Classic Books

Skim & skip
Although some books are absolutely worth reading cover to cover, there’s nothing wrong with skimming or skipping parts that don’t spark your interest. Furthermore, there’s no written rule about how to skim and skip; you can skip sections, pages, or chapters entirely, or perhaps jump forward to read later chapters that look more interesting to you at this moment, and come back to earlier sections later. You can even start with the last chapter if you want.
There’s no such thing as a “reading sequence police officer” waiting to reprimand reading sequence offenders.
Depending on your mood, jumping around and/or skimming content can be a more engaging and enjoyable way to navigate and comprehend the text; it may even be a more efficient use of your time than always reading in sequence. Remember, there are no rules stating you need to read every word of every book in perfect order, front to back. You’re in charge!

📚✨ Classic books don’t rush you—they invite you to slow down. In a world that moves fast, these stories remind us to pause, reflect, and feel deeply. Every chapter carries wisdom shaped by time, and every reread feels like meeting an old friend again.

Create a physical environment that’s conducive to reading
This can be extraordinarily helpful when it comes to starting your own reading ritual. I personally put my phone and tablet in another room, lie on the couch, and tune into the “Simply Piano Radio” station on Apple Music. Take this ritual with a grain of salt, though—the “perfect” environment for reading can be elusive, and if you wait for the stars to perfectly align you may never pick up a book.