I am a terrible reader and I'm really ashamed of it. I don't know how people can read that many books, I think in my lifetime I've finished at most 4 books? and two of them were technical books.

I think I suffer from aphantasia which may be related to the impossibility of getting hook to anything by reading. I've tried mangas as well and it's a bit easier, but still find hard to really enjoy.

Of course, most of the books I tried are the ones that I had to read in school, but I also tried a few recommendations from friends and the result was the same.

It makes me a bit sad.

To build up the habit or hopefully get passionate, try to read with/for your or your relative’s kid(s). Not necessarily together with the same book, just sit beside them on the couch, park, or wherever and see what conversation follows.

Need time to read? I find the best ones are while waiting to board your flight, Uber, and other transport.

Try picking books just for fun, and reading in a pleasant setting. It makes a big difference.

I doubt aphantasia is related. I have it, but have been a huge book reader all my life. Have you tried audiobooks? That's been my go to whenever I'm driving, cleaning, brushing teeth, etc.

I read 453 books if you run cat | wc on all the HN submissions I read.

It's the most wonderful time on the year..

And we haven’t even started putting up the Christmas lights.

Ah, I used to be that. Now I start gazillions and finish very few. I think it's related to the shift from primarily print books too primarily ebooks. And also how I've been getting into more social media after trying out Mastodon.