Reading is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable hobbies you can have. It can enrich your mind, soul, and life in many ways. You can learn new things, explore new worlds, experience new emotions, and connect with new people through books. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, classics or contemporary, there is a book for everyone and every mood.
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Reading
as a hobby
AKA: Perusing.
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.
George R.R. Martin
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Helpful content to start reading as a hobby
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📼 Videos
Short visual inspiration.
🎙️ Podcasts
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Reading can improve your brain function, memory, concentration, empathy, and critical thinking skills.
📜 Terms
Basic lingo for orientation.
❗ How to start reading as a hobby
First moves for getting acquainted and breaking the ice.
- Visit a book shop or a library near you.
- Download the free Kindle app and some great, time-tested, free public domain books, or some other free books from Amazon.
- This will motivate and inspire you at no cost, and also make reading available at any moment (like when you are waiting for the bus).
📚 Books
Get read-y.
🪜 How-tos
Step-by-step tutorials.
📄 Articles
Further reading.
🌐 Websites
Go-tos for information.
Public domain books are books that are no longer protected by copyright and can be used freely by anyone. You can find many classics online or in print, and discover new works every year as older ones enter the public domain.
🍿 Movies
Nothing like a film for inspiration.
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❓ FAQS
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📱 Apps
Smart assistance.
📦 Products
Essentials to have.
🎓 Courses
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📍 Near You
Get together.
💡 Tips
Additional advice for beginners.
- Read public domain books for free. Enjoy classics and discover new works every year.
- You can borrow free ebooks & audiobooks from your library, using Libby.
- Consider an e-reader for convenience and portability. Store thousands of books in one device and adjust the brightness and font size to your preference. Use tools like dictionary and translation to build your vocabulary and read in foreign languages. Easily access public domain books for free.
- Join a book club or find a reading buddy. Sharing the reading experience improves commitment, motivation, and interest.
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| Fields | Arts, Education, History and Culture, Language and Communication, Literature, Personal Development, Spirituality |
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| Skills | Attention to Detail, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Language Skills, Memory, Mindfulness, Patience, Research |