yea i can read just fine in dreams (lucid and non). I try not to do reality checks that could become a hindrance do to expectation. Like i expect to be able to read, as i don't want to not able to read when i want to and i don't push my finger through my hand because i want to naturally expect my body to be solid.

Take this advice how you want, but you could try doing dream control related RCs like firebending or growing your nails at will. Or you could even RC by taking a moment to relax and expect to know that you are in a dream by just being aware, if you are infact in one. Most of the time in non-lucids i will know on some level that im dreaming (and it seems many people are like this), but just never take the time to be really aware of the fact.