ARE YOU A ONE BOOK AT A TIME READER? Showing 651-700 of 1,181

[jb]

I read more than one book at a time. Now if I really get into a really good book, it may take over my life for a bit until I finish it. But I like to have a few going at a time. I have one on my nook and a DTB as well.

[jb]

I always keep my favorite book near me so I can glance through it. I just cannot stick to one book....there are just too many to choose from!

[Robin]

Sometimes, one, sometimes two books at a time. Since I have so many books lying around, it is hard to just stick to one.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Robin wrote: "Sometimes, one, sometimes two books at a time. Since I have so many books lying around, it is hard to just stick to one."

same as me Robin- I switch between one at a time- then suddenly I am reading 4 or 5 at a time (like now)- love reading and recommending James Mason Member Writer books! Too many great books do not get the attention they deserve

[Richard]

I'm generally a one book at a time reader so that I can be in one world at a time and I don't get confused. But sometimes if a book isn't as absorbing, I'll read another one along with it.

This tends to get in the way though cause if I'm reading something for school I don't like to read anything else because it might affect how well I can remember the school reading.

[Doug]

I normally have three or four books going at a time. I read mostly history or biographies/autobiographies, but occassionally I'll read some fantasy or a crime novel/true crime book.

I just jump back and forth. I have three history books going right now...one a Vietnam memoir, one about the American Revolution, and one on medieval Japan.

I can't read just one.

Edit...just finished the Vietnam memoir. Now I'm reading Audie Murphy's memoir.

[Maryab]

I tend to read one book at a time unless a friend loans me a book from the library (a new release from an author). Then I'll jump right into that book and give it top priority.
My TBR pile is big too. I got a massive amount of books from the RWA conference last year and I can't stop buying books for 1.00.
I think I might be a book-a-holic.
Oh, and they're all paperbacks. I still love to hold books in my hands. Call me old fashioned and I'm fine with that :o)

[[deleted user]]

I used to read only one book at a time but now I generally read two at a time. I usually have a physical book that I'll read at home but when I'm out and about I'll read a different book on my nook.

[Katrina]

I usually read one book at a time, when I can find the time to make myself read books. I find that I finish a book that way. If I start reading two or more at a time, the one that interests me most will get my attention, and the others will go lacking.

[Gary F]

I just tried to read two books at once and failed lol. I guess I am a one book at a time reader.

[Brian]

It really depends on what's going on in my life, how busy I am. I usually like to read one book at a time, but if I'm reading a classic or a long, relatively serious book I may want to break it up with a light fun read before I finish.

[J.]

Usually it's one at a time since I tend to finish in a day and a half. There are exceptions. Longer books, like Gabaldon's, I will relish for nearly a week but I only start on mutiple books if I am bored with what I started first or have down time and for some ungodly reason didn't bring my current book with me.

[Nicholas]

It's interesting to see everyone's different approaches. I'm a big multi-tasker at work, but in my book reading I'm a one-at-a-time type guy. Sometimes I get tempted to do more, because my TBR list is endless, but I've found the one-at-a-time approach works best for me.

[Italiby]

I like to read one book at a time, but when I find another book that I just can't wait til I'm done with the one I'm reading. I'll read two or three at a time. That's why I stay away from Barnes N Noble when I'm reading a book, so that I don't get another book and just focus on one at a time. :)
PS- Love Barnes N Noble

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

interesting how I switch back and forth- sometimes reading 3-4 books at a time- then for weeks- just a single book at a time-

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Rick wrote: just a single book at a time-

Is this a trick question?

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

St[♥]r Pr!nc:$$ N[♥]usheen, pictures, pictures wrote: " Rick wrote: just a single book at a time-

Is this a trick question?"

no- more like a "how many books do you feel like reading at the moment" question

[Shadow]

I am reading 5 books and writing 2.

[Elise]

More often than not, I am a one book at a time reader. Since I write novels, there are sometimes days between opportunities to read. If I was reading more than one, I'd be horribly lost.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Michael wrote: "I definitely read one book at the time. When I read a book, I live in it completely. If I tried switching from world to world, I'd probably give myself whiplash."

very well said Michael!!!

[Andrew]

I read one book at a time so that I can focus on it. One book at a time also ensures that I finish it.

[Brick]

I would love to be able to read more than one book at a time, but I have to keep my head in my writing. Reading a book, playing music from time to time, or watching TV helps from getting so burned out from being inside my fictional worlds.

[Ian]

I can only manage one book at a time. I like to really immerse myself in the story - to live it almost, and trying to follow more than one storyline would distract me.

[Christopher]

I like books so much, I'm constantly buying books and pulling books from my girlfriends library. I have them stacked on my nightstand. I don't want to forget I need to make time to read them!

[Ed]

By Ed Lynskey
@edlynskey
Author of Lake Charles
It depends for me. Right now I'm reading two books for the fun of it. I know I have a new book coming from Fed Ex to be reviewed this afternoon. That will be three books. On top of that, I have my own work-in-progress to focus on to make value-added edits. Some days it feels like a ton of characters to keep track of, but I guess that's what they call multi-tasking. And I'm very grateful to be working with the books, what I like the most.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Brick wrote: "I would love to be able to read more than one book at a time, but I have to keep my head in my writing. Reading a book, playing music from time to time, or watching TV helps from getting so burned ..."

a brisk walk around the block with my Schnauzer usually helps to clear my head of the clutter gathered during the day!

[Anshu]

I read 2 books at a time when I'm not too busy. Usually, I read a paperback and an ebook simultaneously.

[Vicki]

I like to become engrossed in one book and read it to the end.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

starting to read a serious book and a comic (terry Pratchett) nice combo!!

[Laurie]

I'm a multiple book reader, having at least one going on my laptop with Kindle or Nook and one or more in paper (hardcover or paperback). If one is too boring, I pick up another then another then another. I do eventually finish all of the books I start.

[Chaz]

I tried reading two books at a time, but ended up putting one down so that I could finish the other. I am a one book at a time reader.

[✿Sandra]

I am definitely a one book at a time person. Very occasionally, I might be reading a book and decide to read something like Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression by Studs Terkel at the same time.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Sandra wrote: "I am definitely a one book at a time person. Very occasionally, I might be reading a book and decide to read something like Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression by Studs Terkel at t..."

can never go wrong with Terkel!

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

Elizabeth B wrote: "I always have 3 or 4 books going at the same time at my bedside. Depending on my mood, I'll choose one. They're all different genres."

sounds like a great plan to me- I switch off- sometimes reading a single book- other times reading up to 4 books at a time-fun to go from a modern thriller to a Victorian classic!

[S.]

This was such a surprising question and then to see the answers. I had no idea people read two, three, four, even five books at a time. What a concept. When I read a book, I am so immersed in it, I never considered reading something else. I re-read passages if I don’t think I have them straight, if a past topic is discussed I go back and re-read that so I have it clear in my mind.

I might just have to try two books at a time. Living life on the wild side.

[Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB]

S. wrote: "This was such a surprising question and then to see the answers. I had no idea people read two, three, four, even five books at a time. What a concept. When I read a book, I am so immersed in it..."

haha- go for it S!

[Roshio]

S. wrote: "This was such a surprising question and then to see the answers. I had no idea people read two, three, four, even five books at a time. What a concept. When I read a book, I am so immersed in it..."

Most times I have three or four books going but there are rare moments, rare books to be more precise that like you, keep me so entranced with the story that nothing else could take me away!
But it is nice to take a break sometimes from a book so you should definitely try it sometime S!

[Russell]

The only way for me to appreciate a book is by reading one at a time.

Russell Brooks

[Mindy]

Yes! I have a hard time reading multiple books at one time. I might put a book on pause to read another, but I don't ever shuffle books.

[Terri Lynn]

I tend to read more than one book at a time but they also will likely differ from one another. For example, I might be reading a classic mystery at the same time I am reading a nonfiction book on the 1960's.

[Kelly]

I used to be a one book at a time reader. But now that I have a Kindle and an ereader on my smart phone, I started doing a 3 book rotation which has turned into a 4 book rotation based on all of the summer reading challenges I have joined! I usually pick one book to concentrate on any given day, depending on looming deadlines or interest. I keep one book by my bed (although it often travels with me too), always have a book on my phone in case I get stuck somewhere... So far it is working pretty well, although I wonder whether I am really reading more books faster, or not! lol

[Haven Angel]

Well, it depends
sometime i read multible books, mostly just 2 or 3

or ill read just one

I think it depends on how good a book is, or much i want to read the books

[Marissa "one of the crazy seven" Bacon]

i normally read one book at a time

[TG]

no way, i would read 3-4 books at a time, it gets confusing, but it keeps me occupied :)

[Debra]

I read one for entertainment, but usually have a few resource books sitting nearby as well. There is so much to learn!

[[deleted user]]

Always three or more at a time. Glutton? Maybe. I crave change and flavor. :)

[Elise]

Definitely a "one book at a time" reader. I'm always amazed by people who can read multiple books and keep the story lines straight.

[Rebecca]

Sonia wrote: "Always three or more at a time. Glutton? Maybe. I crave change and flavor. :)"

Sonia, I'm with you on that. I always have at least three going at the same time. Usually a nonfiction about whatever my current interest is or a biography. I also have a dog book going at all times and generally a fiction that is a light read for pure enjoyment. Sometimes I'll have a volume of short stories going at the same time. And since I have a nook, I usually have something I'm reading on it. Can't help myself - I love reading!!!

[Diane]

Like you Sonia. I have at least 3 books going. I have at least 2 books for my own reading and 1 book that I am reading for the book club I belong to. I just love reading. I'm alway up for someone saying there is a book I should read. So off I am to see about the book. So I find that I'm reading at least 3. Now I know why I have so many to read books on my Kindle

[Juana "Darkness"]

I am definitely a one book at a time girl. If I start reading two books at the same time I get all confused and start thinking that this happened in this book when it happened in the other.