Top Ten Tuesday: How My Reading Habits Have Changed Over Time

I’m sure my reading habits have changed similarly to other people’s as they’ve gotten older. I have less time to read, but I still make it a priority to spend time reading each day. I think that’s probably one of the only things that hasn’t changed! So many people are surprised by how much I read each year, but when you make it a priority and find time in your day to read, it’s amazing where you can squeeze in a few pages. And while I didn’t get to ten habits that have changed, I did make it to eight!

How My Reading Habits Have Changed Over Time

Used to Re-Read Books

When I was a kid, I’d re-read a lot of my favorites, but I feel like I rarely re-read anything these days. There are so many new books I want to read, I don’t have time to re-read old favorites very often.

Read A Lot More eBooks Now

I never used to read eBooks, but it’s extremely handy to always have a book on hand if you carry your cell phone. I read eBooks on my Kindle as well, but it can be a real hassle to transition them from Libby to the Kindle and Hoopla books aren’t supported on the Kindle either.

Started Listening to Audiobooks

I don’t listen to many audiobooks, but I’m starting to listen to more as a way to get my steps in too. I can throw my earbuds in and then get out for a 20-30 minute walk and kill two birds with one stone.

Wider Variety of Books

I read a much wider variety of books now as an adult including a wider variety of genres and formats, plus there is a lot more diversity in terms of authors that are being published now, which is also amazing!

Don’t Complete Series

I mentioned this in my Bookish Confessions post, but I am horrible at completing series. Unless I have easy access to the whole series and can read the whole series without taking a break, then it’s not going to be finished. I’ll be really excited after the first book, but I usually can’t remember what happens between the books or I have to wait for the next one to be published and it just doesn’t happen.

Don’t Actively Track My Reading

While I have my eBooks on my Kindle automatically updating my Goodreads account, I don’t do much else in terms of tracking my reading. I like to read and I don’t want to stress myself out over trying to complete reviews or setting specific reading goals for myself. I don’t want reading to begin feeling like a chore. So I don’t put too much pressure on my reading life.

Can DNF Books Now

When I was younger, I used to always have to finish a book that I started reading. But, I realize that there are too many books and not enough time to spend time reading something that just doesn’t click with me.

Don’t Read ARCs

For a few years, I was loving the option of reading ARCs or Advanced Reader’s Copies, unfortunately, I don’t have enough spare time to read and fully review ARCs right now. I love getting a sneak peek at new material coming out and maybe when my professional life calms down a little bit, I’ll get back to it.

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.