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How I managed to read 72 books in 2015, despite being a slow reader

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CC image by Pietro Bellini 2015 was a year of hits and misses. But one of things I love most - Books , was a real hit for me. I discovered the joy of reading while passing out of college but got real infected when I was married another book lover. I read 72 books in 2015. Yes, that's 6 books a month, approximately 1.4 books a week. And this is apart from the blogs and articles and what nots. Now before you think I am some crazy speed reader, let me tell you that unfortunately, I  read really slow and hence I am writing this blog. I want others to understand that how I end up growth hacking my reads, so that it can help others too. I truly believe that you can live many lives via books. So here's what I did to read more and hence learn more: 1. Slot time for books : Reading books like any other good thing, is a habit. The easiest way to form reading books as a habit is to put a specific time on your calendar for it. I said books specifically, because in tod