Blog
Essays, author interviews, and reading notes from the Seekquel team.
Why We Love to Track Our Reading
Why does finishing a book feel better when you record it? Research on memory, motivation, and identity explains our love of reading logs and organized libraries.
Why You Stopped Reading in August (And 3 Fixes That Actually Work)
August is a genuinely bad month for a reading habit that depends on quiet evenings and a settled schedule. Here's why the slump hits now, and three small fixes that actually work.
Yes, audiobooks count as reading. The science is settled: can we stop now?
Do audiobooks count as reading? Neuroscience says listening and reading engage the same comprehension systems. Here's what the research actually found.
The Gender Gap in Fiction Reading: What the Data Shows
Women read fiction at nearly double the rate of men, and the split runs deeper than that. Here's what recent surveys reveal about who reads what.
How Many Books Does the Average Person Read in a Year?
40% of Americans read zero books last year. See how many books the average person actually reads, and what the committed 60% finished in 2025
Shelves, Tags, and Ownership in Seekquel: What Each One Actually Does
Seekquel tracks reading status, tags, shelves, and ownership as four separate labels on every book. Here's exactly how each one works and how to combine them.
How to Read More When Life Feels Overwhelming
Ways to read more when you barely have time or focus, from cutting phone distractions to picking books you will actually want to finish
It's Okay to DNF a Book & How to Quit Without the Guilt
Quitting a book you don't enjoy isn't failure. Here's why it's okay to DNF, when pushing through is worth it, and how to let a book go guilt-free