Anonymous
Post 09/17/2023 08:58     Subject: reading habits
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
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2023 21:27     Subject: reading habits
The DCUM subforum a I use are pretty repetitive. Not as interesting as a book.
Anonymous
Post 09/16/2023 19:49     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/16/2023 10:51     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/15/2023 02:47     Subject: Re:reading habits
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
Post 09/15/2023 02:13     Subject: Re:reading habits
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
Post 09/14/2023 23:47     Subject: reading habits
I generally have a few books on the go, kind of like different classes in college.
Anonymous
Post 09/14/2023 10:53     Subject: Re:reading habits
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
Post 09/13/2023 23:10     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/13/2023 14:28     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/13/2023 14:24     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/13/2023 13:03     Subject: reading habits
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
Post 09/13/2023 12:58     Subject: reading habits
Reading in a hot bath every night is bliss.