I read 95 books last year.

I didn't even count the books I read halfway through.

I actually went to college to study literature because I wanted to read all day, every day. And I thought, if I'm going to do this, I need to work with literature and be part of the literary community where I meet like-minded people.

I was wrong, and something changed.

My time is shifted from consuming to creating.

Reading is convenient.

You know where it starts and when it'll end. It's a cover, from the first sentence to the last, and even if the epilog leaves a question unanswered, you feel like you've done your job, read the book, and finished.

I want to read fewer books, but more often

The more I read, the easier it's to forget the details. That doesn't mean I've to remember all the little details or that it's pointless.

Rather, I regret that these great experiences fly away too quickly.

I've cut my reading list to half and instead read books I enjoyed and re-read. It's my way of deepening my experience as a reader.

I want less book, but deeper reflection

When I read my favorite books multiple times, it's easy for me to notice little details that I overlooked or forgot before. It's like making a list of my sacred books that I use every day for practice.

The more I write notes from my highlights, the deeper my reflection practice becomes.

And when I finished my reflection practice, I prepared and edited an essay from my notes and hit the publish button:

I'm one step further in my quest to create and publish today.