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Quick Reading Hacks + Book Recommendations (with Traci Thomas)

Feb 13, 2025

Traci Thomas, host of the book podcast "The Stacks" and an NPR contributor, joins the discussion to share her insights on reading. They explore how to overcome book slumps and the joy reading brings to life. Traci shares her practical strategies for fitting reading into a busy schedule, emphasizing audiobooks and manageable goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse reading materials and community, such as book clubs, while delving into engaging new recommendations. Plus, discover productivity hacks to enhance your reading experience!

48:45

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Quick takeaways

Reading should be a personal pursuit driven by genuine interest rather than external pressures or expectations, fostering enjoyment and fulfillment.

Setting achievable reading goals, like ten pages a day, can effectively integrate reading into daily life while maintaining balance with other activities.

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Intro

3min

The Joy of Reading

11min

Embracing Diverse Reads

4min

Navigating Personal Reading Habits

11min

Reflections on Book Clubs and Literary Discontent

4min

Engaging Reads and Productivity Hacks

14min

Enhancing Your Reading Experience

3min

Do you want to read more but can’t seem to find the time? Christine chats with Traci Thomas about the why and how around reading, how to handle book slumps, reading as a connective thread, and more—including Traci’s only true reading goal, which is shockingly doable. For links and resources mentioned during the episode, check out the show notes.

Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.

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