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Can You Read 100 Pages a Day? How Long Does it Take?

by Helen Ng on Oct 17, 2024

Can You Read 100 Pages a Day? How Long Does it Take?

Avid readers often like to read as much as they can in a day.

If you’re one of them, of course, you will also have the question, can you read 100 pages in a day?

I will answer this question today. Not only that, I will help you understand how it is possible and how you also can read 100 pages in a day.

Let me now answer the question directly.

Can you read 100 pages in a day?

It's possible to read 100 pages in a day if you practice mindful reading, set out a block of time for reading, take regular breaks, take it one page at a time and read in a comfortable ambiance.

When you stick to these principles, it will become easier for you to read 100 pages in a day.

Is reading 100 pages a day possible?

Yes, reading 100 pages a day is certainly possible. However, you need to follow a few tips to do so.

I will highlight these steps below as well. However, before I do so, I will answer the question, how long does it take to read 100 pages?

How long does it take to read 100 pages?

With the help of fast reading, you can easily read at 300 words per minute. In that case, reading 100 pages will take 3 to 4 hours.

At the usual slow loading speed, it will take 6 to 7 hours.

I will now cover some of the tips you can practice to read 100 pages in a day.

Tips on how to read 100 pages in a day as fast as possible

If you want to read 100 pages in a day as fast as possible, you should follow a few tips. Once you follow the following tips, it will become easier for you to go through those 100 pages.

1. Practice mindful reading

With the help of mindful reading, you will not have to read the same pages again and again. You will not miss out on anything. That is why, if you want to read 100 pages a day, it is a good idea to practice mindful reading.

For the same, you have to keep out distractions, noise, and other interruptions as well. Only then can you cover 100 pages in a day.

2. Set out a block of time

If you want to read 100 pages in a day, haphazard reading will not help you. If you're going to read that many pages in a day, it is a good idea to set out the proper time block.

The time block should preferably be in the morning.

You are most energetic and more attentive in the morning. That is why, when you set out a block of time in the morning itself, you’re likely to cover most of the 100 pages.

For the rest of the pages, you can take out time whenever you free. However, once you cover the bulk of the pages in the morning, it is easy to read those 100 pages.

3. Do not forget to take breaks

Do you plan to read 100 pages consistently?

If you plan to do so, you will realize that doing so is hardly possible. That is why sooner than later, you will find that the book will turn monotonous. Also, you might become fatigued as well.

The way to solve this problem is to take breaks in between. You have to ideally take a break of 5 minutes after every 30 minutes of reading. Once you do so, you will rejuvenate your mind, and you will become more attentive for the next reading session.

4. Take it one page at a time

If you just think that you have to read 100 pages today, it might seem like a Herculean task. When you’re facing a Herculean task, you might give up.

The best way to go about it is to just focus on the page which you are reading. When you focus on the page rather than the entire book, it will become easier for you to read 100 pages.

5. Read in a comfortable place

Only when you’re comfortable can you read those 100 pages. If you’re uncomfortable, you cannot focus on the book. For good comfort, you have to follow a few tips, which I will highlight below.

• Make sure light is proper

Firstly, you have to ensure that the light in the room is proper. Only when it is well lit can you go ahead and read the book.

• Get the temperature right

Secondly, you have to ensure that the temperature in the room is right as well. A mere 2'C change in temperature can make you uncomfortable. When you’re uncomfortable, you will not be able to read the book.

To avoid this problem, you have to ensure that your room is at a comfortable temperature. In case you have a climate control system, you have to choose the proper settings and start reading.

• Choose a comfortable seat

Where do you plan to sit while reading?

The seat needs to be comfortable. It can be a sofa or bed, or chair. However, the place which you choose should be relaxed. Only when you have proper back support and ergonomic sitting space can you sit throughout the reading session.

• Keep the book at 15 inches from your eyes

The distance at which you keep your book matters a lot. The book should be 15 inches away from your eyes. If it is too close, you will not be able to focus. On the other hand, there will be an excessive strain on your eyes if it is far away. That is why; you need to keep it at 15 inches from your eyes.

Once you follow these few tips, it is easy for you to become comfortable and read consistently.

Get the context right

Without the right context, you will be bored while reading the book. The book will sound monotonous as well.

The question is, how to get the context right?

There are a few sources for the same.

Book description: You have to read the description of the book. You can do so at the back of the book. Once you go through the description, it is easy to understand what the book is about and what you can expect from it.

Review: You can read the book review online as well. There are many individuals, bloggers, and others who regularly review new books. Once you go through the review, you will know what you can expect from the book. That is why you will have proper context as well.

Foreword: You can also go through the foreword of the book. It will help you understand what you can expect from the book.

From these three sources, it will undoubtedly become easier for you to understand what you can expect from the book. Once you know that, it will become easy for you to read 100 pages in a day.

• Make use of peripheral vision

To read at a faster speed, it is a good idea to always use your peripheral vision. The peripheral vision ensures that your vision span is wider. That is why; you will not remain fixated for a long time on a single word or a sentence. Consequently, it becomes easier for you to read the book.

While this might take some bit of practice, it indeed allows you to read 100 pages in a day.

• Use your free moments

It is better to keep a time block aside for reading 100 pages during the initial half of the day. Whatever pages are left after that, you have to read whenever you find the time. For example, if you’re in a queue, it is a good idea to read a couple of pages.

Once you make yourself happy habitual to read in the free moments, it will undoubtedly become easier to cover 100 pages in a day.

Pace your reading

There is another technique that you can use to read 100 pages in a day. That involves pace reading.

Rather than focusing on the entire 100 pages, you have to focus on a block of 25 pages. You have to try and cover those 25 pages in 60 to 70 minutes.

Once you do so, it becomes easier for you to complete the entire target of 100 pages in a day.

Once you follow these few tips, it will become easier to read 100 pages in a day.

Can I hurt my eyes when I read 100 pages?

As long as the font of the book is proper and you keep it at least 15 inches from your eyes, you will not hurt your eyes when you read 100 pages in a day.

Simultaneously, you have to make sure that the light in the room is appropriate.

Is reading 100 pages a day too much?

No, reading 100 pages in a day is not too much. Initially, you might find it overwhelming, but with practice, you will enjoy the experience.

How to remember all 100 pages that you have just read?

To retain the knowledge you come across in 100 pages, it is good to follow a few tips, which I will highlight below.

1. Take notes

It is advisable to take notes when grasping so much information in a single day. It adds an extra hour to your reading sessions, but it is well worth it. It will increase your retention power significantly.

2. Read a little louder

Also, when you read a little louder, automatically, you will retain more information. Consequently, it will become easier to retain more information.

With these two tips, retaining most of the information you come across in those 100 pages will be possible.

So, yes, you can read 100 pages in a day. My guide above can help you achieve that. Not only that, our guide above will help you understand how to retain that information as well. It is not time to explore the world of books at a pace that you thought impossible before.