I love books, and my TBR Pile is now taller than me 5X! I am also lazy, and identify as a lazy reader.
I do not fill all my time with things I should be doing, nor do I spend all my free time reading, as much as I may like to.
I also live a real life, where I have to work, make tea and do my laundry – sadly! unlike the stories where one gets a wand to do all the housework and there are no offices! which translates to limited free time and lots of dreamy wonderful books on my TBR!

So, we need to embrace our Lazy Reader Era, Read what matters, what interests us, and be okay with not picking up or even dropping the books that do not speak to us!

Here are my 6 tips to conquer your TBR Pile & feel good about it

first things first,

The Power of the Preview: Why Judging a Book by Its Cover Can Be Productive

Forget the adage “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Lazy readers know that the cover, title, and summary can tell you a lot about a book. By mastering the art of the preview, you can quickly assess whether a book aligns with your interests and needs, and therefore, whether it is something that YOU would want to read.
This was one important lesson for me to learn – as I get carried away with book tubers and recommendations from friends and other readers, and keep adding to my list – and then I get overwhelmed when I see my TBR Pile!

The Art of Quitting: Ditch the Guilt and Abandon Uninspiring Reads

Taking the first step further, as a Lazy reader, you need to master the art of quitting—a liberating skill that allows you to abandon books that fails to engage you. Time is too precious to waste on books that don’t spark joy or offer valuable insights. And it is time to let go of that guilt for DNF’ing a book.
(DNF = Did not finish).

I am a work in progress when it comes to the first two tips – so I am going to enjoy the journey of being a Lazy reader! Join me over on goodreads and see my lists – I’d love to see your lists too 🙂 Lets chat!

Audiobooks and Podcasts: Lazy Reading for the Multitasker

Lazy reading doesn’t always involve physical books. Thanks to Technology Audiobooks and podcasts offer a convenient way to absorb information while multitasking—whether you’re commuting, exercising, or doing household chores, listening to an audio book is a great companion.

Embrace the Power of Summaries

Why read the entire book when you can get the gist of it in a fraction of the time?
Summaries are a lazy reader’s best friend, offering concise insights into the main ideas and key takeaways without the need to wade through hundreds of pages.
This works very well with Non-Fiction books, especially if you, like me, need to read business books!
I do read 2-3 book summaries to get an overview of the concepts of the book and its applications. Yes, then if the book seems to have a lot of gems, then I do read the complete book. However, I have found that a lot of the business books, and even self-help books are usually re-mix and re-churn of earlier and older concepts and ideas.

Looking for more tips to read more? Check out my post on: 5 Fun and Practical Tips to Stay on Top of Your Reading Habit

Now this may be a bit of blasphemy, but –

Selective Reading: Embrace the Freedom to Skip Chapters

Lazy readers know that not every chapter is created equal. Feel free to skip around and read what interests you most. This selective approach allows you to tailor your reading experience to your preferences. It also helps keep boredom away, and increase your time actually spent reading the book.

Ultimately,

Embrace the Freedom of Choice

Why limit yourself to a single genre or author? Lazy readers revel in the freedom to choose books impulsively, based on mood, whim, or recommendation. We can embrace our lazy time and pick the book which appeals to us in that moment – since we are not quote-unquote, serious readers, we can have fun with our choices and what we read at any given time when we sit down to read.

To be clear, Becoming a lazy reader isn’t about neglecting the pleasure of reading or sacrificing knowledge – rather, it’s a more flexible and forgiving approach that allows you to navigate the vast piles of books towering in your house and using up 79% of your Kindle’s memory.
Embrace these lazy reading techniques, and you’ll find yourself conquering your reading list with newfound ease and enjoyment.

I am going to even put a new age spin on this :
Lazy reading is not just a habit; it’s a smart and empowering lifestyle choice.

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This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Bohemian Bibliophile.