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The 30 hobbies closest to reading in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Read a chosen book each month and meet to talk it over, from novels to philosophy.
Alike: Both relaxing and a lot to learn.
Different: More social. Less about collecting.
Film appreciationMore social. More screen time.
Vinyl recordsCosts more to start. More about collecting.
Comic collectingMore fiddly, precise work. More about collecting.
Museums & heritageMore time outside. More social.
Tea tastingMore fiddly, precise work. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Craft beer tastingMore social. Livelier.
Word gamesMore social. More competitive.
Board gamesMore social. More competitive.
CrosswordsMore fiddly, precise work. Less about collecting.
Logic puzzlesMore fiddly, precise work. More of a mental workout.
Meditation & breathworkMore of the same each time. Less about collecting.
Sound bathsLess to learn up front. More social.
Watch collectingCosts more to start. More fiddly, precise work.
AstronomyMore time outside. Takes longer to get good at.
Figure collectingLess to learn up front. More about collecting.
JournalingLess to learn up front. More creative.
Weather watchingCosts more to start. More time outside.
BeachcombingMore time outside. Looking after living things.
Coin collectingMore fiddly, precise work. More about collecting.
Fountain pensMore hands-on. More fiddly, precise work.
MicroscopyCosts more to start. More fiddly, precise work.
Retro gamingCosts more to start. More screen time.
Thrifting & antiquesMore about collecting. More useful day to day.
Jigsaw puzzlesLess to learn up front. More hands-on.
Letter writingLess to learn up front. More social.
Local historyMore time outside. More fiddly, precise work.
Pub quizzes & triviaMore social. More competitive.
SnorkellingMore time outside. More physical.
Stamps & postcardsMore fiddly, precise work. More hands-on.The closest are Book clubs, Film appreciation, Vinyl records, Comic collecting and Museums & heritage. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Sound baths is close to reading and quicker to pick up.
