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The Benefits of Reading Multiple Books at Once: How to Juggle and Enjoy Different Genres

Avil Beckford
6 min readAug 9, 2024

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With endless knowledge and stories waiting to be discovered, many people struggle to decide what book to read next. Do you want to dive into a gripping mystery, or would you rather explore a thought-provoking piece of nonfiction? The good news is, you don’t have to choose just one.

Reading multiple books at once can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, offering various benefits for both your mind and soul. But how do you juggle different genres without getting overwhelmed or losing track? This article will explore the advantages of reading several books simultaneously and provide practical tips on managing your reading journey.

In the book, Turn the Page, the author, Chris Brady, advocates that you read several books at once. His argument is that people who read, who have five to six books to choose from every time they think about reading, typically read a lot more than those who have only one.

I’ve struggled with reading several books at once. Recently, I’ve had more success when I limit the number of books to three at a time. I have a friend who has five books on the go, and it’s a combination of print books, ebooks and audiobooks. And that works very well for him.

The Advantages of Reading Multiple…

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Avil Beckford
Avil Beckford

Written by Avil Beckford

Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Art of Learning: https://bit.ly/32bK3k2 Interviewer | Book-a-holic | Reimagining what it means to read nonfiction books

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