How to stay motivated to read every day in 2023

Jenna Bush Hager takes Craig Melvin to the New York Public Library and shares pointers to find a good book and stay motivated to read throughout the year.

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[Hello_PE]

I made the same decision about a month ago. Ten pages a day, that’s the goal. And it’s so doable. I used to read so much and wanted very much to make it a priority. Love it ❤

[BambiBryant]

Just add it to your schedule! Every night before bed, I read. Every month on the first I’ll go to Barnes and Noble to see what’s new or inspiring!

[JessiJackson]

I used to spend hours at the library when I was younger. My favorite place. Reading is my escape and how I wind down at night after work and my little one goes to bed.

[Joan-qhlw]

thank you! That's one of my NY's resolutions. I go to the library, but wind up renewing. More reading, less TV - except for the Today show, of course!

[TheMaryweather]

I like that she immediately recommended browsing the library! A lot of books I get into I find by browsing around book sections (library, barnes & noble, target, walmart, sams, dollar tree, etc). The great thing about library is if you end up not liking the book you can just take it back.

[wwm]

Reading/book journals are a great motivator. You don’t necessarily have to read a certain number of pages a day….in the Winter months I read more but in the Summer I want to enjoy the nice weather, so it dips off. I still read 25 books last year. The other thing I like to do is read NY Times for book reviews and watch YouTube channels for book recommendations.

[m.layfette]

As a parent I have been so caught up in reading my daughter bedtime stories. She's now a teenager and spends so much of her time reading, both in the pages and online. I have always been an aspiring writer and I absolutely LOVE to read. My goal for 2023 is to read at least 1-One Book 📖 a month.

[fozziebear]

I love Jenna so much! She is "every" woman ànd so relatable! I see myself in her, feel so at ease with everything she talks about ~ it's like a great fun convo with a great lifelong friend! The person u rely on for good advice, wisdom, fun, motivation & inspiration! She is a one of a kind loving wife friend sister neighbor! She's touched so many people's lives in a positive enriching way! Thank U 😍💞

[leslieking]

---Jenna, what a great segment --about reading --- again. Thank you Dear ----you have a great heritage of reading, Your Mom and Grandma. ----

[melodic]

Doing a 100 book read what you own challenge this year. Hive been slacking so this is motivation for me

[MusicFreak]

I love Jerry and Mike. They’re boys now! Have them back 😂

[lauradegregorio]

Look at all the movie from 30's to 50's alot where from old authors I would say the best reads

[TheMaryweather]

You can also join reading challenges, readalongs (that can make you read at a pace not necessarily everyday but consistently and you can be apart of a community of readers).
You can also read for an hour or ten minutes a day.

[monaedoyle]

I don’t like people to recommend books to me. I always like to pick books for myself. I have always read romance and I always have books in my purse to read. I read every single day.

[Rheinmeister]

Jenna’s stack on her side desk was cute as though that’s a lot. I have 2 stacks taller than me from the ground that I want to read. COVID - I became an even worse Amazon Addict.

[amarjotsingh]

My goal is to read 4 times to week, every day is a bit realistic imo