As the world around us becomes more accessible, so do our students' options to engage with that information. With the increased disconnect within the classroom, many educators are seeking ways to re-engage students. Research supports the use of choice for reading within the classroom to increase engagement. The article establishes the impact of student choice on reading in a 21st-century classroom through the use of a volume log with builtin research elements into the individual students' areas of interest in topics, authors, and genres of reading to encourage reading goals to increase throughout the school year. Through choice, students have an opportunity to build their joy in reading, establish authentic reading lives, and gain skills in an academic setting through the use of book talks, reading speed rounds, and reading stations.