This is a common phenomenon that we all face if we like to read. We also like to collect books as there is nothing quite like settling down to read our latest find. However life frequently gets in the way of this so we forget where we are. This may cause us to neglect the half finished book in favour of something shorter or easier to read. This does not help when we are forever acquiring more books as they all seem so interesting!
I am a terrible hoarder when it comes to books as I just have so many. They cover a variety of subjects as you never know what mood your going to be in when the reading bug strikes. This is why challenges like the GoodReads reading challenge is useful. You can decide how many you are going to read in the year and then next year your goal is to beat it. It’s gamification to try to incite you to read more and to do it quicker as it’s now a competition. Although this is one you will never win since there is an infinite amount of books out there and your time is rather more finite.
In order to make this more achievable I suggest you utilise the Ultra Learning technique as proposed by Scott H Young. This was today’s free book on a Blinkist but I have been a fan of his for many years. This lists the steps that you need to follow in order to be able to do all that you want to in a day. If you are follower like myself on his email list; you will get access to the first chapter for free. There are other benefits like early access to courses too.
Are there any common problems that you have faced and found a solution to?
Best wishes
Angela
The English Introvert 
I’d loooove to read more! But I recently turned to the writing side of books, and now I have to split time between reading new books and writing my own books.
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I seem to spend a lot of time writing about things I’ve read but not a lot of time reading. I write in batches like I try to do with my reading. I’ve written books too but there not very successful.
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Have you ever heard of Book Bub? I receive a list of inexpensive or free books to purchase every day by email. Less clutter than real books piling up at home.
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Yes I used to subscribe to book but all that happened there is my kindle accumulated free books that I didn’t read. There is a list on amazon if free books and it’s all the old classics that are out of copyright and new authors wanting to promote their first book.
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