To read more, make reading small, daily and easy to start: set a minimum of 2–10 pages, attach it to a fixed cue like bedtime or your commute, keep a book where your phone usually is, and quit books you don't enjoy. Ten pages a day adds up to roughly 3,650 pages a year — about 12 average-length books.
Most people who want to read more don't lack time. They lack a moment that's reserved for reading — and their phone is always closer than their book.
How many books can I read in a year?
| Pages per day | Pages per year | Books per year (≈300 pages) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1,825 | ~6 |
| 10 | 3,650 | ~12 |
| 20 | 7,300 | ~24 |
| 30 | 10,950 | ~36 |
You don't need hours. You need a small daily amount you'll actually keep.
How do I build a reading habit?
- Set a tiny minimum: 2 pages on bad days, 10–20 on normal days. 2. Attach it to a cue: "After I get into bed, I read."
- Put the book where the phone goes — on the pillow, in your bag.
- Charge the phone in another room at night.
- Choose books you enjoy, not books you "should" read.
- Quit books freely. 50 pages and still bored? Next.
- Carry a book everywhere — waiting rooms and commutes add up.
- Use audiobooks for walks, chores and driving.
- Track pages or days to see progress.
- Talk about books — a friend or a book club adds a reason to keep going.
How do I read more instead of scrolling?
- Make the phone harder to reach — another room, a drawer, logged out of feeds.
- Make the book easier — open on the table, e-reader by the bed.
- Replace, don't just remove: when you reach for the phone, read one page instead.
- Set a screen curfew — no feeds after 22:00, book instead.
How do I read more consistently?
How do I read more with ADHD?
- Short sessions — 5–10 minutes with a timer.
- Audiobooks or reading along with the audio.
- Highly engaging books — fast plots, short chapters, graphic novels count.
- Several books at once is fine — follow your interest.
Can an app help me read more?
A reading habit needs a reminder and a reason to come back after a gap. In the Yez3 goal setting app, "read 2 pages" can be your daily Minimum and "read 20 pages" your 100%. Your streak grows when you close the Minimum, days off don't break it, and the AI coach writes first if reading is still open near the end of your day.
Two pages tonight
Put reading on today's Minimum. Yez3 reminds you before bed.
Reading more FAQ
How can I motivate myself to read more?
Pick books you're genuinely curious about, set a tiny daily minimum and read at the same moment each day. Seeing pages add up helps. Many people also find motivation in a reading buddy or book club.
Do audiobooks count as reading?
For enjoying stories and learning ideas, yes. Listening is a great way to fit books into walks, commutes and chores. If you want to practice focused reading, combine both.
How do I force myself to read more?
Instead of forcing, lower the bar: two pages a night, book on the pillow, phone in another room. Small, easy and daily beats big and forced.
What should I read to start a reading habit?
Something you'll want to pick up again tomorrow — a fast novel, a short nonfiction book on your favorite topic, a graphic novel. Save the heavy classics for when the habit is solid.
Is it okay to read several books at once?
Yes. Many readers keep one book for bedtime, one for commuting and an audiobook for walks. It can keep reading fresh and match your mood.