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message 51: by seemaa (new)

seemaa | 61 comments No, for some reason I can focus at all and just start zoning out, or singing along.


message 52: by ✨ Noura ✨ (new)

✨ Noura ✨ (nouraread) | 68 comments yesssss


message 53: by Mckayla (new)

Mckayla | 72 comments I was gonna comment and say that I didn't because it kinda distracts me. But I saw some people say that they look up playlists that correspond to the book they're reading and thats an amazing idea. I'll definitely try it out.


message 54: by katereads:) (new)

katereads:) | 181 comments sometimes, it depends


message 55: by ainhoaaa_ (new)

ainhoaaa_ | 66 comments sometimes, it depends on what book i’m reading


message 56: by K e n z a ♡ (new)

K e n z a ♡ (bookloverkenza) | 47 comments Sometimes yes..like piano/cello/violin or light/dark academia playlists..


message 57: by Tabi (new)

Tabi only music without words or kpop bands that I've never listened to before cause if I know the beat I'll try to sing to it


message 58: by AnAllyse (new)

AnAllyse G. (lyseintheafternoon) | 4 comments I don't like reading while listening to music because it distracts me too much even if there aren't lyrics, but then strangely enough I can't read while it's quiet either. I need there to be just general noise happening--like the tv going or someone rummaging around in the kitchen


message 59: by [deleted user] (new)

Okay, I LOVE music. But I LOVE books. But its hard for me to read with music but I love music so its all around struggle.


message 60: by gigi (new)

gigi Um YESS


message 61: by ratnapping (new)

ratnapping | 51 comments for some reason I can't focus at all if it's music I've put on but if a coffee shop is just playing music then it's perfect idek


message 62: by Brooke (new)

Brooke | 145 comments Nope, I only did a few times to make sure I didn’t fall asleep and I also listened to the ST song to set the mood when I was reading the comics


message 63: by Clau (new)

Clau | 7 comments yes, if there's a playlist on Spotify for the book. it just makes it so much epic!


message 64: by Simona (new)

Simona | 27 comments I personaly don’t do that because I would not be able to focus on the reading


message 65: by Hana (new)

Hana | 8 comments Sometimes, but not very often


message 66: by Lauren (new)

Lauren ☁️ (laurentheresax) | 4 comments No i literally wouldn’t be able to focus lol i never understood how people listen to it whilst studying either it’s too much for my brain 😂😂


✰⋆·˚ ༘ lilly⋆˚ ༘ ✰ yes absolutely! i find i dont enjoy the book that much if i don't. ik a lot of people cant listen to lyrics and read t once but i love doing it idk why its just super engrossing


message 68: by aafia (new)

aafia  (teheaafiatehe) | 34 comments i listen to olivia rodrigo and taylor swift and i can't read while listening to their music because all i do during listening to the music is scream and shout


message 69: by Keira (new)

Keira I love listening to music while reading, but only instrumental stuff. It creates a nice vibe for me to read in while not being distracting.


Tilde💋💋 | 2 comments Most times I have music on, but on really really low volume or I get distracted


message 71: by deborah ♡ (new)

deborah ♡ (deborahsprofile) | 27 comments it depends on what im reading, it can be very distracting tho


message 72: by samar (new)

samar (maysambwu) | 90 comments yess i love doing both at the same time


message 73: by macey (: (new)

macey (: (mimsydoogmailcom) | 102 comments nope, i can't focus on the book if i'm listening to music


message 74: by stephanie (new)

stephanie (xjoys) | 15 comments yeah i feel like the music helps me focus more on what i'm reading if that makes sense ??? but i usually listen to instrumental/ambient playlists


message 75: by chaymae (new)

chaymae | 8 comments sometimes if I Wang to, I love piano music it fits so good sometimes


message 76: by N (new)

N (enyecita) | 1 comments Yes but only instrumentals or LoFi! Otherwise I can’t focus


Sophia's Secret Hide Out yep! (:


message 78: by Maya (new)

Maya (m_comisar1234567) | 1 comments ofc


message 79: by Crystal (new)

Crystal | 40 comments Sometimes. I’ll listen to lofi radio on YouTube.


message 80: by mylittle•dove (new)

mylittle•dove | 174 comments yes, classical


message 81: by Liv (new)

Liv | 9 comments I just can’t! My brain can’t focus! Sometimes I can with just classical music on low volume but 95% of the time it’s a nope


message 82: by Shaista (new)

Shaista | 42 comments I’ll never be able to understand how people concentrate while reading WITH MUSIC ON like hello?


message 83: by Yuna (new)

Yuna | 6 comments yep I find it so weird to read in silence and I get bored of it or distracted music helps me to stay focused on the book because I have noise in the background if that makes sense


message 84: by Princess (new)

Princess Night | 226 comments i can never concentrate if i am reading and there is music on. i wonder how some people do it


message 85: by Tamzin (new)

Tamzin Brown | 1 comments yep i can’t stand silence so it helps me focus


message 86: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2 comments Yes almost always. Although I have to admit I don't hear it anymore when the book is really good. It's playing in the background but when I finish the book/stop reading, I'm thinking "Huh? When did I get this far in my playlist? Did I listen to all of the song?"


brooklyn matheson | 3 comments yes! i find that listening to music while i read can allow me to stay more in tune with the book and characters! i especially love when books come with their own playlists or when i go on spotify/apple music and there is already a playlist crafted by someone else :)

although i do see how it can be distracting for other people!


message 88: by Simone (new)

Simone | 11 comments I like having something on in the background but I’m not actively listening to it when I’m reading!


message 89: by Key (new)

Key No but I sometimes have the tv playing just for some white noise


message 90: by Kaylen (new)

Kaylen Trejo Yeessss! Always 😄 I have different stations to play for different vibes. I don’t like it when it’s too quiet.


message 91: by Ryleigh (new)

Ryleigh Reyes ughh I wish I could. My brain always focuses on the song, but I do like reading in public or whatnot with some background noise.


message 92: by Joe___2541 (new)

Joe___2541 | 148 comments When I read fantasy books, I always listen to Lindsey stirling because her violin songs just add so much spice to the story and when I go back to listen to them again, I get hit with the vibe of the story I read, even if I forgot it.


message 93: by Victoria (new)

Victoria Yother | 189 comments for sure cause then it sets the mood for the reading experience. i have like a ambiance podcast thing i listen to on spotify its GREAT and its been a real game changer


message 94: by Olivia (new)

Olivia Qin | 5 comments Yes, I do


message 95: by Ashley ♡ (new)

Ashley ♡ (abibliogal) | 4 comments Most of the time I will listen to some kind of lofi/synthwave playlist on spotify or youtube. I can't seem to get "in the zone" without having some sort of background noise, without it I just end up focusing on the fact that it's too quiet :')


message 96: by Beth (new)

Beth | 10 comments I can only listen to instrumental music like piano pieces or orchestral pieces. If I listen to music with singing, I will only focus on the music and never be able to focus on reading.


message 97: by Em (new)

Em (emxgarton) | 6 comments yes! only this one specific playlist of more lofi and acoustic music and at a low volume but it weirdly helps me focus


message 98: by Tabitha (new)

Tabitha Bywater | 4 comments Sometimes! Definitely instrumental or like spa type music only. Otherwise I get distracted.


message 99: by Eileen (new)

Eileen  | 8 comments Yeah, it helps me block outside noise while reading making it easier for me to focus.


message 100: by C.R. (last edited Jan 03, 2023 08:53PM) (new)

C.R. Buchanan (crbuchanan) | 5 comments Takes my focus away to do such. I listen to music, only when writing.
- C. R. BUCHANAN


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