read that much?
Read on for some tips on how to read 100 books in a year!
How Many Books a Week Do You Have to Read to Read 100 Books a Year?
In order to read 100 books in a year, you would need to read about two books per week.
There are 52 weeks in a year, so reading two books a week would come out to 104 books total. This means you could have four weeks where you read only one book, and still come out at 100 books.
Reading two books in a week is not as hard as you may think it is.
Some books are very short and you can read them in a day. While it will obviously be easier to read two books a week if you are reading short books, that doesn’t mean you can’t do it while reading longer books too!
Personally, I tend to read books that are over 400 pages on average, according to my reading statistics on Goodreads (which is great for tracking what you read!)
If you set a goal to read 125 pages a day, you could easily finish two 400 page books a week.
Tips for Reading 100 Books a Year
Let’s talk about some of my best tips for reading 100 books a year!
I read around 70 books a year and one year I read 94 books — not quite 100 books, but that was not my goal at the time! However, I could easily read 100 books in a year if I wanted to based on the strategies I will share below.
It’s worth mentioning that I typically only spend about an hour a day reading, and I’m still able to read a very high number of books each year. So if you are willing to commit, you can definitely achieve reading 100 books in a year.
Here are some of my top tips for reading 100 books this year:
1. Read in short bursts.
One of the easiest ways to increase your reading time and read more books is reading in short bursts throughout the day. Keep a physical book with you at all times, or have ebooks on your phone to read.
Whenever you have some extra time, whether it is sitting on the train commuting to work or school, or waiting for 5 or 10 minutes to pick up a coffee, you can spend that time reading.
Every page helps! Doing this also makes reading a habit. Instead of scrolling through social media, you’ll reach for a book instead.
2. Try listening to audiobooks.
Personally, I do not listen to audiobooks, but I know if I did, I could finish even more books.
Why? Because audiobooks allow you to listen to books at times when you can’t physically read.
If you commute by car, you can listen to audiobooks while driving. You can also listen to them while working out or cleaning the house. If you listen to music or podcasts already, try replacing that time with audiobooks instead.
3. Replace other habits with reading
Part of the reason I was able to start reading so much is because I cut out other habits that were taking up a lot of time, and replaced them with reading instead.
For example, before I started reading, I used to spend HOURS a day scrolling through TikTok (such a big time waster) or watching TV shows.
Now I hardly ever do those things, because I’m spending that time reading instead. You have to make a commitment to cut out other habits and replace them with reading, but it’s worth it.
Chances are, you’re currently filling your free time with something that’s not reading, and you can easily swap that out to make time for reading.
4. Read before bed or in the morning.
Some of the best times of the day to get in some uninterrupted reading are right before bed or first thing in the morning when you wake up. These are the times that I am personally able to read the most!
Even if you are extremely busy during the day, you can carve out some time at night or first thing in the morning.
This may mean setting your alarm for thirty minutes earlier and reading before you get out of bed, or reading at night before you go to sleep instead of scrolling through social media on your phone.
Plus, reading before bed and first thing in the morning is good for the mind!
5. Track your progress to reach your goal.
One more thing you can do to ensure you read 100 books in a year is tracking your progress.
I recommend signing up for a free account on Goodreads and creating a personal reading challenge for yourself to read 100 books. As you make progress, you’ll be able to watch yourself get closer to your goal.
You can also create your own reader tracker to document your progress. Having a visual reminder and being able to watch yourself make progress is a great way to keep yourself motivated.
More Tips on How to Read More Books
These are some of my top suggestions for how to read 100 books in a year.
If you are looking for more tips, I wrote a whole guide on how to read more books. This post contains some additional tips for how you can increase your reading and achieve your goal.
How Many Books Can I Read in a Year?
This post answered the question of can you read 100 books in a year.
The answer to this question is yes, it’s possible, if you are willing to commit to your goal! Reading 100 books in a year is a lot, but the benefits are worth it! You will learn a lot and feel a sense of pride afterward.
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