We have almost the exact same reading history: I really ramped up my reading in 2019 - 2020 up to ~40 books. This year I did some nights/weekends consulting so I am down around 22 atm.

I mostly read non-fiction and I think it has been helpful for my career. I know correlation != causation, but I make about 2x what I did in 2020. The post-pandemic hiring boom didn't hurt, but I have to think reading widely and applying what I read to my work & life has also helped.

Similar and 20-40 now as well. Sometimes I try to read a difficult book and it screws with my rhythm. The Children of Húrin by Tolkien, was putting me to sleep very well at night for a while until the book became interesting.

Trying to read a so called evil book “The Prince” by Machiavelli. 60% done but over a month or so because I’m looking at translations for the Italian or Latin interspersed within and get bored then have other things to do.