How do you manage to read several books at once?

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

How do you manage to read several books at once? Do you have any tips? Comment below!

[Sarah]

I just read them lol. Like you know you have different parts in a brain, for me its like I have a different part for each book. LMAO THAT SOUNDS WRONG

[John]

They have to be different enough! If I'm listening to a British historical mystery, any other mystery I might read would have to be modern, or set somewhere else. If I'm reading a nonfiction about traveling, then another nonfiction would be something like the history of milk (which is actually on my TBR).

The key is to change things up!

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John wrote: "They have to be different enough! If I'm listening to a British historical mystery, any other mystery I might read would have to be modern, or set somewhere else. If I'm reading a nonfiction about ..."

I do the same! I can also manage if it’s in different formats. Even if it’s a fantasy, then one on audiobook, one e-book and one physical copy.

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Sarah wrote: "I just read them lol. Like you know you have different parts in a brain, for me its like I have a different part for each book. LMAO THAT SOUNDS WRONG"

I guess I kinda do the same...

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Aja wrote: "I'm not really sure on the "how"
I do always have to have a e-book as well as my hard copy/s.

The thing is, I'm a mood reader. Meaning that I could be so hyped to read this one book and I start r..."

Totally agree! the same thing happens to me.

[[deleted user]]

I usually manage reading several books at a time by reading a bit of each one every day so that I don't lose track of books I'm reading! Goodreads is super helpful to make sure I don't go into a slump, though.

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DragonWithHeels wrote: "I usually manage reading several books at a time by reading a bit of each one every day so that I don't lose track of books I'm reading! Goodreads is super helpful to make sure I don't go into a sl..."

Yes, I do that too sometimes. Goodreads is definitely helpful!

[wanji]

usually i dont, but i do try by telling myself to reach a certain point in each book and then move on to the next. what also helps is reading different books in different formats, so one e-book and one physical copy. then, after reaching the half-way point of each book I'd continue reading the one that intrigues me the most. well, that's how it works out ideally but not always.

[John]

Cyrus wrote: "I usually manage reading several books at a time by reading a bit of each one every day so that I don't lose track of books I'm reading! Goodreads is super helpful to make sure I don't go into a sl..."

Me, too... a sort of quota, or check-off list.

[Kris]

Mine is usually because I can't choose which one I want to read and am moody. So I will start a book when I feel like it, regardless of if I have finished others yet. They all get finished eventually.

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wanji wrote: "usually i dont, but i do try by telling myself to reach a certain point in each book and then move on to the next. what also helps is reading different books in different formats, so one e-book and..."

I do the same!

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Aria wrote: "I usually try to read to a certain chapter in each book or I'll just read what I need to get done. At school, I have a 30 minute period where I have to be reading almost everyday, so I can read a l..."

Goodreads is definitely helpful!

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Kris wrote: "Mine is usually because I can't choose which one I want to read and am moody. So I will start a book when I feel like it, regardless of if I have finished others yet. They all get finished eventually."

I'm a mood reader too, and that does get annoying sometimes...

[Laura]

I usually pick up a book and then another one catches my attention and I end up with 3-5 books at a time haha so I usually decide a schedule. I'll read 3 chapters and move to the next book and so on. Maybe one catches my attention more and I'll finish that one. I'm just a messy reader.

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A. Laura wrote: "I usually pick up a book and then another one catches my attention and I end up with 3-5 books at a time haha so I usually decide a schedule. I'll read 3 chapters and move to the next book and so o..."

I do the same...

[Shawna]

I manage reading several books at once by having different formats that I'm reading in (audiobook, ebook, and physical). I just read whichever one I'm in the mood for and it's helps me to read more

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

Shawna wrote: "I manage reading several books at once by having different formats that I'm reading in (audiobook, ebook, and physical). I just read whichever one I'm in the mood for and it's helps me to read more"

I read in different formats too, I’m mostly dependent on audiobooks and e-books for reading!

[ꪑꪖᦔꫀꪶ꠸ꪀꫀ]

I really don't have a specific way ahah, I just do it!

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ꪑꪖᦔꫀꪶ꠸ꪀꫀ wrote: "I really don't have a specific way ahah, I just do it!"

That’s definitely there, sometimes we just go with the flow. :)

[stu]

I start reading a book, I get bored I start another one, I sometimes finish the book I started after like a billion years so...

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Lilly wrote: "I just pick up a book and read. If I feel like reading it, I do. It doesn't matter if one book is like another, it's like I just have different places for each story. I don't like to make a big dea..."

That’s an interesting take, I kind of agree with this. :)

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Blob Fest! wrote: "I start reading a book, I get bored I start another one, I sometimes finish the book I started after like a billion years so..."

I have so many books that I started ages ago which are still pending.

[stu]

Yeah!, cause some time s I just get bored of the book

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Bhavya wrote: "Blob Fest! wrote: "I start reading a book, I get bored I start another one, I sometimes finish the book I started after like a billion years so..."

I have so many books that I started ages ago whi..."

Sameee

[Nimrat]

Usually if I'm reading several books at a time, they're in formats. Like right now I have The House of Hades in physical copy and Divergent in audiobook format. And I'll probably start reading Radio Silence as an ebook.

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

Nimrat wrote: "Usually if I'm reading several books at a time, they're in formats. Like right now I have The House of Hades in physical copy and Divergent in audiobook format. And I'll probably start reading Radi..."

Same here!

[Joyce]

This is the group for me xD
I read maybe 4-5 books at the same time! some are buddy reads...
And I always make sure I'm reading one of my arcs, an audiobook and a physical book. The physical book is one I read before going to bed. And I usually try and have a mass market paperback (like a small or thin book) in my bag for when I go to work!

I hope no one thinks I'm weird....:P

[Brooke]

Joyce wrote: "This is the group for me xD
I read maybe 4-5 books at the same time! some are buddy reads...
And I always make sure I'm reading one of my arcs, an audiobook and a physical book. The physical book ..."

Not weird at all! I bring a book with me when I leave in the car to go skiing. Just in case :)

[Brooke]

I've gone from 1 book at a time to 2, to 5, to 3, to 1, and now I'm back at 2-3.

I read a lot of books just by myself/for myself but I've been doing more buddy reads and I've just started doing arcs which are fun as long as I don't have too many waiting for me to read! I think 2-3 is good for me!

[Joyce]

Brooke wrote: "Joyce wrote: "This is the group for me xD
I read maybe 4-5 books at the same time! some are buddy reads...
And I always make sure I'm reading one of my arcs, an audiobook and a physical book. The ..."

awwww yay! you get me <3

[Joyce]

Brooke wrote: "I've gone from 1 book at a time to 2, to 5, to 3, to 1, and now I'm back at 2-3.

I read a lot of books just by myself/for myself but I've been doing more buddy reads and I've just started doing ar..."

ooooh I feel ya! I'm at the "5 books" stage xD

hopefully it will die down to 3 :)

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

Joyce wrote: "This is the group for me xD
I read maybe 4-5 books at the same time! some are buddy reads...
And I always make sure I'm reading one of my arcs, an audiobook and a physical book. The physical book ..."

Not weird at all! Everyone here does the same. :)

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

Brooke wrote: "I've gone from 1 book at a time to 2, to 5, to 3, to 1, and now I'm back at 2-3.

I read a lot of books just by myself/for myself but I've been doing more buddy reads and I've just started doing ar..."

Good luck on finishing!

[[deleted user]]

My brain sort of auto sorts everything. Idk how to explain you know?

[B , Head Mod, Discussions Manager, Daily Reading Motivation Manager]

Ye-Eun wrote: "My brain sort of auto sorts everything. Idk how to explain you know?"

I feel you on this.

[co]

I don't always read many books at a time, but because currently, I borrowed a lot of books from the library and will have to return them and travel back home so this is a golden chance to read them, and I start a lot as if I'd finish them faster. Lol

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Nouralhuda wrote: "I don't always read many books at a time, but because currently, I borrowed a lot of books from the library and will have to return them and travel back home so this is a golden chance to read them..."

Happy reading!

[co]

Thanks! 🤗

[Zoë]

I generally mostly read at school. It might be a problem. I recently went on a 4 hour road trip. Didn't pick up a single book. Not once. I have no idea, but I know I have to break out of that habit. Reading at school is- eh. I read because the topics some teacher talk about are aimed at certain kids- in which I am not apart of. But I read most books at school. Causing me to have at least 3 books in my bag, and two more in my hands. Why? CHOICES. I NEED BOOK CHOICES. I might end up finishing one book in one sitting, so I need ANOTHER book choice. So, pretty much backups. :) But either way, SOMEONE HELP me quit my habit of only reading books at school.

[abi]

I read anywhere. Most of the time, I read at home. Currently I am reading 8(?) books I think. Idk how I manage it, but it's cool

[Nathan]

I dont have a specific way. I just pick up a book & start reading, another one catches my fancy, stop this & start that...
Repeat.

Now I have 18+ books which I have been "currently reading"...
Some I have forgotten. = )

[Amy]

I read alot of Non Fiction. I pause reading a book when I want to think about what was said. Then I pick up another book and read that. Then I switch to Fiction when my brain is tired.

[Danny]

I start a lot of books and finish them in 2-3 by alternating every day of two cuz my brain needs something fresh to read I can't finish a book by reading it for many many hours as I am a rather slow reader.