Practical advice to build a reading habit that sticks. Free tools, science-backed strategies, and honest insights from a fellow reader. https://readinghabit.site/blog en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A bookmark-worthy list of 50 prompts for your reading journal – per-session, per-chapter, post-finish, monthly. Use what you need, ignore the rest. https://readinghabit.site/blog/book-journaling-prompts https://readinghabit.site/blog/book-journaling-prompts Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips A reading journal sounds like extra homework. It's actually the move that makes reading worth the time. Here's why (and four ways to start small). https://readinghabit.site/blog/should-you-start-a-reading-journal https://readinghabit.site/blog/should-you-start-a-reading-journal Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Speed reading courses don't deliver. The actual way to read more is to read more often. Here's the system that works. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-read-more-without-speed-reading https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-read-more-without-speed-reading Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Most adults read at 200–250 WPM. If you're slower, you're not broken. Here's why slow reading is often the better reading. https://readinghabit.site/blog/am-i-a-slow-reader https://readinghabit.site/blog/am-i-a-slow-reader Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips What I read in May 2026, how long each book took me, what landed and what didn't – plus the dashboard stats behind the month. https://readinghabit.site/blog/my-reading-recap-may-2026 https://readinghabit.site/blog/my-reading-recap-may-2026 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Some books reveal something new every time. Here are 7 books readers come back to again and again – and what makes them re-readable. https://readinghabit.site/blog/books-readers-reread-every-few-years https://readinghabit.site/blog/books-readers-reread-every-few-years Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Stuck? These 6 short books are designed to break a reading slump. All finishable in a weekend, all genuinely worth your time. https://readinghabit.site/blog/short-books-to-get-back-into-reading https://readinghabit.site/blog/short-books-to-get-back-into-reading Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides Summer is the best window for a focused self-improvement run. Here are 6 books worth your time, the over-hyped ones to skip, and how to actually apply them. https://readinghabit.site/blog/best-self-improvement-books-summer-2026 https://readinghabit.site/blog/best-self-improvement-books-summer-2026 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Halfway through 2026 and behind your reading goal? Don't write off the year. Here's how to run a mid-year reset and set a realistic goal by genre, format, and month. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-goals-for-the-second-half-of-2026 https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-goals-for-the-second-half-of-2026 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides Vision boards aren't just for career goals. Here's how to make a reading vision board that actually changes which books you finish this year. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-make-a-reading-vision-board https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-make-a-reading-vision-board Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Most books inform you. A rare few rewire you. Here's the one that did it for me and how to spot the ones that'll do it for you. https://readinghabit.site/blog/book-that-changed-how-i-see-the-world https://readinghabit.site/blog/book-that-changed-how-i-see-the-world Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips "Brain rot" was the 2024 word of the year. Here's what short-form scrolling is doing to your brain and why books are the most effective fix. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-as-anti-brain-rot https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-as-anti-brain-rot Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Reading in a foreign language is slower, harder, and one of the most rewarding ways to read. Here's why it's worth the friction. https://readinghabit.site/blog/benefits-of-reading-in-another-language https://readinghabit.site/blog/benefits-of-reading-in-another-language Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Better books, lower prices, a smaller footprint, and the best part – the surprises. A practical guide to buying second-hand books online and offline. https://readinghabit.site/blog/where-to-buy-second-hand-books https://readinghabit.site/blog/where-to-buy-second-hand-books Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Color-coded? By genre? Spine-out or face-out? Here's how to display books at home so the shelves look intentional – and you actually use them. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-display-your-books https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-display-your-books Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips If reading feels like homework, you're doing it wrong. Here's how to gamify, lighten, and actually enjoy your reading habit again. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-shouldnt-feel-like-a-chore https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-shouldnt-feel-like-a-chore Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Why a book feels effortless one night and impossible the next. A simple framework for matching books to your mood – and your brain's capacity. https://readinghabit.site/blog/match-your-book-to-your-mood https://readinghabit.site/blog/match-your-book-to-your-mood Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Reading 3 books in parallel sounds chaotic. Most committed readers do exactly that. Here's when it works, when it doesn't, and how to set it up. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-multiple-books-at-once https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-multiple-books-at-once Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips You can finish a book and remember nothing two weeks later. Here's the research-backed system for retaining and applying what you read. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-actually-absorb-what-you-read https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-actually-absorb-what-you-read Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Ten pages a day sounds like nothing. The math says otherwise. Here's how a 10-minute reading habit becomes 15+ books a year. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-10-pages-a-day https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-10-pages-a-day Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides The analog trend is everywhere in 2026. Here's why books are the original screen-free activity and how to build reading into your analog lifestyle. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-is-the-ultimate-analog-hobby https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-is-the-ultimate-analog-hobby Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Short-form content broke your focus. Reading is how you rebuild it. Here's why books are the best training tool for sustained attention. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-is-the-best-attention-span-training https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-is-the-best-attention-span-training Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Lighting, chair, font size, Do Not Disturb. Your reading environment determines whether you'll read for 5 minutes or 50. Here's the full setup guide. https://readinghabit.site/blog/your-reading-setup-matters-more-than-willpower https://readinghabit.site/blog/your-reading-setup-matters-more-than-willpower Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides 6 minutes of reading reduces stress by 68%. Here's what research shows about reading and mental health, from anxiety relief to emotional regulation. https://readinghabit.site/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-reading https://readinghabit.site/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-reading Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Stuck in a reading slump? Here's what causes them, 7 research-backed strategies to break free, and how to prevent the next one. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-get-out-of-a-reading-slump https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-get-out-of-a-reading-slump Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Your willpower is highest before the day drains it. Here's why morning reading beats evening reading for consistency, and how to make it a daily ritual. https://readinghabit.site/blog/the-case-for-reading-in-the-morning https://readinghabit.site/blog/the-case-for-reading-in-the-morning Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips WPM measures words per minute. PPM measures pages per minute. Here's what each metric means, how to convert between them, and which one to use. https://readinghabit.site/blog/ppm-vs-wpm-reading-speed-metrics-explained https://readinghabit.site/blog/ppm-vs-wpm-reading-speed-metrics-explained Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides What gets measured gets read. Here's why tracking your reading sessions, speed, and streaks transforms vague intentions into real progress. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-track-your-reading-progress https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-track-your-reading-progress Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides Your TBR list has 200 books and you don't know where to start. Here's a framework for choosing your next book without the decision paralysis. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-choose-your-next-book https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-choose-your-next-book Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Rereading isn't wasted time, but where the real learning happens. Here's why going back to books you've already read makes you a better reader. https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-rereading-books-is-underrated https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-rereading-books-is-underrated Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips A 300-page book takes about 5.5 hours at average speed. But your number depends on 3 things. Here's the math plus a free calculator. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-long-to-read-a-book https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-long-to-read-a-book Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides Ever wondered how much time you've actually spent reading? Add up your books and the number might surprise you. Free tool to calculate yours. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-much-have-you-read https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-much-have-you-read Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides You don't owe every book a finish. Here's a practical framework for when to push through, when to put it down, and why quitting helps you read more. https://readinghabit.site/blog/is-it-ok-to-quit-a-book https://readinghabit.site/blog/is-it-ok-to-quit-a-book Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Do audiobooks count as reading? Here's what the research says about comprehension, retention, and why combining both formats might be the best approach. https://readinghabit.site/blog/audiobooks-vs-reading https://readinghabit.site/blog/audiobooks-vs-reading Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Blue light, wind-down routines, and the science behind why a book before bed beats your phone. Plus how to pick the right book for nighttime reading. https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-before-bed https://readinghabit.site/blog/reading-before-bed Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips A growing to-be-read list should inspire you, not stress you out. Here's a practical system to curate, prioritize, and actually enjoy your reading list. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-organize-your-tbr-list https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-organize-your-tbr-list Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides It's not a willpower problem. Here's what the research says about why reading feels harder than it used to, and 5 practical ways to reclaim your focus. https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-you-cant-focus-on-reading https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-you-cant-focus-on-reading Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips Streaks aren't just a gimmick. Here's the psychology behind why tracking consecutive reading days keeps you consistent (and how to build one that lasts.) https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-reading-streaks-work https://readinghabit.site/blog/why-reading-streaks-work Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips It depends on 3 things: your reading speed, available time, and book length. Here's the math plus a free tool to calculate your number. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-many-books-can-you-read-in-a-year https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-many-books-can-you-read-in-a-year Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides The average adult reads 238 words per minute, but speed varies wildly. Find out where you stand and what it means for your reading goals. https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-fast-do-you-read https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-fast-do-you-read Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Tools & Guides Most reading goals fail by February. Here's a practical system to read consistently (backed by science and tested by real readers.) https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-build-a-reading-habit https://readinghabit.site/blog/how-to-build-a-reading-habit Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Bewersdorff Reading Tips