Discussion

Ari Eve Is it that your actual reading speed is slow or that you aren't spending very much time reading? The first problem can be helped just by practicing and reading often. You can also try out those online reading speed tests to try to train yourself to read and process info faster. The latter is more an issue of improving focus and/or making the time to read. Perhaps having a scheduled period of time to read would be something that could help you. Do what you can to make it a daily habit. Aside from that, though, I want to add that there's nothing really wrong with reading slowly if that's just how you are. If you want to read faster personally, that is totally fine, but don't get down on yourself if you feel pressure from outside sources to be faster.

Jules If you start to read more frequently, you’ll start becoming faster. Your mind will read the words quicker and learn context so you’ll understand more quickly. Also give yourself a good time slot to make headway in your books you’re reading. And I guess depends on the book. When you find a good page turner, trust me, you’ll be turning those pages quickly. If I read a book I like but it’s not grabbing my attention as some books/plots would, it takes me a while to finish it. I take breaks, read something else, and then I come back to it.

Janet Elias I’ve found it helps people retain information if they listen to the audiobook while reading. You can get them for free with the library app Libby. :)

Van (they/them) there's nothing wrong with being a slow reader! i think setting aside some reading time every day (ex. i always try to read for a bit before i go to sleep) could help you

Hope Dollard I personally always carry a book with me wherever I go just in case I get the chance to read. I also don’t force myself to continue book I am not invested in, I am perfectly fine dnf-Ing a book of it doesn’t captivate me. I also remove most distractions from the room and listen to music while reading. If you go on Spotify and search up the name of the book and go to playlists people make playlist that match the vibes of the book and makes the experience better overall. If listening to music doesn’t work for you you can also listen to the audiobook while reading the book. These are things that help me and they won’t work for everyone, hope this helps!

grace Also a slow reader here! I use audiobooks a lot. I also set a time frame for how quickly I want to finish the book and how many pages per day I’d need to read to make that goal (ex 280 page book in one week = 40 pages a day).

Eva Laura I have dyslexia and read pretty slowly but I’ve found that if you get really into the book I can read it in a day, if your not into the book you can always put it down and pick it up later, not sure if this helps but that’s what works for me.

Heidi Wright Annotating your books can help with faster comprehension and as far as finding more time to read try reading before bed

Jacob Naganuma Setting a schedule helped me a ton. Finding a space you’re comfortable reading but won’t fall asleep. And lastly and most importantly, reading something you’re genuinely interested in. It’s ok to say no to something boring and change it up.

Marsh read books below your reading level to build confidence and practice! adult books take a lot more brain power to process--not only is the vocabulary denser and you're doing the visual labor of staring at a page, but the concepts take more time to mull over. that's tiring! once you feel bored of reading kids books, try a slightly older book. its like lifting weights if you're out of shape.