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How many books do you read a month *average* ?!
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Michael
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Aug 06, 2013 03:08AM
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Not enough. Used to be between 8 and 10, before I started writing and working more hours.
A lot. But some I proofread and read twice so it's really hard to generalise.
Well so far this year I am averaging one book per day, some have been short stories though.When I used to rely on library books I would visit the library two or three times per week, so I would say that I was reading at the same speed then as now.
Thank heavens for kindles - I used to pack half a dozen (minimum) books for reading on holiday, read books my friend had taken and also manage to find second hand book shops to top up whilst away.
The screen on the fire isn't as nice to read on, Caz. In my opinion, anyway. I know I can't read for long on my iPad.I read anything from a book a day to one in a month, depending on the length of the book and what's going on in my life.
I always have at least one book on the go though. Usually two or three.
I've got a lighted cover for my baby kindle. Works a treat.But I'm gonna buy the paper white when I need a new one.
Yeah I think the paperwhite is the way to go, that will be my next one when my KK dies!As for books, like Patti I can sometimes only read one book in a month and sometimes can read loads, really depends on my mood, the book I am reading (some need savouring but some I struggle to finish) and what else is going on in my life
Generally I read 1 - 3 books a week, depending on size and format. I usually have an audiobook on the go as well as Kindle/DTB. That number can go down (but rarely up) depending on what else is going on in life.
I'm still not convinced re the paperwhite. Hopefully with my KK and almost new baby kindle I'm OK for quite a while. But it would probably be another baby kindle if one had to be replaced.
Yeah, I know what you mean Janet but I saw loads of paper whites in use on our flights recently and they really look good.Don't need an expensive lighted cover either.
But like you, I've still got both my kk and baby going strong.
Depends on what else I am involved in at the time but last year I read 343 (some short stories and novellas).I was a chronic insomniac so read mostly during the night however my sleep pattern has slowly been improving so this year I have been reading an average of 17 books a month(mostly full size works).
Patti (Beach Bunny) wrote: "Yeah, I know what you mean Janet but I saw loads of paper whites in use on our flights recently and they really look good.Don't need an expensive lighted cover either.
But like you, I've still g..."
I don't have a lighted cover for either so that isn't a factor for me.
If I read on the laptop using the cloud reader I have the setting to sepia as I find that is better.
Oh great news about your sleep Sarah!!!
I took 33 days to read the 26 books in my alphabet challenge and my previous GR challenges have been about 120+ a year.So about 20 a month.
And if I didn't spend so much time aimlessly surfing the net, then probably more.
I tend to not read in the lounge in the evenings as hubby doesn't like the light on and it's a bit too dim and my lighted cover is upstairs, so I'm seriously considering paperwhite if my beloved KK breaks. Although I'm not a touchscreen fan, I like my clicks.
I'm going to average about 1 this month. Although I am now 75% through War and Peace :o)
I'm going to average about half a book, though it is 760 pages.
I am lucky if I manage a book in a month. I don't know how everyone manages it, I really don't. Mind you, a lot of the time that I would use reading ends up going on the writing.
I read on average about 5 books a month. For the record, it took me ages to get used to my paperwhite but I adore it now.
Jud (Disney Diva) wrote: "Last year I read about 15 a month"Feels like you read a lot more than that in a month.
Darren wrote: "I am lucky if I manage a book in a month. I don't know how everyone manages it, I really don't. Mind you, a lot of the time that I would use reading ends up going on the writing."And that's as it should be, buddy boy.
Now if we could just get you away from in front of the telly, as well...
Patti (Beach Bunny) wrote: "And that's as it should be, buddy boy.Now if we could just get you away from in front of the telly, as well..."
I only watch telly in the name of research.
I think you're perfectly capable of describing cleavage and blowing shit up without 'research'.
About one book per week, but I wish it was more.
A lot of my reading is in the name of research. Reference books (the Junior Arsonists Book of Matches for example) are obvious, but genre books too - you've got to keep an eye on what the other guy is writing...Sciffy of course is purely for pleasure. :)
Probably about 2 but I get about 20 out the library each month.
In the winter, three or four books a week. In the summer, usually only one or perhaps two. I am a really fast reader though :0) Used to be a lot more but life, work and kids kind of take over. And all the reviewing has more or less fallen by the wayside!
I would say I read about 12 to 15 books a month. I read the way other people watch tv!
What is TV?I read two or 3 books a week. My excuse for such poor performance is that I write a lot, too
Well that's weird.What happened to the person who started the thread...?
Looks like she decided to delete her account.She did say she had another account that she'd forgotten the email and password for. Hopefully she sorted it out and will be back.
Perhaps reading something other than this thread.
Last year I was reading about two books a week, mainly shorts. This year I've read 16, 7 books behind. I read more in the summr, I can sit out and read a book in a day. Life is just really hectic at the moment though,aand struggling to concentrate
Michael looks like he has started this thread just to be annoying and say no LOL
Elle wrote: "Michael looks like he has started this thread just to be annoying and say no LOL"Wouldn't put something like that past him. ;)
He knows I'd crush him like a bug.Right, Mikey? ;)
Patti (Beach Bunny) wrote: "He knows I'd crush him like a bug.Right, Mikey? ;)"
So how does a bug crush someone?
Darren wrote: "Patti (Beach Bunny) wrote: "He knows I'd crush him like a bug.Right, Mikey? ;)"
So how does a bug crush someone?"
Awful joke opportunity: a bug can crush somebody by using a caterpillar to run them over...
Ha! Good one RMF!You are crushable too Darren.
*squish*
I think it's time to resurrect the Super Thread for Super People who didn't go to the noob meet up thread.
Yeah, go on Mike.You'll find it in the sin bin. ;)
Patti (Beach Bunny) wrote: "Ha! Good one RMF!You are crushable too Darren.
*squish*"
I was hoping for a groan :)
It depends on the length of the book and how much I'm enjoying them. Last month I read 10 books, but I average between 6-8 a month.
probably 4 or 5 but depends on the length of the book.
So who's going to make the joke about the crushed grape who let out a little wine. Mwah ha ha hargh. I've had a Jim Webster orgy and finished two of his this week, now I've started on the Man from U.N.D.E.A.D. Basically I read about 15 books a year, 10 in the summer holidays and 5 in the other two but like Darren I tend to spend the time I'd be reading, if I was a normal, churning out tripe and then wading through it with an editing pencil...
Cheers
MTM
Do audiobooks count? Or is that cheating?
