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How to Build an Unbreakable Reading Habit: The Smart Way to Make Reading Stick

Transform reading from a struggle into an automatic part of your day. Discover the science-backed strategies that turn tiny reading moments into a sustainable lifelong habit.

Alexander Gerrese
Alexander Gerrese
2 min read
#reading-habits
#productivity
#habit-formation
+2 more
Person reading a book during a coffee break, illustrating micro-reading in daily life

The Rise of Micro-Reading: How to Read More Books in Less Time (2025 Guide)

Discover the revolutionary micro-reading approach that's transforming how busy people consume books in 2025. Learn proven strategies to read 3x more without sacrificing comprehension.

Alexander Gerrese
Alexander Gerrese
6 min read
#micro-reading
#reading-productivity
#time-management
+3 more
Speed reading techniques visualization with books and reading speed indicators

How to Read Faster: Battle-Tested Techniques That Transform Your Reading Speed

Discover proven speed reading techniques that can increase your reading speed by 10-30% while maintaining comprehension. From meta guiding to breaking subvocalization habits, learn the science-backed methods that actually work.

Alexander Gerrese
Alexander Gerrese
3 min read
#speed-reading
#reading-techniques
#productivity
+2 more
Bookshelf 2023 Year in Review feature showing various colorful phone mockups with reading statistics

Press Release: Bookshelf Unveils Exciting 2023 Reading Year in Review Feature

Experience Spotify Wrapped for readers! With this feature, readers can view a comprehensive summary of their yearly reading journey, with Pro Plan members enjoying unlimited access to their reading stats.

Alexander Gerrese
Alexander Gerrese
2 min read
#feature-announcement
#reading-statistics
#year-in-review
+1 more
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