How Do You Read X Books in a Day?

Lately, I've had some people ask me how it is possible to read more than five books in a day. I think it's because of that interview I gave.

It's simple.

You pick up a book. You open it up. You read until you reach the end.

Proceed until you run out of books/hours in the day.

But in all seriousness:

I learned to read when I was four-years-old. So by the time I entered kindergarten, I'd already been reading for a full year longer than most of my peers. By fifth grade I was reading at a college level. This is what happens when you are a shy, lonely little kid who doesn't have a lot of friends.

I have taken various reading tests, and depending on the subject matter I can read between 600-700 words per minute. My reading comprehension, admittedly, is not quite so good, but is still above average.

So that is how I read so many books. It is a combination of an early start in life, lots of practice, and way too much free time. I don't currently have a job, so in between job applications and time spent with friends and working out, I read as much as I can, because you only get one brain, and it's important to give it things to do so it doesn't get flabby and slow.

I hope that answers your questions. It's always very sweet when people take an interest in your abilities and hobbies. Just practice, practice, practice, and you'll find your own reading speed go up, too!