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Lots of interesting comments. Alisa says, "I envy people who can read as fast as he does and absorb everything." Since I *don't* absorb everything, I can finish a book in a fairly short period. Note, I don't absorb everything when watching a movie either. (How many people caught on to the "red" clue in The Sixth Sense?) Reading for pleasure is much like a movie for me -- absorb enough of the milieu to understand the setting, enjoy the characters, and follow the plot. I'm not looking for deeper insights.
That's not to say that I never read a book with more attention. I have and occasionally do. And sometimes, when just reading along and enjoying the story, something will jump out at me and get the "Whoa!" reaction. I may spin out then and take a closer look or I might make a note to come back to it later.
As regards finding time to read, I live at least 30 minutes from anywhere and more like 1 hour away. So when we leave the house to go shopping, eat out, or head to the airport, I know I'll have 30-75 minutes during which I can read while hubby takes care of the driving. Add to that the time I spend on airplanes, and you can see how it is relatively easy for me to average 2.5 books per week.
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