5 tips to help you read more with Kobo!

Looking to read more this year? Kobo is here to help!

By now we all know that reading can exercise your brain and boost your emotional intelligence, but sometimes life gets in the way, and before you know it, you haven’t picked up a book since before Christmas.

Here are five tips to help you stick to your goal of reading more!

1. Set (non-fictional) goals for your reading

One book a week, a month or every three months – whatever it is, setting a goal for how many books you want to read will help you stay on track.

The simplest way to stick to your reading goals is to never be caught without a book. Keep your book with you wherever you are – you never know when you might have some downtime for reading (hello, unusually bad traffic on the bus!). Kobo eReaders are the lightweight companion to keep in your bag so you can choose from your entire library on-the-go. With a Kobo eReader or app, you can choose a book that suits your mood, wherever you are.

2. Ask for recommendations

Reach out to your friends, professional network or join a book club to ask for book recommendations. You’re more likely to finish a book that has been highly recommended and this is also a great way to discover new authors and expand your library. The best part is you can share your thoughts on the books you liked or disliked with those who have recommended it!

Jotting down a list of all the books that interest you will always get you excited for your next read. Kobo offers nearly three million titles across eBooks and audiobooks, which means you can purchase the book on the spot so it’s ready to read in your very own portable library.

3. Switch from ‘mindless scrolling’ to ‘mindful reading’

Are you guilty of scrolling through viral videos or endless photos of families or dogs on your device? It’s 2021 and we’re all likely addicted to our phones, tablets or computers, so why not switch to an eReading app instead? The Booktopia and Kobo apps let you easily switch to your favourite book on your device – download books at your fingertips to start reading when you’re on the go. You don’t need to feel guilty about your increased screen time when you’re nurturing your mind!

4. Find out when and how you like to read

Whether it’s downtime before you sleep, on your lunch break or when you’re in the bath relaxing, find the pockets of spare time you have in your routine to get stuck into a book. There’s a Kobo eReader to suit everyone’s needs – from super-light, 6” inch devices that fit in the palm of your hand, waterproof devices ideal for your next beach getaway to ComfortLight or ComfortLight PRO on all Kobo devices so you can comfortably read at nighttime without straining your eyes from the effects of blue light.

For others, try a new way of reading. Audiobooks, which you can find on your Booktopia or Kobo app, are a great option for people who can’t find the time to read. Audiobooks allow you to add more opportunities for reading to your daily routine. Have someone read the book to you as you’re driving, cooking, gardening, cleaning, exercising – not only are you ‘reading’, but you’re also being entertained while you go about your day.

You can even get your friends and family involved to enjoy the audiobook together!

5. Have other goals for this year? Combine them with reading.

Perhaps you want to learn a new skill to build your career or want to learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle – there’s a book for that. With Kobo eReaders, you can create a library of new ideas so you won’t lose momentum with your goals when all the material is right there at the touch of a screen.

Start reading on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Booktopia and Kobo apps will automatically sync your bookmarks to the last page read so you’ll never lose your place.

Audiobooks are another great option for reading while you work on your other goals. Whether you’re exercising to get stronger, starting arts and crafts projects or being more proactive with cleaning your home, audiobooks are the best companion to helping you achieve your goals for the new year.

Your portable reading experience with Kobo is here to help you stick to your reading goals!

All eBook content is accessible through a co-branded Booktopia by Rakuten Kobo devices with the app available on all iOS and Android devices, as well as a desktop app.

Find out more here.

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