An Experiment In Reading

I am a Reader.

Where I Read 32 Books In July And I Feel Like A Failure

Not being dramatic.

I had hoped to read 36 books in July.  36 books in 31 days and it did not happen.  I have since finished the leftovers of the experiment—36 books in 37 days.

I’ve thought a lot about what I learned and the answer is nothing.  There were moments where I felt like I was reading to just accomplish the goal, but mostly because I read so many meh/bad books I was reading to try to read that amazing book to break the streak.  With only a few exceptions, the streak just continues on.

I am a frustrated and unsatisfied reader, along with being a failure.

For the next week, I’m going to take a bit of a reading vacation.  I’m going to try to only read 2-3 hours a day.  This might be tougher than trying to read 36 books in 31 days.

First I have to pick the book, I’ve been thinking for almost 24 hours what to read next, and I still have no idea.  Ahhh the struggles and tribulations of readers.