Trouble finding time to read.

United States
January 20, 2011 8:50pm CST
I am having trouble finding time when I am well rested and not too distracted to read. I like audio books but don't have a lot of time or money to go to the library or pay for down loads. Sounds like a heck of a problem. Any suggestions on how I can find time or find free mp3 audio books I can burn to my player?
5 responses
@GreenMoo (11834)
22 Jan 11
If you really want to read, then make time to do so! I like to read in bed in the evening, before I sleep. And if you want books, your local library really is a fabulous place to find them. Most libraries have at least one evening when they open late.
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
22 Jan 11
I think that if you really want to read, you should really make time. Otherwise, you're probably not going to be able to read. Find time when you know for sure that you'll most likely have time. Like before you go to bed, or before going to work, or something to that effect. If you make time for yourself every day, even if it's just 15 minutes, I think that it's a good idea, and you'll be able to finally be able to actually do some reading.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
22 Jan 11
I think you can find eBooks online at your local library's website, or rent them from the local library and put them on your computer that way. Otherwise I know you can buy them on like Amazon and iTunes I believe, if you're willing to spend the money.
@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
21 Jan 11
I love to read so I find or make time to do so. For example, if I am in a waiting room and most people are using their laptops or smartphones or Game Boys, I whip out my book. It's like learn2earn said, it depends on your desire. If you're 'forcing' yourself to read, then you'll have all sorts excuses to not find the time.
• Italy
21 Jan 11
I agree that finding time to read is just a matter of "want" to read. I ame reader since I was young, and sometimes there are days I just don't feel in the mood of reading. It's not a question of time. Anyway, usually I read quite a lot even if I do all the other thigs people usually do. One of the thing I usually do less to give time for my reading is watching tv. And I read everywhere! Usually while I have my breakfast, at lunch if I am alone, on queue at the post office (or related places where you find a queue), on the train, at the hairdresser... And I always save at least 30 min every night to read something before getting to sleep. Anyway, if you are interested in audiobooks, Librivox is a site in which volunteers read audiobooks (mostly classics) that you can download for free. Enjoy!