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re: How often do you actually sit down and read a book?
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:19 am to bluedragon
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:19 am to bluedragon
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Half going out…half coming in.
Depends on the books. I can usually polish off a 300 page book in a single flight depending on the author (including time at gate and during layover), so I may do one out and another coming back.
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Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:21 am to CBandits82
Pretty much every day now since I retired (highly recommended). I read during the day, outside, with my dog.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:27 am to CBandits82
I went on a getaway vacation in Savannah with the family years ago when budgets were tight. Took the kids to play/eat in the hotel courtyard. A couple in their late 30's/early 40's were lounging in the courtyard reading books for like two hours. Dead quiet and no talking/taking breaks. They looked like their connection on vacations/daily basis was with books. No kids.
To each their own and I had to respect what they were doing, but I have so much going on with everything else. It seems the last thing I have time for are books. Kudos to those who manage their time to do it. I just have different priorities.
I prefer to do research on products/investments/lifestyle help reading short articles and watching videos, than read a novel.
I feel that I would love to read when the kids go off to college and then again in retirement. It's calming.
To each their own and I had to respect what they were doing, but I have so much going on with everything else. It seems the last thing I have time for are books. Kudos to those who manage their time to do it. I just have different priorities.
I prefer to do research on products/investments/lifestyle help reading short articles and watching videos, than read a novel.
I feel that I would love to read when the kids go off to college and then again in retirement. It's calming.
This post was edited on 2/25/26 at 11:29 am
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:28 am to CBandits82
I read the Bible for a good 30 minutes most morning when I wake up but I couldn’t even tell you the last time I sat down with just a regular book to read. I wish I could get back into it but I just lost the interest
As for how do you find the time it’s like anything you’ll make time for stuff you want to do even if it means getting up a few minutes earlier
I can’t stand ebooks though I’ve tried and it drives me crazy we get enough screen time as is during the day
As for how do you find the time it’s like anything you’ll make time for stuff you want to do even if it means getting up a few minutes earlier
I can’t stand ebooks though I’ve tried and it drives me crazy we get enough screen time as is during the day
This post was edited on 2/25/26 at 11:30 am
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:31 am to REB BEER
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Kind of sad, but it's been years since I read a book.
Same
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:33 am to CBandits82
I read hours every day, but I’m retired so there’s that.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 11:37 am to Big Chipper
Pretty much every night before falling asleep.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:00 pm to CBandits82
Haven’t read a book since the last book I was assigned to read at LSU.
I had a stroke now, which causes me to be a very slow reader. Because of this, I honestly can’t see myself sitting down and reading a book again.
I had a stroke now, which causes me to be a very slow reader. Because of this, I honestly can’t see myself sitting down and reading a book again.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:07 pm to Spankum
I've never been a big reader, but am more and more interested in it as I've grown older (I'm 46 now). Plus, I finally broke down and bought reader glasses and that has made me actually want to read more now.
I actually finished a book last night (Project Hail Mary). I normally don't care for fiction, but wanted to read that one before the movie came out since I loved The Martian book (which is only one of a couple of books I ever liked so much that I read twice). And (despite wishing the ending was a little better) I loved it....read it in like 4 or 5 days. I don't think I've ever read a book that fast before.
But I much prefer to read for information. So nonfiction is way more up my alley. I'm in the middle of tons of different kinds of books now. WWI/WWII, several Beatles books, McCartney's The Lyrics, random crime/mafia/mysteries books, Mindhunters, etc.
From someone who, outside of a few exceptions, always sort of hated to read, I actually really like it nowadays. And I do it mostly in the evenings at home while my son is playing or watching some bullshite on TV.
I actually finished a book last night (Project Hail Mary). I normally don't care for fiction, but wanted to read that one before the movie came out since I loved The Martian book (which is only one of a couple of books I ever liked so much that I read twice). And (despite wishing the ending was a little better) I loved it....read it in like 4 or 5 days. I don't think I've ever read a book that fast before.
But I much prefer to read for information. So nonfiction is way more up my alley. I'm in the middle of tons of different kinds of books now. WWI/WWII, several Beatles books, McCartney's The Lyrics, random crime/mafia/mysteries books, Mindhunters, etc.
From someone who, outside of a few exceptions, always sort of hated to read, I actually really like it nowadays. And I do it mostly in the evenings at home while my son is playing or watching some bullshite on TV.
This post was edited on 2/25/26 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:47 pm to CBandits82
I get up every morning to read my bible before I start the day.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:51 pm to craazyjose
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Pretty much every night before falling asleep.
Wife and I both do this. Really helps relax and wind down, moreso than TV we think. Been on a non-fiction kick lately, but usually like mixing it up. Got a Kindle with the Libby app from the library so I can check out digital books for free, which I'd highly recommend.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:54 pm to udtiger
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I like a physical book. Can't stand reading off a tablet/phone.
I'm turning my upstairs loft into a library at the moment and like collectibles/older first editions, so i like having the physical book anyway. But I tried reading on the tablet a few times and I get a headache every time. Would like to read on one for the better deals you get and the library apps, but I just can't do it, even if i turn off the white light setting.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 12:56 pm to CBandits82
I read more when I’m traveling for work. At home not much. Do usually have an audible going while I walk
Posted on 2/25/26 at 1:17 pm to CBandits82
Early Mornings
Late Nights (more often)
Audible in the day, no it isn't reading, but I'm usually reading 4-5 interconnected books at one time and a fiction book. So listening to light stuff around a theological or philosophical or social idea, then deeper stuff on the page.
Then when I travel, I bring two books and read and listen while traveling.
Late Nights (more often)
Audible in the day, no it isn't reading, but I'm usually reading 4-5 interconnected books at one time and a fiction book. So listening to light stuff around a theological or philosophical or social idea, then deeper stuff on the page.
Then when I travel, I bring two books and read and listen while traveling.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 1:23 pm to CBandits82
Every day, I keep a book in the bathroom, and another ready for when I finish it.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:01 pm to CBandits82
I received 4 books for Christmas this year. Read ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ in January- it’s Jeff Perlman’s biography on Tupac and it was probably the best biography I have ever read. 464 pages.
I’m about 100 pages out from finishing ‘Secret of Secrets’ by Dan Brown. 688 pages.
Next I’ll start on the 2025 book from Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, ‘Bad Lands’. 368 pages. I’ve read every book they have released together. They’re fun reads.
I try to take 30 minutes or so when the TV isn’t on and read a few chapters. Sometimes in the morning before work, sometimes and lunch and sometimes in the evening, depending on what’s else is going on around the house.
I’ve realized that I like to read like I like to watch TV- I’m not a binge watcher. I want to watch an episode, then move on to something else for a day or so, then come back and watch another one. I read the same way. I prefer to stretch out the enjoyment of reading instead of reading for hours at a time, then it’s over in a few days.
I’m about 100 pages out from finishing ‘Secret of Secrets’ by Dan Brown. 688 pages.
Next I’ll start on the 2025 book from Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, ‘Bad Lands’. 368 pages. I’ve read every book they have released together. They’re fun reads.
I try to take 30 minutes or so when the TV isn’t on and read a few chapters. Sometimes in the morning before work, sometimes and lunch and sometimes in the evening, depending on what’s else is going on around the house.
I’ve realized that I like to read like I like to watch TV- I’m not a binge watcher. I want to watch an episode, then move on to something else for a day or so, then come back and watch another one. I read the same way. I prefer to stretch out the enjoyment of reading instead of reading for hours at a time, then it’s over in a few days.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:03 pm to CBandits82
can never find time.
always something else i think i should be doing.
know reading is supposed to be really good for kids and luckily my boys took after their mom in loving reading.
always something else i think i should be doing.
know reading is supposed to be really good for kids and luckily my boys took after their mom in loving reading.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:06 pm to CBandits82
Every day. Reading for at least half hour each day is non-negotiable. And it has been shown to make a big difference in cognitive health.
We do not watch much TV at all. Maybe an hour a day. Most stuff is idiotic.
Goal this year is to read 30 books. Chump change compared to friends and some people on the book board.
We do not watch much TV at all. Maybe an hour a day. Most stuff is idiotic.
Goal this year is to read 30 books. Chump change compared to friends and some people on the book board.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:48 pm to CBandits82
Every week, most every night. I have a genius IQ and I'm not a mouth breather like most of you.
Posted on 2/25/26 at 3:50 pm to CBandits82
Every night.
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