Published May 18, 2025 by

How I Read 50 Books a Year (Without Skimming)!!

📚 How I Read 50 Books a Year (Without Skimming)!!

Yes, I Really Read Every Page—Here’s How You Can Too


🔥 Why Read So Much?

More Books, More Life

Books have been my secret weapon for personal growth, creativity, and stress relief. But here's the kicker: I don't speed-read. I actually read every word, absorb the ideas, and still finish around 50 books a year.

Whether you're aiming to read more fiction, build new skills, or just escape into a story, this strategy can work for you too.

🧠 1. Shift Your Mindset First

Reading Isn’t a Race—It’s a Habit

The first step is to stop treating books like a to-do list. You're not collecting trophies—you’re expanding your mind. Once you stop obsessing over speed, you naturally find joy in the process. That’s what makes it sustainable.

📌 Key Tip: Focus on consistency, not speed.

🕒 2. Make Time (Don’t Find It)

Books Deserve a Spot on Your Calendar

If you wait for the "perfect moment" to read, it’ll never come. I treat reading like brushing my teeth: non-negotiable. Here’s how I block time:

  • 📅 Morning routine: 10–15 mins of nonfiction

  • 🚌 Commuting: Audiobooks while walking/driving

  • 🌙 Evening wind-down: 20–30 mins of fiction

📌 Pro Tip: Replace 15 minutes of social media with 15 minutes of reading. That’s 91 hours a year!

🎧 3. Use Audiobooks Strategically

Your Ears Can Read Too

Audiobooks help me "read" while doing chores, walking, or waiting in line. I use apps like Audible, Libby (free with a library card), and Scribd.

🎧 Best genres for audio: Memoirs, self-help, history, and business books

📌 Hack: Listen at 1.25x or 1.5x speed once you’re comfortable—it adds up fast.

📖 4. Always Be Reading Something

Don’t Get Stuck Choosing the “Perfect” Book

I always have 2–3 books going:

  • ✅ One for the mind (nonfiction or personal development)

  • ❤️ One for the soul (fiction, memoir, or poetry)

  • 🎧 One on audio (something light but interesting)

This keeps things fresh and prevents burnout or boredom.

📌 Hack: Carry a physical book or use a Kindle app on your phone—your next 5 minutes of reading are always within reach.

🗂️ 5. Build a Book List & Track Your Progress

Planning Prevents Reading Slumps

I use a TBR (To Be Read) list to avoid decision fatigue and a simple reading tracker (Notion, Goodreads, or even a journal) to stay motivated.

📌 Bonus: Rate each book and jot down 1–2 takeaways. You’ll remember more and grow faster.

🚫 6. Quit Books That Don’t Serve You

Not Every Book Deserves Your Time

Yes, I finish books—but not every book. If a book feels like a chore after 50 pages, I drop it. Time is precious.

“Abandoning a book isn’t failure—it’s a smart pivot.”

🔁 7. Reread the Greats

Reading Once Isn’t Always Enough

Some books deserve a second (or third) pass. Rereading helps deepen your understanding and reminds you why you loved them in the first place.

📌 Try this: Revisit one favorite book every 3 months. It’s like meeting an old friend again.

📦 Final Thoughts: Reading More Is About Living More

Reading 50 books a year isn’t about hustle—it’s about intention. Make reading a joy, not a job. If you apply even half of these strategies, you'll find yourself breezing through books without ever rushing.

📚 “Books are mirrors—what you find in them reflects who you are.”
– Carlos Ruiz Zafón

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