(Forgot to add this to original post). Or will this get better as I continue to read more often?

>>7414291
What are you reading? Is it a very dry text? Are you enjoying it?

>>7414335
LoTR, and yes i am enjoying.

>>7414335
Currently reading Lolita. Yes, I'm enjoying it. I don't think it necessarily depends on the text for me. It seems that no matter what I'm reading, my mind gets tired & my eyes start to feel heavy after about 40 minutes. I really enjoy reading though, so I'm hoping I can fix this.

>>7414291
After those few minutes are up, spend 15 minutes on something else like cleaning your room, going for a walk, having a quick snack, etc. Set an alarm. When 15 minutes are up, go back to reading. Repeat every time you start to feel tired.

>>7414335
Actually, now that I think about it, maybe it does depend on the text. I remember getting through catcher in the rye by reading for long chunks of time.

>>7414346
Every 20 minutes look up and look around for 29 seconds. Then continue reading.

After 30 minutes take a break and have a glass of water, try sitting up straight on a rug or sitting cushion, instead of lying on your bed or sitting in a chair.

>>7414291

I always read for one hour, take a smoke. read again. I can read for >12 hours like this.

>>7414291
Take a break ya dingus

>>7414291
COFFEE

DOESN'T WORK?

MORE COFFEE

I helped myself through what you did with Willy Shakes. I took a break after every scene, then two, and so on. Took some time to think about it while I rested my eyes and neck.

>>7414291
Read various books at the same time. When I grab a difficult book or one that makes me sleepy I grab another and switch. This should refresh your head. Keep them thematically different. I read economics and fiction.

>>7414291
audiobooks is your anwser.
Lord of the rings audio book is quite nice.
He even sings all the songs and legolas has a very gay voice.

>>7415062
Oh that's interesting, I'll try that too. Thanks!

>>7415066
He was meming you mate

Tiredness isn't caused by the book usually, it's because your body is relaxed and comfy. Get up, move a bit, have some water, sit somewhere less sleepable

>>7415072
It's memeing but it's still good advice.

I used to have this problem OP. You really just have to get more sleep. It may feel like you're well rested, but you're not. It takes me ~3-4 days to come back from being extremely sleep deprived and able to read for more than 15 minutes or so.

That, or you just need to practice reading more.