Do you read books (or ebooks) anymore?
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Absolutely. 2-10 books a month, depending on how busy I am and how long/dense the books are. But it does take much more effort to sit down and read a book compared to pre-social media.
I try to. I seriously do. In fact, have a couple in front of me right now. But my free time is spare, and I prefer to use it watching animes or playing video games. I'll try to finish the Witcher book before New Years eve.
I usually have one in the rotation. Just finished a history of Prussia and now I'm reading Dune for the first time.
It's part of my daily ritual. Every morning while drinking my coffee. And usually every sunday afternoon a well. I make a point to avoid screens of any kind on sundays and just relax with a good book. I still post on Era on sundays though :)
I read everyday, the number of books I finish in a month just depends on the length. I also love Audible, it's great when I'm working out, driving, or doing some other mundane tasks.
I have a Kindle, so ebooks. Usually 2-3 a month. This year I did 52 books and had them done by mid-November.
My goal now is to read 12 books a year, or one a month.
I think I read 14 "real" books in 2018, about half fiction and half non-fiction.
I think I read 14 "real" books in 2018, about half fiction and half non-fiction.
I read some, but should read a lot more. When I pick up a book I don't have trouble finishing it, it's just I'll usually think of something else to do before picking up a book.
This thread is a bit disheartening.
I do notice, and have for over a decade now, I guess, that more and more people don't read. Up to a certain point I used to be a bit judgemental of people's choices in literature, but at this point I'm honestly just glad that people read, regardless of content.
Reading is an incredibly rewarding experience, is good for mental hygiene, intellectual development and helps prevent mental health issues (ie memory, etc) in the long run.
I know, and have fallen prey to it at times, that sometimes its just easier to simply binge on netflix or go for a couple more rounds of whatever game, but taking as little as 20 minutes aside to read per day can have a tremendous impact on your general wellbeing.
One argument I hear sometimes is that books are expensive. To that end, I really reccomend an ereader (while I still prefer phsyical books, the majority of my book reading for the past few years has been on kindles). eReaders have an obvious initial cost but are very much worth it in the prices you can get books for.
Where I live at, a current print book will cost you upwards of EUR 20. I can get them on kindle for as little as EUR 4 without much hassle, through this website:
https://uk.ereaderiq.com/
It's also available for other regions, such as US, and you just add the authors and/or books you're keen to read, set up some price goals and it will send you an e-mail whenever said books are on sale (including the GBP .99 daily sales). I have more reads to read than I could find the time to manage in at least a couple of years, so it's great to just wait it out until they get on sale and then add to the backlog.
Plus, in a board full of insomniacs glued to screens in bed, reading is a great way to clear your mind and ease you into sleep.
Happy reading,
I do notice, and have for over a decade now, I guess, that more and more people don't read. Up to a certain point I used to be a bit judgemental of people's choices in literature, but at this point I'm honestly just glad that people read, regardless of content.
Reading is an incredibly rewarding experience, is good for mental hygiene, intellectual development and helps prevent mental health issues (ie memory, etc) in the long run.
I know, and have fallen prey to it at times, that sometimes its just easier to simply binge on netflix or go for a couple more rounds of whatever game, but taking as little as 20 minutes aside to read per day can have a tremendous impact on your general wellbeing.
One argument I hear sometimes is that books are expensive. To that end, I really reccomend an ereader (while I still prefer phsyical books, the majority of my book reading for the past few years has been on kindles). eReaders have an obvious initial cost but are very much worth it in the prices you can get books for.
Where I live at, a current print book will cost you upwards of EUR 20. I can get them on kindle for as little as EUR 4 without much hassle, through this website:
https://uk.ereaderiq.com/
It's also available for other regions, such as US, and you just add the authors and/or books you're keen to read, set up some price goals and it will send you an e-mail whenever said books are on sale (including the GBP .99 daily sales). I have more reads to read than I could find the time to manage in at least a couple of years, so it's great to just wait it out until they get on sale and then add to the backlog.
Plus, in a board full of insomniacs glued to screens in bed, reading is a great way to clear your mind and ease you into sleep.
Happy reading,
Sure do. For the last several years historical nonfiction has been my preference. Paper books, though - I own a Kindle but don't like reading on it compared to a physical book.
If cost is a concern don't forget your local library!! They also have systems to check out electronic versions for your preferred device.
I had a period of two years in which I didn't read anything, but this last 3 month I started the City Watch saga of Terry Pratchett and I have read 6. They are like drug.
I love reading, but I need to be in the zone and not have a will to do anything else. Far too disteacted with my PC and mobile phone to get unglued from them, when I used to earloer in my life. Its sad, because I remember the joys of reading huge novels in 3 days flat, now it would take me a month to finish the man in the iron mask, as an example.
Not nearly as much as I'd like to. About 7 or 8 books a year.
Too many interests competing with each other.
Too many interests competing with each other.
Yeah, but not necessarily new books or popular literature. I'm pretty selective about what I read. Going to school slowed me down a little bit too.
Yep yep, I go through phases so I'm not a consistent reader but that phase hits every other month or so. But when I start reading I breeze through about 3 or 4 books in a little over a week or two.
Fuck yes, nothing beats a good book. My Kindle is probably my favorite electronic device in the house.
Yes! I decided to read a lot more this year and I'm really happy with my progress. Depending on the length I'm getting through a book in a week or two currently.
This thread topic is worrisome, but it might also be alarmist. I think a substantial majority of people are still reading books, and certainly in the demographics of this board.
If you're not, definitely give it a try again - it's honestly one of the most enjoyable things you can you with your time.
If you're not, definitely give it a try again - it's honestly one of the most enjoyable things you can you with your time.
