Your reading habits

*Prowler* · 01-28-2015, 06:48 PM

After getting to know how you guys got into literature, I'd like to know your reading habits. And by that I'm basically asking you "How often do you read?". And I'm mostly referring to novels, obviously. I mean, everyone reads on a daily basis, even if it's just the info on the back of the cereal box.

I read between 10 and 15 fiction novels per year. I'd read more if I was less lazy and university wasn't in the way. Hard to motivate yourself to read whilst taking a break from... reading for uni.

Also, where do you usually read books? I've heard stories of people reading in public parks and in the train on their way to work, etc. but I cant' bring myself to read a novel in a public place unless it was during a long plane trip or something. No way I could ever read in public parks with all the noise, people running, walking their dogs, leaves falling on my head etc. I can only read on my bed. I have trouble keeping a good body position and posture on the couch or the chair. The bed is comfy and my mattress is good for the back. Used to fall asleep at first, but not anymore.

*Storm Eagle* · 02-03-2015, 11:29 AM

I just read when I'm able to find something interesting, and how often that is varies.

I'll also read at home, but I'll also read in public places, like where I have to wait for something. You know, like the doctor's office, or when I'm getting something done to my car like an oil change. I might even have a book with me to read while I wait on a line or something. I'll also read on public transportation.

*pennydreadful* · 02-03-2015, 06:03 PM

I read something from a novel every single day - I honestly couldn't tell you how many books I get through in a year.

I read at work on my lunch break. I read at home. I read when I'm in a waiting room, I read when I'm at my grandmothers' house, I read when I'm waiting in the car while the other half is getting stuff from the shopping center and I don't feel like dealing with the crowds. Wherever I go, I have a book with me (or my Kindle), and if I happen to be alone and I'm not at a computer or currently watching something, I'll be reading.

Gunpowder · 02-03-2015, 08:29 PM

I'm very weird with my reading. I'll only read something when it's assigned to me for school - which hasn't happened at all in the past year or so, since I'm done with English forever - but I always enjoyed what I was made to read. Crime and Punishment quickly became my favorite book of all time after a single read...maybe I'll give it a second go someday.

I always prefer drawing over reading, which is the sole reason why I don't read voluntarily.

*snake* · 02-03-2015, 08:32 PM

Really need to get back into reading books. I mean, I could read hundreds of articles online if the topic interested me, but I kinda phased out books. Last one I read was about a month ago.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 02-16-2015, 08:24 PM

I used to read voraciously, but I no longer have the money for books, my Kindle is on the fritz (I'm really ticked, too, cause I can't get it to turn on at all) and my only reading lately has been fan-fics.

*Netkeeper* · 03-03-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MewMeow

or in the litter box.

Uhh, right.

senpai · 03-03-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Uhh, right.

Wait, so, you DON'T read in the litter box? :\ Mmm...That's kinda strange, Netkeeper.

*Netkeeper* · 03-03-2015, 11:48 AM

Your avatar suits the tone of your post perfectly, haha.

senpai · 03-03-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Your avatar suits the tone of your post perfectly, haha.

Hey, thanks!

Haha! I wish there were more images of the turtles drinking tea. I suppose I could always use Splinter...

*blindturtle02* · 03-03-2015, 02:27 PM

I usually read one novel or so per week depending on how long it is. Sometimes I do two if they're both shorter. I've always got something to read, especially since I can read pretty much everywhere now with digital. I can't read while laying down. I'll go to sleep if I do that. Other than that, I read while cooking, biking, doing the coffee thing most mornings, cleaning house, during downime, and that's pretty much it. I do both braille and audiobooks. Of course I can't read while cooking so I'll switch to audio with whichever novel I'm reading. Same goes for biking and housecleaning.

01-28-2015, 06:48 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Your reading habits After getting to know how you guys got into literature, I'd like to know your reading habits. And by that I'm basically asking you "How often do you read?". And I'm mostly referring to novels, obviously. I mean, everyone reads on a daily basis, even if it's just the info on the back of the cereal box. I read between 10 and 15 fiction novels per year. I'd read more if I was less lazy and university wasn't in the way. Hard to motivate yourself to read whilst taking a break from... reading for uni. Also, where do you usually read books? I've heard stories of people reading in public parks and in the train on their way to work, etc. but I cant' bring myself to read a novel in a public place unless it was during a long plane trip or something. No way I could ever read in public parks with all the noise, people running, walking their dogs, leaves falling on my head etc. I can only read on my bed. I have trouble keeping a good body position and posture on the couch or the chair. The bed is comfy and my mattress is good for the back. Used to fall asleep at first, but not anymore.

02-03-2015, 06:03 PM	#3
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	I read something from a novel every single day - I honestly couldn't tell you how many books I get through in a year. I read at work on my lunch break. I read at home. I read when I'm in a waiting room, I read when I'm at my grandmothers' house, I read when I'm waiting in the car while the other half is getting stuff from the shopping center and I don't feel like dealing with the crowds. Wherever I go, I have a book with me (or my Kindle), and if I happen to be alone and I'm not at a computer or currently watching something, I'll be reading. __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).

02-03-2015, 08:29 PM	#4
Gunpowder Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 715	I'm very weird with my reading. I'll only read something when it's assigned to me for school - which hasn't happened at all in the past year or so, since I'm done with English forever - but I always enjoyed what I was made to read. Crime and Punishment quickly became my favorite book of all time after a single read...maybe I'll give it a second go someday. I always prefer drawing over reading, which is the sole reason why I don't read voluntarily. __________________ Jason Biggs was the best Leonardo.

02-16-2015, 08:24 PM	#6
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	I used to read voraciously, but I no longer have the money for books, my Kindle is on the fritz (I'm really ticked, too, cause I can't get it to turn on at all) and my only reading lately has been fan-fics. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

03-03-2015, 11:48 AM	#9
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Your avatar suits the tone of your post perfectly, haha. __________________

02-03-2015, 11:29 AM	#2
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	I just read when I'm able to find something interesting, and how often that is varies. I'll also read at home, but I'll also read in public places, like where I have to wait for something. You know, like the doctor's office, or when I'm getting something done to my car like an oil change. I might even have a book with me to read while I wait on a line or something. I'll also read on public transportation.

02-03-2015, 08:32 PM	#5
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Really need to get back into reading books. I mean, I could read hundreds of articles online if the topic interested me, but I kinda phased out books. Last one I read was about a month ago.

03-03-2015, 02:27 PM	#11
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	I usually read one novel or so per week depending on how long it is. Sometimes I do two if they're both shorter. I've always got something to read, especially since I can read pretty much everywhere now with digital. I can't read while laying down. I'll go to sleep if I do that. Other than that, I read while cooking, biking, doing the coffee thing most mornings, cleaning house, during downime, and that's pretty much it. I do both braille and audiobooks. Of course I can't read while cooking so I'll switch to audio with whichever novel I'm reading. Same goes for biking and housecleaning. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.