How many books do you read at once?

[atticjnr]

I voted one. I've tried reading two at a time once before and found that although they were both very good books, I only focused on the one I preferred and didn't really get the most out of the other one. So now I only read one at a time.

[Kimmy619]

I voted two becuase I have one main book that I read and then I usually dip in and out of an old favourite like Twilight or Harry Potter at the same time. I read the second book when I don't feel like concentrating too much if that makes any sense? It's usually more light reading than my main book.

[MDR124]

I voted 2 but now I'm adding another short novel to my 4 list.It raise the count to 5 may I re-vote?

[Kenneth Mitchell]

I can only read one book at a time, my mind isn't capable of dealing with more than one since I'm a guy and therefore can't multitask lol.

[BookJumper]

I can only read one book at a time, my mind isn't capable of dealing with more than one since I'm a guy and therefore can't multitask lol.

Awww... there there. Would it be a comfort to you to be let in on the feminine secret that multitasking, more often than not, results in glasses in the fridge and books in the cupboard?

[Natty]

When I was at University I often had to read more than one book at once (I did a English lit degree), but now, I much prefer to take it easy with one book at a time.

 

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[princess]

My little brain probably couldn't handle more that one plotline at a time!

Occasionally I get bored and move on before reaching the end though

[TeaBag]

I usually read two books at a time, both of differing genres so each book is a good alternative and I don't get easily confused between both texts.

[RCee]

I usually read one at a time but have been known to read a couple. It depends what I am reading really. If the book is one that needs to be picked up on occasion and read in short chunks then I will usually have something else on the goat the same time.

[BookJumper]

At the moment, I'm juggling the following:

 

- Terry Pratchett, "The Truth"

- Jasper Fforde, "The Well of Lost Plots"

- Walter Moers, "The City of Dreaming Books"

 

if it wasn't for all the essay/internship/dissertation reading, it would probably be twice that many... *rolls eyes at self*!

[lissy85]

i have usually got a book on my computer that i am reading, and when i work nights i read another one while im there, if i am really into one it will take priority though

[Piper]

I usually have 2 books on the go at any one time plus whatever text books I need to be reading. I had this conversation ages ago with a friend who couldn't understand how I could do that but, as I said, she follows more than one soap on tv and doesn't get confused

[BookJumper]

I'm trying to be stern with myself now and get the magic number down to one; juggling books was all well and good when I was younger, full of time and free from the very idea of close reading, and read as fast as a little engine that could - right now it takes me so long to get through a single book it's ridiculous so measures need to be taken, stern ones.

[Tikkititi]

I only read one book at a time, but if the book is very long or starting to bore me, I might have a break from it and read something short and light inbetween. I also usually have an audiobook on the go, for when I don't feel like reading.

[amethyst]

I don't think I could ever read more than one book at a time, for one I would get extremely confused, but I don't know how I'd find the time to read more than one anyway!

[page turner]

I can only read one at a time - I tried reading two at once a long time ago and got so confused I started them both again (one after the other of course).

[sadya]

I didn't vote, because it depends on how I feel and on the kind of books I want to read. Sometimes I read 3 or 4 books, sometimes it's two books.

 

I read almost every kind of book. I like non-fiction as well as various genres of fiction. I've read more classics than contemporary fiction, but I'm catching up now. (this forum helped me to find some nice contemporary fiction)

[Nicola]

I only ever read one at a time. I'm normally too wrapped up in the story that I find it difficult to think about another one

[jewell]

I have entered 1 because i never usually read more than one at a time. However at the moment as a one off i am reading two. Only because one of the books i am reading together with my husband. When he's not able to join me i am itching to have something to read, so i have started another. Like i said though: It's a one off.

[Euphorix]

I try to confine myself to one book at a time, but I inevitably end up with more books on my hands ....

[blithe]

I often read three or more at a time. I just can't resist starting new books...

[Emm]

Usually 2... one "upstairs" book for bedtime & bathroom reading and one "downstairs" book for lunchtimes at work and for when hubby is on the PS3! Upstairs book is usually something i've read before and is generally quite light and fluffy.. I like a bit of chick-lit in the bath My new books are always reserved as "downstairs" books. Am I really weird LOL?

[Ben]

Ultimately, it's got to be one. I can then concentrate on that book in it's entirety instead of divulging myself in others.

[BooksForLunch]

I read many books at the time, I now it's not the best way since you

can easily forget the storyline, but for my books at least, I never forget.

 

So, demanding on my schedule, the number of books passed from 3 to 6.

I'm happily suffering from insomnia, so it's easier to just read at night to pass time.

[mollie]

I usually read one book at a time but occasionally I'll have two on the go at once.