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Old 08-22-2011, 04:19 PM   #46
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Old 08-22-2011, 04:22 PM   #47
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For instance, I have a 'worthless' (Russel Brand) autobiography currently loaded on my phone
I know it's not possible in the system, but I have mentally given you negative Karma for that.

At least tell me you're embarrassed by the purchase...
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Old 08-22-2011, 04:24 PM   #48
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On both counts, Ana, I am exactly the same as you. Great minds think alike.
Interesting. I wonder if there's a correlation between being able to put books down and having a high availability of books all the time.

When I was younger and had less pocket money, I usually only had one new book at a time. I sat down, I read it, I got another one.

Now I have literally 1,000+ new books to read and in a variety of topics and subjects. I pick one up, I read awhile, I put it down (because Real Life calls), and when I read again it may be something entirely different. I may come back to Book 1 or I may never pick it up again.

It's almost like the fact that I have a veritable "buffet" of books has made me more casual. "Not finishing" doesn't really feel like a waste anymore, because I got the book cheap/freely. Switching around is more a matter of sampling different tastes and realizing that the other dish isn't going anywhere.

At least that's my take on it.

CatLady, I almost always put down books simply because Real Life intervenes. It's in the picking up a book that I may choose to pick up something other than what I was reading earlier. If that makes sense.
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Old 08-22-2011, 07:26 PM   #49
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I know it's not possible in the system, but I have mentally given you negative Karma for that.

At least tell me you're embarrassed by the purchase...
Lol, it was an accidental download from my local library, I'd certainly not have 'paid' for it.
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:11 PM   #50
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Good one.

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hehe thanks! Im sure it was great while it lasted!
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:55 PM   #51
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Serious question: WHY are so many of you reading more than one book at a time? It baffles me why anyone would deliberately choose to do this, other than in a few specific circumstances (e.g., reading one book and listening to another audio book; picking up a fluff book while in the midst of reading a lengthy, extremely difficult book). But why do it routinely?
Something I've been doing since I was a kid. I often had 2 to 3 books going at a time. I also don't force myself to finish a book I don't like. I used to, but then I figured, life is too short.

What can I say, I'm odd( or lovably eccentric)
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:59 PM   #52
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Serious question: WHY are so many of you reading more than one book at a time? It baffles me why anyone would deliberately choose to do this, other than in a few specific circumstances (e.g., reading one book and listening to another audio book; picking up a fluff book while in the midst of reading a lengthy, extremely difficult book). But why do it routinely?
Mood, location, fiction /non-fiction, because I choose to...
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Old 08-22-2011, 11:08 PM   #53
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Has anyone else seen their reading habits change with the advent of eReaders and the cheap indie/freebies influx?
I am definitely reading more since I got my kindle and my husband who never used to read has been reading a lot since he got his nook.

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Old 08-23-2011, 12:02 AM   #54
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Old 08-23-2011, 12:40 AM   #55
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Serious question: WHY are so many of you reading more than one book at a time? It baffles me why anyone would deliberately choose to do this, other than in a few specific circumstances (e.g., reading one book and listening to another audio book; picking up a fluff book while in the midst of reading a lengthy, extremely difficult book). But why do it routinely?

Dunno really, maybe because I can? I keep one reader in my handbag, one by the bed and usually read pbooks or listen to audio books in the lounge.

BTW once upon a time I always finished a book if I started it, but now if it bores me I don't bother.
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Old 08-23-2011, 01:27 AM   #56
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Old 08-23-2011, 06:52 AM   #57
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Interesting. I wonder if there's a correlation between being able to put books down and having a high availability of books all the time.
I'm sure that is a factor. After all, if you have only a limited amount of books, you'll probably 'nurse' them so they last longer. Once you have a lot, there is this subconscious urge to finish them sooner, as if we were on a time limit.

For me, I never actually read more than two at a time - one on my Nook, and one paperback. Yup, I still have a few pbacks that I have yet to finish. Once I'm done, though, I'll probably revert to my original "one at a time" state.
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Old 08-23-2011, 08:24 AM   #59
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BTW once upon a time I always finished a book if I started it, but now if it bores me I don't bother.
. It annoys me though, not not to finish a book, but to see how some even less than mediocre books manage to get good reviews, and trap me into buying them...
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