Currently, in the era of the internet, lots of things struggle to grab our attention, and therefore, reading does not stand a chance. If it is true that the way of life of a nation is influenced by the percentage of its citizens who are
literate, then it is clear that the reading culture of our people should not be spared. Just like how the internet has revolutionized everything in our nation, so also, the reading culture ought not to be neglected.
The
internet, in its way, has fashioned a gradual increase in the ease of access, we have to art, and in the way of fostering communities of people with similar interests.
Here are steps to growing your reading habit with the help of social media, and despite the availability of it, as gathered by The Guardian:
Discover a blog or website of interest:
With the influx of so much information to pick from, it is best you carefully select the right pick. Most sites are easy to sign up to, and they’re usually free. An avid reader can also connect with information, when connected to a ‘blog’, which is an online personal diary with thoughts and opinions on different aspects of life. There are many websites and blogs in Nigeria that you can learn from.
Locate online bookstores:
The internet is swiftly changing the way of buying books. There is no longer a need to enter a physical bookstore to purchase a book of your choice. 1 K Bookstand,
Roving Heights,
Amab Books, The Book Dealer,
Twang Africa, to mention a few, are online bookstores in Nigeria, where you can purchase new books.
Connect with an online book club:
Social media has afforded everyone to grow their network, this has relatively translated into the rise in the book club culture found in Nigeria. Simply, I have met a lot of friends with whom I discovered that we have a mutual love for books, we have decided to choose a new title to read every week or month and to discuss it when we meet online. You too can follow the same pattern, or join existing
book clubs if you would rather not spend efforts in planning yours.
Get a Book App:
For those who cannot afford physical books, or whose apartment does not have adequate storage spaces there are millions of books at your fingertips, you can either use a Kindle reader, a Wattpad or Google Play Books.
