I'm looking forward to reading this year. I've been a big reader ever since I first got my little brain around the idea (which took a little while) but it's hard to juggle adult responsibilities and still make time to feed the ol' grey matter.

With my plan to delete my Instagram account this coming Monday, I'll save an hour a day (or more) of attention. That's often in little bursts between activities, helping me self-regulate and manage my level of stimulation, but even so it adds up to a big chunk of time. I hope to use that time for reading.

Curtis reminded me to make some plans and set intentions for reading this year. I don't read a lot of non-fiction and have never particularly liked the idea of making reading something I do to maximize myself. I do it because it's fun and makes me happy. That said, there's some value in making it easy to read, and making sure I have the stuff I want to read.

Here are a few notes on how I'm reading in 2025:

• Library Extension is a great way to find books at your local library, in any format. I want to use my local library way more. The AADL is one of the best district library systems in the country, and libraries need our support now more than ever!
• I read a lot on a Kindle, but I also have a Boox Onyx tablet and a HUGE library of physical books. It's hard to beat the Kindle for portability, but when it comes time to replace it I'll be switching to either a Kobo or Boox device (maybe the Palma for even more portability).
• I keep a stack of books by my bed, which is one of my favorite places to read (up there with the bath). It gets messy, so I try to tidy it up once a week and make sure I'm cycling through stuff.
• I got my girlfriend's spare page turner (turns e-reader pages with the click of a button) and a gooseneck tablet holder so I can be cozy in bed and read easily.
• We have bookshelves in each room where we spend a significant amount of time, so there's always something to read on hand.
• At work, we're doing a dev book club and reading The Staff Engineer's Path by Tanya Reilly. DRM-free ebook available from ebooks.com!
• I won't finish every book. I was reading one last year that I thought should really be up my alley, but it felt like a slog every time I picked it up. It's now in the DNF pile, and I'm going to feel better about sending books there when they're just not the right fit.
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