1. Always have a book with you.   随身携带图书。

        When you carry a book around with you all the time, it’s less likely that you’ll play with your phone or daydream whenever you’re caught waiting for something.

        If you use your waiting time to read, you’ll be able to finish many more books in the long run.

        2. Set aside time to read every night before you go to bed.    每晚上床睡觉之前，抽出一段时间来阅读。

        10 or 15 minutes of reading before you go to bed is a good way to unwind.

        3. Get enough sleep.     保证充足的睡眠。

        This might sound like a tip that belongs in a different article, so allow me to explain.

        Many people want to read on the bus or subway ride to work, but because they’re sleep-deprived they decide to take a nap instead.

        If you’re well-rested, you can use your commute to do some valuable reading.

        4. Use your finger or a pen as a guide when you’re reading.    当你看书的时候，用手指或笔来指引内容。

        When you do this, you force your eyes not to “jump” around or skip back over the words that you’ve already read, which is the natural tendency of your eyes.

        This tip alone will greatly improve your reading efficiency.

        5. Use an e-reader.    使用电子书。

        I was initially hesitant about buying an e-reader (I use a Kindle), because I enjoy reading books in their physical form. But I was quickly won over by the convenience of doing all of my reading on the Kindle.

        The font sizes are adjustable; you can share one book with multiple devices; you can highlight text and make notes; you can use one hand to navigate all of the Kindle’s functions (this is especially useful for me when I find myself holding on to the handlebar of a crowded bus with one hand, and using my Kindle with the other).

        If you prefer to do your “reading” by listening, this option will work well for you.

        7. Read one book at a time.    一次只看一本书。

        It’s tempting to read multiple books at once, but when you focus on finishing one book at a time, you’ll get more out of each book that you read.

        8. Read while sitting on the “throne.”    坐在“宝座”上看书。

        It’s not recommended that you spend too much time sitting on the toilet, but since you’re going to be there for five minutes or so, why not do some reading? Five minutes of extra reading a day does add up.

        9. Keep a list of books that you’ve read.    把你读过的书列在一张清单里。

        It’s exciting to see the list growing as time goes by, which will further encourage you to read more.

        This list represents all the knowledge that you’d like to gain in the future. Referring to this list and updating it regularly will help you stay motivated to keep reading!

        In closing…    最后……

        Reading a book is like undergoing a chemical reaction. You’ll never be exactly the same when you finish a book, because every book has the power to teach you, encourage you and shape you.