How often do you sit down and read a book?

Question

How many books do you read a year?
I go through phases. I´ll read for about 2-3 hours everyday for months, one book after another, and then suddenly I stop reading completely for a long time and turn to surf on the internet or watch TV instead.

Answer 1

I do the same,I used to read 3 or 4 books a week but I just haven't got much spare time these days and when I have I prefer to do other things at the moment...I have a stack of books I've been meaning to read but can't seem to find any motivation-might give one a go tonight though now I've mentioned it!

Answer 2

I do the same, when I was younger no one could get a book out of my face I was constantly reading. Now I go months at a times I will read one book after another, some I don't put down until it is completely finished, even staying up alnight to do so, others for a few hours at a time every day. Then I go for months without reading any books at all for awhile. Good luck, best wishes.

Answer 3

I guess you could call me "bookish". I read one or two books a week, sometimes more. I've had work done on my knee so have to spend a certain amount of time resting it daily. When I ride my exercise bike, I read. I take a book along whenever I go anywhere I might have to wait. Of course, sometimes if I'm watching television I need to be reading a book or doing some sort of needlework because just watching television is too boring. Then again, I might get the incentive to do some housework and I can't read while I'm doing that.

In my family we've always been readers and frequently trade books around. We go to second-hand book stores and usually read almost any subject. Someone once asked me what kind of books I liked best and I said "big ones."

However, when my kids were little I didn't read as much myself because I was too busy, but I did read to them.

Answer 4

From the time I learned to read until I was about 16,I used to read every day for like 5 or 6 hours at a time but now that I'm married&I have a lot of things to get done,I usually just read a book when I see one that catches my eye or it's a book that I've heard about&want to read it.

Answer 5

I read books as often as I am able to in the little spare time that I have. I read every day, even if I only manage a few pages due to other commitments. I would hazard a guess that I read approximately 30 - 35 books a year and reading is something that I've loved since my childhood.

Answer 6

I'm a desperate bookworm and if I don't read daily I would definitely break down. I read all sorts of books, and at least 6-7 per week which brings it to about 285 books per year. I much prefer reading to surfing on the net or doing other things.

Answer 7

Not often. I read in bed. Probably at least 2 hours a day. Depends on the book. If the book is really interesting, I don't read, I devour.
I have to read. I used to read the stuff on the back of corn flake packs and I read the advertisements on the back of my bus ticket.

Answer 8

I read about eight books a month, so that makes around 96 a year. (I also review them on the internet)

I grab whatever chance I can to read, half an hour here and there. Try to read for an hour every lunchtime. Nearly always read in bed before going to sleep.

Answer 9

Hi,i have always loved reading books since i was a young kid,i love all sorts of books,fiction and non fiction,and reserch books on all holistic and complementary therapies.
However since my 14yr old daughter took ill just over a yr ago with a brain tumor,ive not been able to read and complete/finish one book!
Ive bought light reading fiction,true storie/life books,books on my holistic therapy subjects,but only get as far as reading the title,index,or first chapter!
I cant seem to even complete reading a magazine,,just look at the pics,and do the odd word search,i hate it,because reading is and was my fav relaxation hobbie,any tips would be appreciated,so i do understand ,

Answer 10

i read every day like half hour
i lost the interest for reading but in the last 2 years i started to read again and buy books
i read many books at the same time but i don't usually finish them
Or I read a chapter and then the next chapter after several months
i think i finished about 15 books this year