The lost art of reading

I happened to come across a blog yesterday, I'm not even sure how I found it. I noticed on there a reading list for 2024 with reviews and realized how out of habit I am. I absorb news and shorter texts, but I never manage to find time for reading full books, and I would like to change that.

Further, if the art of reading through the text is lost, what does it mean for deeper analysis? I write poems all day, but I don't analyze poems. In fact, deeper analysis is a little intimidating for me because I have not done a lot of it in the past. It is a habit I would really like to focus on. I love reading, I know that I do, but it is all a matter of creating better habits and dedicating time to it.

Looking at my shelf I have no less than 4 books I need to finish. I enjoy them all so far, but I never find the time. When I do read, I find myself hurrying through the pages because I only have 10 minutes or less. My goal for the next few months is to take extra time to turn off the phone, pick up a book, and absorb the words on the page. If I have extra time, I will go lose myself in the library for a while, probably my favorite place to be.