Reading With ADHD: Why Your Brain Fights Books & How to Fix It

Struggling to read with ADHD? You're not alone, and it's not laziness. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly why ADHD makes reading so difficult, and sharing the real strategies that help you stay focused, retain information, and actually enjoy reading again. In this video, I break down how I read with ADHD in a way that works with my brain instead of against it. We’ll talk about hyperfocus, dopamine, and practical strategies you can start using right away to actually finish more books (and enjoy them). PLUS 14 BOOK BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS. Reading with ADHD can feel frustrating, but your hyperfocus is actually a superpower, not a flaw. In this video, I share how I approach reading with ADHD, practical tips for using hyperfocus to actually finish books, and honest reflections on what has (and hasn’t) worked for me. If you struggle to focus on a page, bounce between five books at once, or feel guilty about your reading habits, this is for you. I’ll also share some ADHD-friendly book recommendations and ways to build a reading life that fits your brain, not the other way around. 📺 CHANNELS MENTIONED: If you’re looking for great BookTubers where you can join buddy reads, book clubs, or Discord servers, check out these channels. - ‪@ToriTalks2‬ - ‪@PreacherReads‬ - ‪@Talking_Story‬ - ‪@2ToRamble‬ - ‪@Smitty1423‬ - ‪@thebrothersgwynne‬ 📚 BOOKS MENTIONED: ⚡ Straight-Up Dopamine Reads The Rage of Dragons — Evan Winter 👉 https://amzn.to/49bP2RY Relic — Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child 👉 https://amzn.to/4jxdnFj Worst Case Scenario — T.J. Newman 👉 https://amzn.to/3LlGmzm When the Wolf Comes Home — Nat Cassidy 👉 https://amzn.to/4aQK6TH I Am Pilgrim — Terry Hayes 👉 https://amzn.to/3L9Vik1 🚶 Come and Go as You Please Reads After the Quake — Haruki Murakami 👉 https://amzn.to/4bpFlke Dubliners — James Joyce 👉 https://amzn.to/4pBItNr Night Shift — Stephen King 👉 https://amzn.to/3Z3xIbP World of Wonders — Aimee Nezhukumatathil 👉 https://amzn.to/49trEhM 📖 Easy & Engaging Reads Good Omens — Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman 👉 https://amzn.to/4aQKhOR Strange Houses — Uketsu 👉 https://amzn.to/4aWwpCV The Inheritance Games — Jennifer Lynn Barnes 👉 https://amzn.to/3Ywb1No The Strange Library — Haruki Murakami 👉 https://amzn.to/49rjfeC The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy — Douglas Adams 👉 https://amzn.to/3YyckeF TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Where Were Going 1:15 The ADHD Brain 1:45 A Relatable Experience 3:00 Tactic 1 4:02 Tactic 2 4:46 Tactic 3 5:57 Tactic 4 6:37 Tactic 5 8:44 Tactic 6 9:35 Tactic 7 10:12 Book Recommendations - Straight-Up Dopamine Reads 12:47 Book Recommendations - Come and Go as You Please Reads 16:13 Book Recommendations - Easy and Accesible Reads 18:06 Which Books Would You Suggest?