Nick HutchisonFounder and CEO, BookThinkers

What is the best time of the day to read?

14 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube segment, Nick Hutchison answers the common question of when to read a personal‑development book. He explains that reading is most effective when a person’s energy is at its highest. Hutchison shares his own routine—reading after a workout and his first cup of coffee—when endorphins and caffeine combine to put him in a peak, well‑rested state. He recommends that viewers identify their own peak‑energy moments and schedule reading during those times to get the most out of a book.

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What time of the day is best for reading a personal development book? I mean, so many people ask me that question because each time they go to read a book, they start to fall asleep after just a few pages. I love to read when my energy is at its highest. For me, that's after the gym and after my first cup of coffee. I have the exercise endorphins and I have that caffeine flowing through my brain. I am in my peak state with the most energy and well-rested. That is when I am primed to get the most from each book that I read. That's what I recommend for you as well. Where is your energy the highest? That is the best time to read a great book.