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How often do you read?

During the work week I don't get to read as much as I like, of course. But I do cheat during the slow season at work and sneak in reading time. I use Kindle Cloud for this because opening a book at my desk is frowned upon.
I would say average hours a day reading during the week would be about 2-3 and 4-6 on the weekend if I can get away with it.



I had a pile of about 50 books in my bedroom which I've whittled down to 5 over the last week.
I seem to have drifted out of fiction since Pratchet died. I keep meaning to look at the new Shadowrun books...
I love the Text to speech feature on my kindle I can listen to books more often with this feature. I read every day, before bed most nights, and anytime I can. I have about 7,500 books on my kindle and I like physical books. My husband first got me a kindle because he was tried of making bookshelves. Can you believe it?

Also inspired by this, last night I got a Shadowrun novel on Kindle. "I'll just read five pages" turned into "an hour later..."
Oliver wrote: "Ha, I put up new bookshelves last week :)
Also inspired by this, last night I got a Shadowrun novel on Kindle. "I'll just read five pages" turned into "an hour later...""
I've been there, it is hard to put down a good book. :)
Also inspired by this, last night I got a Shadowrun novel on Kindle. "I'll just read five pages" turned into "an hour later...""
I've been there, it is hard to put down a good book. :)
I also like audiobooks. Some are better than others, as all books go, but I like a change sometimes.
I love to read and let books take me away. I think I have a book addiction, no I know I have one. But I don't mind! lol

Cyn wrote: "Honestly, I like to focus on one hobby at a time. There are periods of time --months-- when all I do is read. And when I don't read, I focus on other thing, like knitting, origami, anime & manga, T..."
I do love to play badminton! Maybe we can get a game going sometime.
I do love to play badminton! Maybe we can get a game going sometime.

Reilly wrote: "I read almost every day and like Aly I think I have an addiction to books. I don't really have anything else to do with my time and books are great ways to disappear for a little bit into a new adv..."
I totally agree with you! I do lots of reading in my job, some people might that is sooo much reading but I read for fun and work. :) I will admit fun reading is much better! I can go or do anything within the pages of a book, possibilities are endless!
I totally agree with you! I do lots of reading in my job, some people might that is sooo much reading but I read for fun and work. :) I will admit fun reading is much better! I can go or do anything within the pages of a book, possibilities are endless!

That's amazing and a great thing. Not everyone gets into reading which is unfortunate and a loss. I agree that fun reading is better and you are so right about being able to do anything or go anywhere, that's the great thing about reading.

Whenever I'm not on the web, or writing, or editing--I'm reading. Not so much lately, since I'm trying to get a third novel out by April (?)
Jamie wrote: "I'm a full time student so my time for pleasure reading is limited, unfortunately. I read when I finish studying or homework for the day. Sometimes I fit in a few chapters, sometimes a few pages, s..."
I, too, work in the healthcare field. I love it. Congrats on graduating soon! I know it will free you up a little more to read for fun. Nursing is a great field to get into. :)
I, too, work in the healthcare field. I love it. Congrats on graduating soon! I know it will free you up a little more to read for fun. Nursing is a great field to get into. :)







I usually like to read at night. I'll lay by the window and read using the light from the moon.
I usually get teased about reading, but I don't really care. I used to get in trouble all the time in school because I'd read during class.
I think people love to read because the idea of escape into another world is thrilling when we're faced with our own mortal dilemma's.


Lauri wrote: "I am a proud book nerd! Reading is my love & my life. It can transport me to places I could never afford to go to, could never even imagine. I carry a book with me at all times. I'll read in the gr..."
I agree with you! I try to read about anywhere and everywhere as well.
I agree with you! I try to read about anywhere and everywhere as well.


Within those 2-3 hours I can read 100-150 pages but with It, which I'm currently reading, I really can't get past 100 pages, since it is very difficult to read... I wish I already finished this book since it is so long and difficult, but we gotta finish it and we gotta read it!

Alana wrote: "I have one book going at all times. If it turns out to be boring, I give myself permission to abandon it and start another, though that rarely happens because there are always so so many books on m..."
Sadly, I have had to abandon a book or two also but I don't have to do it often either. I can understand that.
Sadly, I have had to abandon a book or two also but I don't have to do it often either. I can understand that.
Lotte wrote: "I try to read every day eventough I have a very busy life at University. What I learned is to play my reading, I know that sounds silly! But I learned how I can plan my schoolwork and my reading wo..."
You can do it, Lotte! I believe in you!
You can do it, Lotte! I believe in you!




Patricia wrote: "I read every day. If it's a really good book sometimes all day. I got rid of cable tv a long time ago because it bores me. I can get lost in a book but never in tv or movies. I got hooked on books ..."
I got hooked on R.L. Stine and Judy Bloom. :)
I got hooked on R.L. Stine and Judy Bloom. :)





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I would read all the time if I could, but we jobs, life, and more get in the way. :)