How to get back into the habit of reading?

There was a time when most people read books; it was one of the most popular sources of entertainment. February gives us the perfect opportunity to get in touch with that long-lost love. The Ekushey Boi Mela being an event of national significance gives us the perfect opportunity to rekindle our love for books.    

Here are 6 different ways to regrow the old habit of reading books. 

Find your own little reading space

A good reading space has a low noise level, ample lighting, and comfortable seating. Some people like to read on their beds or couch. A reader needs to find his or her comfortable reading space. In that little zone, the person can simply dive into the world of literature without any interruption or distraction. 

Start with a genre you would enjoy

Not everyone enjoys everything. Each person has a liking for a different genre. Some like thrillers, some prefer works of fantasy, and others may like horrors or romances. Different people have different tastes. So, it's best if a person tries to start with his or her preferred genre. That way, one will be able to enjoy their book to the fullest. Moreover, he or she will also be able to grow the habit of reading with great amusement.

Begin with short stories 

Short stories are just as narrative as novels. Moreover, they can help one crave longer works of fiction. If one prefers non-fiction, it can be found within an anthology of essays. One can also look for creative non-fiction. These are written like fiction but are often autobiographical stories about the author's own life. 

Re-read an old book

Sometimes it's best if we just re-read an old book to regrow our old habits. If not the whole book then maybe some certain chapters, as those old vibes can bring out amazing energy within oneself to read. Old books can refresh our memory and can also splash those old feelings within us. Nevertheless, the old vibes would feel different when one re-reads an old book because a certain amount of time has passed and often a book might seem like it somehow or so might be related to us. That ambiance while reading an old book, can indeed bring back the forgotten habit of book reading.

Get a reading partner

This is a unique and fun technique to regrow the old habit of reading books. One can pair up with another person and choose a book to read until a certain page. Later they can discuss whatever they have read so far and can move forward with it. This way, people can become more and more interested in re-reading books again. 

Visiting book cafes

Book cafes are the most perfect spot for a person to enjoy his or her time. Moreover, they are an absolute place for someone to regrow the old habit of reading books. In a book cafe, one can choose the choice of their books according to their preferred genre and can read there. There they can order food and drink from the given menu and can spend a good amount of time. Nevertheless, they can also take pictures or maybe just spend some quality time with a friend if they want to. 

Some of the popular book cafes are Bengal Boi, DipanPur, and Kabita Cafe. If one visits any of the mentioned cafes above there's a guaranty that they will enjoy their time to the fullest.