atticjnr Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDR124 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Mitchell Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natty Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 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. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCee Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 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*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissy85 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikkititi Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amethyst Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page turner Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadya Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewell Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphorix Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I try to confine myself to one book at a time, but I inevitably end up with more books on my hands .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blithe Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I often read three or more at a time. I just can't resist starting new books... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emm Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Ultimately, it's got to be one. I can then concentrate on that book in it's entirety instead of divulging myself in others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksForLunch Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I usually read one book at a time but occasionally I'll have two on the go at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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