What are your reading habits?

Pitusky · 11-21-2015, 10:48 AM

Comment what your reading habits are such as how much you read per session, where do you like to read, how long do you take to finish a book, etc.

issybird · 11-21-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitusky

Comment what your reading habits are such as how much you read per session, where do you like to read, how long do you take to finish a book, etc.

Why don't you share your own details first? And ask for comments, instead of issuing an order?

Cinisajoy · 11-21-2015, 11:20 AM

What day of the week is it?
What am I in the mood for?
How busy am I with other things in life?
How much time do I have to read at the moment?
Too many variables.
Atlas Shrugged is going on 3 years read time.

HarryT · 11-21-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitusky

Comment what your reading habits are such as how much you read per session, where do you like to read, how long do you take to finish a book, etc.

You forgot to say "please". You can't just come here and start issuing orders; it's impolite.

cvkemp · 11-21-2015, 11:26 AM

I am retired and I read almost everyday. I am not a fast reader so it can take me a week to a month to finish a book. But I am always reading between 4 and 6 books at a time. I find that when I first start a book I will only read a chapter then put the book down. But once I have only about 30% of the book left to read I will read it until it is finished.
A lot of what I read is the Bible, and Bible studies.
I started reading the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series about a year ago and finished the series and now I am reading the Jack Ryan Jr. series and only have 2 books left. And I also read the John Clark series, but most of his series is in the Jack Ryan series.

And once I finish a book I find that I need to take a break for a few days before starting another book.

GlenBarrington · 11-21-2015, 12:50 PM

Well, I usually start from the front, and read towards the back. I think this method provides the best story experience. I prefer black letters on a white background, though at night, when my wife is sleeping, I will go crazy and use white letters on a black background. I figure, what she doesn't know, won't hurt her. And as a native English speaker, I find books in English to be the easiest books to read.

Hope this helps.

GlenBarrington · 11-21-2015, 12:53 PM

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Atlas Shrugged is going on 3 years read time.

THREE YEARS! They should change the name to "Atlas Is Shrugging"!

JSWolf · 11-21-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

What day of the week is it?
What am I in the mood for?
How busy am I with other things in life?
How much time do I have to read at the moment?
Too many variables.
Atlas Shrugged is going on 3 years read time.

For me, Atlas Shrugged will take longer then I have left to live to read.

Cinisajoy · 11-21-2015, 03:02 PM

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For me, Atlas Shrugged will take longer then I have left to live to read.

You will notice I said going on 3 years. I am 50% done so I expect the actual read time will be much longer.
My problem is way too much dialog and very little action.

Ricky D'Angelo · 11-21-2015, 03:59 PM

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Comment what your reading habits are such as how much you read per session, where do you like to read, how long do you take to finish a book, etc.

I like to read when I'm sitting on the throne.

Cinisajoy · 11-21-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky D'Angelo

I like to read when I'm sitting on the throne.

Iron or porcelain?

Ricky D'Angelo · 11-21-2015, 05:19 PM

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Iron or porcelain?

Both. . . I also used to enjoy reading while driving but stopped after I wrecked my car for the second time.

Wearever · 11-21-2015, 05:42 PM

I read mostly at night, Or outside in a lawn chair during the warmer months. I'll always start reading two different subject books at a time. So I alternate from one to the other depending on mood. I never know which one I'll finish first, but only will select another book when one is finished. I'll select a book after reading reviews or by someone I know who has read it and recommended it. I like to read series and random books and mix up my selections, so I always have something a little different to read.

Apache · 11-21-2015, 05:46 PM

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Both. . . I also used to enjoy reading while driving but stopped after I wrecked my car for the second time.

I would drive off the road immediately. I do read when stopped at long traffic lights and for trains.
Apache

HarryT · 11-21-2015, 06:12 PM

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I do read when stopped at long traffic lights and for trains.
Apache

That would be illegal in the UK. You're required to be fully in control of your vehicle even when it's stationary.

11-21-2015, 10:48 AM	#1
Pitusky Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2 3g+WiFi	What are your reading habits? Comment what your reading habits are such as how much you read per session, where do you like to read, how long do you take to finish a book, etc.

11-21-2015, 11:26 AM	#5
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,431 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 6 SE, Fire HD8	I am retired and I read almost everyday. I am not a fast reader so it can take me a week to a month to finish a book. But I am always reading between 4 and 6 books at a time. I find that when I first start a book I will only read a chapter then put the book down. But once I have only about 30% of the book left to read I will read it until it is finished. A lot of what I read is the Bible, and Bible studies. I started reading the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series about a year ago and finished the series and now I am reading the Jack Ryan Jr. series and only have 2 books left. And I also read the John Clark series, but most of his series is in the Jack Ryan series. And once I finish a book I find that I need to take a break for a few days before starting another book. Last edited by cvkemp; 11-21-2015 at 01:30 PM.

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Cinisajoy Just a Yellow Smiley. Posts: 19,161 Karma: 83862859 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Device: K4, K5, fire, kobo, galaxy	What day of the week is it? What am I in the mood for? How busy am I with other things in life? How much time do I have to read at the moment? Too many variables. Atlas Shrugged is going on 3 years read time.

11-21-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	Well, I usually start from the front, and read towards the back. I think this method provides the best story experience. I prefer black letters on a white background, though at night, when my wife is sleeping, I will go crazy and use white letters on a black background. I figure, what she doesn't know, won't hurt her. And as a native English speaker, I find books in English to be the easiest books to read. Hope this helps.

11-21-2015, 05:42 PM	#13
Wearever Wizard Posts: 1,063 Karma: 10944084 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New England Device: Oasis 2,Voyage, Kindlle hdx 8.9, Ipad mini 4. Air 2	I read mostly at night, Or outside in a lawn chair during the warmer months. I'll always start reading two different subject books at a time. So I alternate from one to the other depending on mood. I never know which one I'll finish first, but only will select another book when one is finished. I'll select a book after reading reviews or by someone I know who has read it and recommended it. I like to read series and random books and mix up my selections, so I always have something a little different to read.