Becoming A Purposeful Reader

Ideas to help you make the most of your reading experience, whether you read 2 or 200 books per year.
Christi Hegstad August 6th, 2025

Why do you read? When you open a book, what do you hope to gain?

As with most things, knowing your ‘why’ can help you make the most of the experience – and in the case of reading, it can also help you choose your books accordingly.

Today I’m sharing five ideas for becoming a more purposeful reader, from immersive strategies to connecting with others to some of my own personal bookish preferences. And for those asking why bother putting so much thought and effort into reading – can’t we just read for fun? (spoiler alert: yes!) – I’ve got some food for thought for you, too.

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