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Apr 04, 2015 02:27PM
I've noticed that people on this site read an awful lot. I would just like to compare how much I read to how much other people read. If you could please tell me how many hours a day you read, I would really appreciate it. I just want to see where I stand. No pun intended! I read anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour most nights, sometimes more! Thank you for your help!
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It really depends on what I'm reading. My reading habits are a little all over the place (for instance, I'll read for a few minutes if I have a wait while running errands, or if I'm in line somewhere, while making dinner etc). If I'm listening to an audiobook, I can listen for hours while cleaning or knitting or driving or playing candy crush, etc. If I'm reading a book I'm loving, I can read for hours straight, and often will put off doing other things that I know I should be doing in favor of reading. And some days I don't read at all.If I had to average all of that out, I'd say that it would be about 3-4 hours a day.
With two kids under 3 and a full time job, I'm lucky of I get a half hour. But I try for an hour if I can stay up so late.
Yeah, I don't have kids, and I don't watch TV, so my leisure time is spent reading or playing online or knitting (which usually coincides with audiobooking).
Usually I read about 2-3 hours a day, but that doesn't count the audio books I am always listening to in the car.I also have a full time job (6 days a week) and 3 children, although one no longer lives at home.
I think you find the time to do what you really want to do. For instance, when mine were babies, I read the entire time I was nursing, and would drop whatever I was doing if they dozed to read as well. Now, I get less sleep so I can get my book "fix" in.
Thank you everyone! I appreciate your help! I've been wanting to read more, hopefully I can find the time! Thanks for the suggestions I think I can squeeze more in if I really try! Thanks again!
I do take a book to my office everyday as well as read when I step outside for a bit of "fresh air"
Depends on a number of things, primarily how tired I am at the end of the day, and if I don't have to be up early in the morning. I'd say I average around two hours a night though.
I treasure my lunch hour for reading! If people stop to talk to mess at lunch, my reading productivity is greatly reduced. I usually get that hour, plus 40 minutes of audio book on my commute. If I am lucky, I maybe get 30 more minutes. I am like the other's who have responded - two small kids and lots of responsibility at home. I can say, though, that the option to read on my Kindle app has really increased how much I read. A few minutes here and there when I am waiting really adds up!
My reading schedule is definitely not how I want it to be, sometimes things seem to get in the way. So I may not read for two days, then I'll have a spurt for a night to catch up. I generally like an hour a day as a manageable target, and anything above that, I give myself a little pat on the back.Couldn't agree more with Mathew, I get very annoyed when I want to read my book at lunch, and somebody ends up chattering through it. I'd hate to be rude and ask them to leave though, just can't win. Haha.
I average about an hour a day, working and 4kids doesn't leave me much time. when hubby is on night shift I will read up to 3-4 hrs at night, but then sometimes I might not read for few days. if I wake up early I might read a quick chapter or two. It all comes down to how busy life is.
I read most mornings for an hour with my cup of tea. And for a half hour before I go to sleep. I take my book with me everywhere so I read in lines, waiting for busses, airplanes, and trains. In doctor's offices, any offices where I have to wait. During the day I catch up with newspapers and magazines at home when I have the chance. Although I prefer books I do read on the Nook because I like to keep up with technology.
Yes, audiobooks really help with the "reading" time. Probably 4+ hours a day. I can finish about 4-6 books a month that way. Kindle and iBook has really opened up my reading time. About an hour every day, split between morning coffee and dinner, then all those inevitable waiting periods in between.
So, about 5 hours a day I'm into a book.
Nerd...
Between audiobooks and ebooks on all my mobile devices I can find lots of time to read. I would say on average at least 2-3 hours a day.
I read for an hour or two late after 10:30, and I listen to audio books (different from what I'm reading) when I'm driving. I can go through an audio book and an e-book in about 2 weeks... so maybe 4 books a week.
Nick wrote: "I can go through an audio book and an e-book in about 2 weeks... so maybe 4 books a week. "Nick, I don't think that math adds up. LOL
Half an hour during lunch, two hours at night, and at red stoplights. Truly. I can't stand to sit still and wait, and if it's been a stressful day, I'll pull my book out of my purse and read at the light :) On the weekends I'll read pretty much on and off all day.
Becky wrote: "Nick wrote: "I can go through an audio book and an e-book in about 2 weeks... so maybe 4 books a week. "Nick, I don't think that math adds up. LOL"
Whoops, I did it again... or maybe comic books.
I have 2 toddlers and a 15yr old and it is virtually impossible to read at my house with all the noise, so I read on my lunch breaks. That 1 hour of silence with my books is pure heaven!
I try to read about an hour or two every night. Averaging a completed novel every other day.
I try and read at least 4+hrs a day... but sometimes I get only 2-3hrs and other times I'm out and about and get zero reading time. So it all depends... I work 50hr work weeks, but I live at home and have no kids, so I still have loads of free time :P
And I'm a VERY slow reader, so I probably still don't reach the page count that most of y'all do lol
I am also a slow reader, so I like to spend hours reading, but I average about 1-2 per day when I work and around 4-10 per day on my days off.It also depend on the writing style of the author. I averaged 10 pages/hour reading Tolstoy; 30 pages an hour is typical for a King book. If I average 60-70+ pages per hour, it's usually a throwaway book that isn't very memorable--like the Divergent series.
It depends on the book (if I am really into it, I'll read it non stop) and what I have going on for the day. I try to read at least a couple of hours a day.
This speaks to reading speed - I noticed, as I was reading a Graphic novel (or comic book!) last night, that I read those much, much, much slower than a novel. I spend way too much time on the illustrations. I only go through about 50 pages in almost 2 hours. I could have read a couple hundred of a novel.I'm just saying that sometimes time is not the main issue.
I'm really interested in monitoring myself to see, roughly, how many pages I do per hour. I think I'm pretty slow reader; I like to stop to take it all in or think about it, too.
Reenie wrote: "I'm really interested in monitoring myself to see, roughly, how many pages I do per hour. I think I'm pretty slow reader; I like to stop to take it all in or think about it, too."I'm the same way. When I'm not going through a reading slump I can read about an 1-2 hours a day with more on the weekends. Although, I score above average on reading speed I still read slowly when I read for pleasure. I very rarely want to gulp a book down, unless I'm not enjoying it and I need it to be over.
I have 5year old twin girls. Reading during the day is out. I work late 3 days a week and a full day Sunday. In between al that I DO try to read at least an hour to an hour and a half per evening but, I go in cycles. Those cycles consist of comic books which I have read since I was a teen, movies, some video gaming once in a while and my main few tv series that I watch.
Last year I challenged myself to ten novels and passed with one being an audio book. This year I upped the ante with fifteen. Probably going to be tough unless I pick shorter books but, I want to try. I read about 25 to 40 pages per sitting. I think my Kobo shows slightly elevated stats but I think for some reason I read quicker on the e reader?
Orz Wow 2-3 hours! You have discipline! amazing :)Gosh I only sleep 3-4 hours because I read like- what- 5-6hrs? I can't imagine going to bed without reading the climax or knowing the mystery so I need to get past the climax. Say hello to the dark circles under le eyes. I just now realize how bleak my existence is. LOL but I regret nothing~~~~
Jackie wrote: "Reenie wrote: "I'm really interested in monitoring myself to see, roughly, how many pages I do per hour. I think I'm pretty slow reader; I like to stop to take it all in or think about it, too."I..."
Yes, if I'm rushing to finish the book it's usually a sign I'm not that fond of it.
I'm pretty sure that speed doesn't matter. If you are enjoying a leisurely pace so you can absorb meaning and style, why rush? Savor it and avoid making it another FitBit-ish activity to count and monitor.
I want to read faster so I can enjoy more in my lifetime. I love reading, so I want to read (and re-read!) as much as possible. And reading speed does matter in that. I've done some of those tests online where they measure reading speed and I can read quite fast, but past a certain point and my retention drops. So I want to read as close to that point as possible... Just it's sometimes not possible. One of the more interesting apps that I've ever tried is one which flashes the words by your eye, rather than requiring your eye to move over the words. Reduced eye-strain, and one word at a time makes for SUPER fast reading... but it isn't quite as fun, and it doesn't have the same feel and nuance as a passage you can skim, absorb, re-read, examine, etc.
Becky wrote: "I want to read faster so I can enjoy more in my lifetime. I love reading, so I want to read (and re-read!) as much as possible. And reading speed does matter in that. I've done some of those tests ..."Would you remember the name of that app.?
There are days when I can read for 10-12 hours, or days like today, when I barely have time to read 10 pages. It all depends on the day, but I do read everyday, even if it's only few pages.
Becky wrote: "I want to read faster so I can enjoy more in my lifetime. I love reading, so I want to read (and re-read!) as much as possible. And reading speed does matter in that. I've done some of those tests ..."I completely agree, the only reason I care for my reading speed is not to be the fastest, or anything like that, but simply because there's so many wonderful books out there! I want to get as much out of the time I have for reading as possible.
That spritzinc site reminded me of tests we took as children when we were asked to read that way and then asked to read with phrases flashing instead of just words. We were then tested on comprehension and retention. I always felt I read better with the phrases, but on that site I read more quickly with the words. Weird.
It's hard to answer this, because I never just read. It's hard for me to do one thing at a time. I'm super-ADHD but I'm not medicated because all the prescriptions made me uncomfortable. When I'm focused I can cruise along at about a page a minute. But it's hard to stay on task and I wind up surfing the internet. Like now :)
I like to listen to Liquid Mind when I read. It's very calming and not distracting at all.
I like to listen to Liquid Mind when I read. It's very calming and not distracting at all.
To be honest with myself I'm reading all day long.
