Sample the first chapter of a new book

Read a first chapter and decide whether to continue.

Why it helps

Sampling avoids committing to books you will not finish. It widens your reading.

How to do it

1. Pick a book you have not read.
2. Read the first chapter.
3. Decide to continue or swap.

Make it easier

Read the first page.

Make it harder

Choose a genre you rarely read.