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ProfCrash · 06-19-2013, 07:42 AM

DD: My reading took off when I got an e-reader because I did not have the time to go to the bookstore, walk the stacks, and buy books. I didn't want to clutter up the house with more books and I was too lazy to go through what I had to give any up. I was barely reading 10 books a year.

The e-reader made it so much easier for me to buy books, I just went online and bought what I wanted based on recommendations and awards lists, books clubs and the like. And there is no clutter. So my TBR list is a great deal longer because it is so easy to buy books and there is no clutter. And I did not have to do research because I knew authors I liked and had recommendations.

The only time I took the time to wander, read a chapter before picking the book up, and the like is when I was unemployed for three months. Every couple of days I would walk to the library and pick up books. Only after I had finished a job search for the day and sent out resumes. Then I had the time to do searches.

I would guess that more people are like me then you, otherwise the Independent market would be hotter then hot. I work 40 hours a week, I have a baby boy, two dogs, play softball and tennis, go to the gym 5 days a week, and garden. When I have time to read (something I need to be better about carving out) I don't want to spend that time researching books and then finding something to read. I want to read. So I buy books based on recommendations from family members, friends, and the awards list.

Where I had the time a year ago to do more and didn't because it was a hassle, I don't have the time now because I have other priorities. I am not going to give up time with the baby to search. I can't at work (I goof off probably more then I should as it is). I am not going to give up my time at the gym or playing sports, I have dropped to a healthy weight for the first time in 20 years and I am not giving that up. I am not giving up the garden, it is a great time to be outside with the baby and helps us eat well. We have not bought lettuce in two months, the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and other goodies are going to be great when they come in.

In addition to my reading declining, I have pretty much given up television. I might watch 7 hours a week and most of the time that is with my hubby or when I am going to sleep.

And we are the avid readers. How many people do you think read more then 5 books a year, never mind feeling bad because they only read under 50 in a year? And yes, new favorites fell in my lap because my Sister In Law were home with their kids and had more time to read when the kids were in school. They told me about new authors. My Mom is in a book club and I read the books that she buys so we can discuss them and that introduced me to new authors.

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	DD: My reading took off when I got an e-reader because I did not have the time to go to the bookstore, walk the stacks, and buy books. I didn't want to clutter up the house with more books and I was too lazy to go through what I had to give any up. I was barely reading 10 books a year. The e-reader made it so much easier for me to buy books, I just went online and bought what I wanted based on recommendations and awards lists, books clubs and the like. And there is no clutter. So my TBR list is a great deal longer because it is so easy to buy books and there is no clutter. And I did not have to do research because I knew authors I liked and had recommendations. The only time I took the time to wander, read a chapter before picking the book up, and the like is when I was unemployed for three months. Every couple of days I would walk to the library and pick up books. Only after I had finished a job search for the day and sent out resumes. Then I had the time to do searches. I would guess that more people are like me then you, otherwise the Independent market would be hotter then hot. I work 40 hours a week, I have a baby boy, two dogs, play softball and tennis, go to the gym 5 days a week, and garden. When I have time to read (something I need to be better about carving out) I don't want to spend that time researching books and then finding something to read. I want to read. So I buy books based on recommendations from family members, friends, and the awards list. Where I had the time a year ago to do more and didn't because it was a hassle, I don't have the time now because I have other priorities. I am not going to give up time with the baby to search. I can't at work (I goof off probably more then I should as it is). I am not going to give up my time at the gym or playing sports, I have dropped to a healthy weight for the first time in 20 years and I am not giving that up. I am not giving up the garden, it is a great time to be outside with the baby and helps us eat well. We have not bought lettuce in two months, the cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and other goodies are going to be great when they come in. In addition to my reading declining, I have pretty much given up television. I might watch 7 hours a week and most of the time that is with my hubby or when I am going to sleep. And we are the avid readers. How many people do you think read more then 5 books a year, never mind feeling bad because they only read under 50 in a year? And yes, new favorites fell in my lap because my Sister In Law were home with their kids and had more time to read when the kids were in school. They told me about new authors. My Mom is in a book club and I read the books that she buys so we can discuss them and that introduced me to new authors.