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Originally Posted by kiwidude
Back on topic - I don't really "get" why people would willingly alternate between multiple books, other than for physical reasons which doesn't apply if your ereader goes everywhere with you. To me it would indicate the book just isn't doing enough to capture your attention, becoming a "chore" to get through rather than a pleasure. A good book has me page turning like nobody's business and reading at every opportunity. I can't imagine by choice interrupting that experience to chop and change with another book.  Maybe it is just that my memory ain't what it used to be...  |
Speaking for myself, it's because the books are
too engrossing. I start reading a preview of a new book and get sucked in. But if I'm already reading three other books at the same time, rather than put one on hold I'll just go back and forth between them.
Also, I check out ebooks from the library and you don't always know when those are going to arrive. If I'm halfway into a 1000-page book and a library book shows up, I can't exactly finish the other book first before starting my library book. It'll be due back before I have a chance to get into it. The better option is to read both at the same time.
But, y'know, there's no "correct" way to do it. I figured this thread would eventually be sucked into a "why would you do that?!?! My way is the best!" debate, but I see nothing wrong with reading one book at a time or reading twelve books at a time. Whatever way works for you as long as you're reading.