How many books do you read at one time? - Page 2

Ortep · 02-08-2009, 04:51 PM

I 'read' 2-3. There is always one audiobook, The Dark Tower, I'm reading this for the last 8-9 months now. I'm half way part 7 now. And one on the Cybook, just finished Third World Products. Sometimes there is an extra one.

julia103 · 02-08-2009, 05:10 PM

I borrow print books from the library. So I'm usually reading one print book at home and a different ebook while commuting to work.

BookishDreamer · 02-08-2009, 05:30 PM

I used to read 2-3 books at a time. For the past six months or so, I've been reading just one book at a time.

Dreamer

pilotbob · 02-08-2009, 05:34 PM

I marked 1... because I like to read 1 book at a time. That is even easier with my reader since it is so portable.

I am also started listening to an audible while I got out of my daily walks. Not sure if you count this as "reading" or not.

So, now a days I will have 1 print/ebook in progress and 1 audio book in progress. I also read my AOPA magazine. I am actually quite behind on that because I have been reading so much more with my reader.

BOb

Andybaby · 02-08-2009, 05:35 PM

one book at a time at an average of 2 books a week, for an Average of 100 Print pages a day, (so 150-250 ebook pages) I am a Slow reader(I dont believe in skipping,). a page would take me 3 minutes. I just have alot of free time.

but as I read a book I get so engrossed in the story, my own speech patterns and typing patterns match the author. so when i Read Heinlein pleasantly vulgar at times, except during the time i read moon is a harsh mistress, that made my speech weird for over a week. my girlfriend loves it when im reading Edgar Rice Boroughs

I read an Asimov for the first time, that was an interesting review i made of it. sounded like Asimov wrote it himself.

acprinter · 02-08-2009, 06:59 PM

One

I have a one track mind.

bbusybookworm · 02-08-2009, 07:37 PM

I usually have between 2 to 8 books going on at the same time.

The higher number is usually when I'm going through a large number of Non Fiction Books, and depending on the material I like to either pace it out due to intrest or due to the density of the material.

I'll often just read a chapter or two a week, for especially dense books as I like to think through then, and I try to read tem at a time when I can concentrate, so not lunchtime reading.

I'm also usually rereading a couple of old favourites at any given time, as when I'm rushed or tired I often prefer the comfort of an old book, as I can just enjoy the writing without having to worry about understanding or keeping track.

Phogg · 02-09-2009, 01:46 AM

About four books here. I used to read two books a day straight through. Now I take my time.

YGG- · 02-09-2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polyglot27

At least 4 or 5 at the same time since I read in different languages, both fiction and non-fiction.

Same here, with long term endeavours (1200 pp on a technical subject) + a few lighter ones (SciFi or detective)... Both in print & e-book.

bigmoney · 02-09-2009, 05:11 AM

Normally I read one book for entertainment (alternating between fiction and non-fiction) and one or more technical books, programming-related stuff. If I end up reading 3 books, it has to be one fiction, one non-fiction, plus the technical. But if that happens is probably because one of the books are boring, otherwise I will stick to one book.

I am a very slow reader, in part because I am born like this (I've tried to not mentally vocalize while I read but I find it impossible) and in part because English is not my native language, and pretty much all the books I read are in English. And then on top of that I rarely have time to read except when I am in bed, so it takes me only 20 pages or so to be defeated by sleep! So if I alternate too much between books, I feel I will never finish reading anything..

Over · 02-09-2009, 05:56 AM

Usually I read one book at one time. But it's not rare to happen I read a second book too.

One example is King's The Stand. A very long book. I've read about 2500 epages before I wanted to vary a little bit. So by the time I finished The Stand, I've read 3 other books as well.

By I voted 1 book at one time, because that's my usual habit.

astra · 02-09-2009, 06:43 AM

1 book at a time, about 1 book every 3 weeks.

extra24 · 02-09-2009, 04:53 PM

if a book is really good then it can be the only one I read because I want to finish it but if it isn't really capturing me then sometimes I will cheat on it with other books

rixte · 02-09-2009, 05:52 PM

I'm usually reading a mix of nonfiction and fiction. I tend to read some genres quickly, and might finish an entire book within a few hours that's sort of - bookended in a denser novel that I take more time over. Or I'll switch something up if I am going to read during short breaks or when I'm tired enough that i know I want something I can easily put down and pick up again.

Wario · 02-10-2009, 02:26 PM

I read only one book at a time, I finsihed them in under two weeks. I don't think I even can manage to read more than one at a time.

Yay my first post.

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02-08-2009, 04:51 PM	#16
Ortep Fanatic Posts: 527 Karma: 470 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Netherlands Device: Kindle Oasis	I 'read' 2-3. There is always one audiobook, The Dark Tower, I'm reading this for the last 8-9 months now. I'm half way part 7 now. And one on the Cybook, just finished Third World Products. Sometimes there is an extra one. Last edited by Ortep; 02-08-2009 at 04:59 PM.

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02-08-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
julia103 Connoisseur Posts: 71 Karma: 212 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore MD Device: Sony PRS-505	I borrow print books from the library. So I'm usually reading one print book at home and a different ebook while commuting to work.

02-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#18
BookishDreamer Cultural Artist Posts: 1,128 Karma: 12829 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Device: Sony 505, Kindle 2	I used to read 2-3 books at a time. For the past six months or so, I've been reading just one book at a time. Dreamer

02-08-2009, 05:34 PM	#19
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I marked 1... because I like to read 1 book at a time. That is even easier with my reader since it is so portable. I am also started listening to an audible while I got out of my daily walks. Not sure if you count this as "reading" or not. So, now a days I will have 1 print/ebook in progress and 1 audio book in progress. I also read my AOPA magazine. I am actually quite behind on that because I have been reading so much more with my reader. BOb

02-08-2009, 05:35 PM	#20
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	one book at a time at an average of 2 books a week, for an Average of 100 Print pages a day, (so 150-250 ebook pages) I am a Slow reader(I dont believe in skipping,). a page would take me 3 minutes. I just have alot of free time. but as I read a book I get so engrossed in the story, my own speech patterns and typing patterns match the author. so when i Read Heinlein pleasantly vulgar at times, except during the time i read moon is a harsh mistress, that made my speech weird for over a week. my girlfriend loves it when im reading Edgar Rice Boroughs I read an Asimov for the first time, that was an interesting review i made of it. sounded like Asimov wrote it himself.

02-08-2009, 06:59 PM	#21
acprinter Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 3141364 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jackson, CA Device: Paperwhite 11th generation	One I have a one track mind.

02-08-2009, 07:37 PM	#22
bbusybookworm Tech Junkie Posts: 1,027 Karma: 10080 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Device: iPad, MotoXStyle, OnePlusOne	I usually have between 2 to 8 books going on at the same time. The higher number is usually when I'm going through a large number of Non Fiction Books, and depending on the material I like to either pace it out due to intrest or due to the density of the material. I'll often just read a chapter or two a week, for especially dense books as I like to think through then, and I try to read tem at a time when I can concentrate, so not lunchtime reading. I'm also usually rereading a couple of old favourites at any given time, as when I'm rushed or tired I often prefer the comfort of an old book, as I can just enjoy the writing without having to worry about understanding or keeping track.

02-09-2009, 01:46 AM	#23
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	About four books here. I used to read two books a day straight through. Now I take my time.

02-09-2009, 05:11 AM	#25
bigmoney Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 110 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: BeBook w/ OpenInkpot	Normally I read one book for entertainment (alternating between fiction and non-fiction) and one or more technical books, programming-related stuff. If I end up reading 3 books, it has to be one fiction, one non-fiction, plus the technical. But if that happens is probably because one of the books are boring, otherwise I will stick to one book. I am a very slow reader, in part because I am born like this (I've tried to not mentally vocalize while I read but I find it impossible) and in part because English is not my native language, and pretty much all the books I read are in English. And then on top of that I rarely have time to read except when I am in bed, so it takes me only 20 pages or so to be defeated by sleep! So if I alternate too much between books, I feel I will never finish reading anything..

02-09-2009, 05:56 AM	#26
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Usually I read one book at one time. But it's not rare to happen I read a second book too. One example is King's The Stand. A very long book. I've read about 2500 epages before I wanted to vary a little bit. So by the time I finished The Stand, I've read 3 other books as well. By I voted 1 book at one time, because that's my usual habit.

02-09-2009, 06:43 AM	#27
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	1 book at a time, about 1 book every 3 weeks.

02-09-2009, 04:53 PM	#28
extra24 Book/Internet Nerd Posts: 2 Karma: 11 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Device: none	if a book is really good then it can be the only one I read because I want to finish it but if it isn't really capturing me then sometimes I will cheat on it with other books

02-09-2009, 05:52 PM	#29
rixte Addict Posts: 300 Karma: 396757 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: new oasis, paperwhite, ipad, kobo	I'm usually reading a mix of nonfiction and fiction. I tend to read some genres quickly, and might finish an entire book within a few hours that's sort of - bookended in a denser novel that I take more time over. Or I'll switch something up if I am going to read during short breaks or when I'm tired enough that i know I want something I can easily put down and pick up again.

02-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#30
Wario Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 11 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505	I read only one book at a time, I finsihed them in under two weeks. I don't think I even can manage to read more than one at a time. Yay my first post.