How to Read 50 Books in 2025: Casmith76’s Foolproof PlanBy casmith76 for The Book Haven Blog

If “Read more books” is on your 2025 resolutions list (again), you’re in the right place. Fifty books may sound intimidating—especially if you barely squeezed in a handful last year—but with the right system, it’s absolutely doable. Not because you need to read faster or sacrifice your life to page counts, but because you can make reading fit naturally into your days. Here’s my foolproof plan for hitting 50 books in 2025 without burnout, pressure, or spreadsheets that haunt you.

1. Start with books you actually want to read
   You don’t need to begin the year with dense classics or 600‑page monsters. Momentum matters more than difficulty in January. Pick 3–5 books that genuinely excite you—thrillers, rom‑coms, short nonfiction hits, whatever. Early wins build confidence.
2. Use multiple formats
   One of the easiest ways to double your yearly reading is by combining paperback, Kindle, and audio. This turns “I don’t have time” into “Oh, I actually do.”

Examples:
• Audiobooks during commutes or chores
• Kindle at night or when traveling light
• Physical books when you want a cozy, offline moment

Every format counts equally, and they all help you finish more books without carving out extra hours.

3. Always be in the middle of three books
   The trick is using different books for different moods.

My recipe:
• One fiction (your fun, fast, immersive book)
• One nonfiction (learning without the pressure)
• One audiobook (for multitasking moments)

There’s no slump that a three‑book rotation can’t handle.

4. Make reading a default activity
   Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment. Create more opportunities passively.

Easy swaps:
• Open your book instead of another app
• Bring a Kindle everywhere
• Listen to an audiobook while cooking
• Read for five minutes anytime you’re waiting

Five minutes doesn’t feel like much, but day after day it’s the difference between finishing 10 books and finishing 50.

5. Set page‑light micro goals
   Instead of saying “I’ll read for an hour,” try “I’ll read 10 pages.” Small goals lower resistance and often lead to reading more than planned. If you hit 10 pages a day, that’s roughly a book every 2–3 weeks, and that alone gets you to 20–25 books a year. Add audio and Kindle into the mix, and 50 becomes easy.
6. Track your reading lightly (and joyfully)
   People bail on reading challenges because tracking becomes a chore. Use a simple note, app, or Goodreads list and log your books only when you finish them. No pressure, no stats obsession—just a running list of your wins.
7. DNF with zero guilt
   Life is too short to finish books that aren’t working for you. If you’re 30% in and dreading picking it back up, let it go. Quitting books that don’t click is the fastest way to keep your reading rhythm alive.
8. Ask for recommendations constantly
   One great recommendation can jump-start a whole reading streak. Ask friends, browse BookTok, follow reviewers, or look at “Customers also bought” on Amazon. The more you feed your TBR with books that excite you, the easier it is to pick up the next one.
9. Build seasonal reading moments
   Tie reading to the rhythm of your year. Cozy mysteries in winter. Beach reads in summer. Spooky thrillers in fall. These seasonal vibes create built‑in motivation and make reading feel fun and natural rather than forced.
10. Make reading social
    Buddy reads, book clubs, or even sharing what you’re reading on social media add accountability and excitement. The conversations around books can be just as motivating as the books themselves.

Ready for your best reading year yet?
You don’t need more time—you need a better system. And now you’ve got one. Start small, stay curious, mix formats, and let reading be something joyful instead of another resolution to chase.