CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- If you think you have no time to read, try these suggestions from the Kanawha County Public Library.

Carry a book with you everywhere: Instead of reading old copies of magazines in the doctor's office, pull out your book. The waiting time will pass much more quickly.

Set a particular time of day to read: Read during lunch or before you go to bed.

Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning: Start your day by reading a chapter before the morning rush.

Listen to audiobooks while driving, doing chores, or exercising: You can also try Playaways, which are self-contained MP3 digital audiobooks small enough to fit in your pocket.

Make reading a family event: Set aside time to read to your kids or have them read to you. Let your children know that reading is important.

Turn off the TV: Decide to give up one hour of TV shows a week, and read instead.

If you're not enjoying a book, don't finish it: There are too many great books out there to read something you don't like.

Get some suggestions: You can sign up for an e-mail newsletter called Next Reads that will send reading suggestions based on your interests. Visit www.kanawhacountylibrary.org and click "Reading, Viewing, Listening."

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- If you think you have no time to read, try these suggestions from the Kanawha County Public Library.

Carry a book with you everywhere: Instead of reading old copies of magazines in the doctor's office, pull out your book. The waiting time will pass much more quickly.

Set a particular time of day to read: Read during lunch or before you go to bed.

Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning: Start your day by reading a chapter before the morning rush.

Listen to audiobooks while driving, doing chores, or exercising: You can also try Playaways, which are self-contained MP3 digital audiobooks small enough to fit in your pocket.

Make reading a family event: Set aside time to read to your kids or have them read to you. Let your children know that reading is important.

Turn off the TV: Decide to give up one hour of TV shows a week, and read instead.

If you're not enjoying a book, don't finish it: There are too many great books out there to read something you don't like.

Get some suggestions: You can sign up for an e-mail newsletter called Next Reads that will send reading suggestions based on your interests. Visit www.kanawhacountylibrary.org and click "Reading, Viewing, Listening."