reading habits

[Anonymous]

Reading in a hot bath every night is bliss.

[Anonymous]

For me it was getting a Kindle. As I've gotten older it's become increasingly difficult to read a paper novel. The words are too small, and the lighting is inefficient. I went from reading a book a month to a book a year, if that. I resisted getting a Kindle for the longest time because I like how a book feels in my hands, but started missing reading so much that I caved. Happy I did.

[Anonymous]

I second the recommendation for two books. I always have one audiobook (https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/audiobooks-or-reading-to-our-brains-it-doesnt-matter for the pretentious snobs) one paper book, and my kindle going at once. I also try to select reading aloud to my toddler whenever she asks what to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting thread! Like many, I am not into tv and make it a habit to read every night before bed. I find that having good books helps or else I find myself in a lull and end up scrolling instead.

Another who prefers reading to movies or tv. I read with my morning coffee, and in the evenings I’ll sit and read while my family watches a show if that happens. Always read before bed.

I always have a book with me in case I have time to fill. Read about 100 books per year. No audiobooks but a mix of paper and kindle versions

[Anonymous]

I read every night before bed. I try to wind down early to give myself more time. Or I just say an early goodnight to my kids and settle in and read while DH makes sure they go to bed. I also sometimes read when the rest of the family is watching TV or sports. It’s just a huge part of my mental well being to have my reading time. I prioritize it like some people prioritize exercise or time alone.

[Anonymous]

I listen to audiobooks throughout the day whenever possible using Libby (preferred Overdrive) on phone or the web version when near laptop.

I read paper books every night before bed and get irritated when I have nights where I'm so tired I fall asleep reading the same page over and over. I also read paper books on weekends when I lay on the beach.

I usually have more than one going at a time.

Lately I'm having trouble with wanting to DNF several books yet being reluctant to give up. I need to get over that and give up when I'm not enjoying it.

[Anonymous]

I generally have a few books on the go, kind of like different classes in college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I listen to audiobooks throughout the day whenever possible using Libby (preferred Overdrive) on phone or the web version when near laptop.

I read paper books every night before bed and get irritated when I have nights where I'm so tired I fall asleep reading the same page over and over. I also read paper books on weekends when I lay on the beach.

I usually have more than one going at a time.

Lately I'm having trouble with wanting to DNF several books yet being reluctant to give up. I need to get over that and give up when I'm not enjoying it.

It sounds like you might be interested in trying out the way I listen to audiobooks. Buy an MP3 player. They are about $40. Download the audiobook from the library to your desktop computer using overdrive. Then use the overdrive program to transfer the audiobook to your MP3 player.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:sounds like a lot of it is listening to audio books, though and calling it "reading." It's not really reading. It's listening.

For me, it is audiobooks. I debate whether or not it’s “reading.” To be sure, there are times I put on an audiobook for background and my attention passes in and out. But there are times I’m as dialed in as I would be with visual reading. The combo of walking meditation and “reading” can be powerful. It’s not the same as reading, but it’s not always inferior. It’s just different.

[Anonymous]

I read about 100 plus books a year and I am a very fast reader. Some of these are audiobooks but the majority are not. I always have 2 books I'm reading at once, one fiction and nonfiction and then one audilbook I listen to for workouts and car time. I utilize amazon lists so that I always have a long list of books I want to ready ready to download, same for libby app from my library. And, I use goodreads to track my reading.

I also take my kindle with me everywhere and have kindle app on my iphone. It's amazing how much dead time I can utilize during the day that I previously spent scrolling. I also watch limited tv during the week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read about 100 plus books a year and I am a very fast reader. Some of these are audiobooks but the majority are not. I always have 2 books I'm reading at once, one fiction and nonfiction and then one audilbook I listen to for workouts and car time. I utilize amazon lists so that I always have a long list of books I want to ready ready to download, same for libby app from my library. And, I use goodreads to track my reading.

I also take my kindle with me everywhere and have kindle app on my iphone. It's amazing how much dead time I can utilize during the day that I previously spent scrolling. I also watch limited tv during the week.

How do you keeping reading and avoid getting sucked into DCUM ? (serious question, btw).

[Anonymous]

The DCUM subforum a I use are pretty repetitive. Not as interesting as a book.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read about 100 plus books a year and I am a very fast reader. Some of these are audiobooks but the majority are not. I always have 2 books I'm reading at once, one fiction and nonfiction and then one audilbook I listen to for workouts and car time. I utilize amazon lists so that I always have a long list of books I want to ready ready to download, same for libby app from my library. And, I use goodreads to track my reading.

I also take my kindle with me everywhere and have kindle app on my iphone. It's amazing how much dead time I can utilize during the day that I previously spent scrolling. I also watch limited tv during the week.

How do you keeping reading and avoid getting sucked into DCUM ? (serious question, btw).

I am reading Atomic Habits right now - you might like it - it gives ways to answer your questions. I have blocked DCUM, IG, and FB on my phone. I'm only allowed to use them on my computer in the basement - and my basement is in massive need of being reorganized, so I am only allowed to come down and use the computer to do these things if I do a bit of work in the basement first.

Getting my social media usage under control has opened up more time for reading. I read about 35 books a year, I would say. I also watch TV and exercise and volunteer with my kids' activities as some of my other interests