Indonesians Who Love English Books discussion

As stated. I only can handle 1 book at a time, I've tried reading multiple books, but I ended up being confused.

What about you? What is your reading habit?

I usually read one book at a time, too.

one book at a time. More than one will ruin the imagination.

however, if you see my currently reading, you'll see many books, not because I read them all...I have stopped reading them and not sure when to continue ;p

I usually have three books at a time on my currently-reading shelf: one audiobook, one e-book and one normal(paper)book.

I can read two books at a time. But it depend with the content of the books. When I read A Clash of Kings, i need something light like Rick Riordan's so I won't get bored

Maximum 2 books.. One paperback and one e-book. And the books must have different themes or i'll get the stories mixed up.

between 1-3 titles. a paperback on my night stand and whatever ebook(s) on my now-reading folder. and the occasional audiobooks.

Reza wrote: "between 1-3 titles. a paperback on my night stand and whatever ebook(s) on my now-reading folder. and the occasional audiobooks."

Me too. Sometimes if I forget to bring the book I'm currently reading, I'll read ebook in my laptop/cellphone. Or sometimes when I think the book I'm currently reading is a bit too dark, I'll read something light and short just to brighten the mood.

2-3 usually, maximum 6. But preferably not more that two non-fiction at a time.

novia wrote: "one book at a time. More than one will ruin the imagination.

however, if you see my currently reading, you'll see many books, not because I read them all...I have stopped reading them and not sure..."

Me too. I usually read 1 main book at a time, plus 1 additional e-book on cellphone just in case I don't bring book to read on public transportation or when waiting for my meal to be ready at food stall :D

Mario wrote: "I can read two books at a time. But it depend with the content of the books. When I read A Clash of Kings, i need something light like Rick Riordan's so I won't get bored"

So, Clash of Kings bores you? How on Earth? :P

Citra wrote: "So, Clash of Kings bothers you? How on Earth? :P "

It didn't bothers me. I just needed extra time to read this book. I think it is because of its details. So I needed a lighter and faster-paced book to accompany me if I only have a little time to kill

I often switch books when I'm reading them. Sometimes when I feel bored I'll read a new one or read an ebook and then continue back to reading the first book...
I honestly find it hard to concentrate at (only) one book at a time, especially when I haven't reach 'the enganging part of the book' yet

One is enough. Two will ruin my reading mojo (as pathetic it is now)

Usually just one; I used to make it a point to never start a new book unless I've finished the one that I was then reading. BUT, I am currently juggling three books and it's actually (to quote Silvana) ruining my reading mojo.

A minimum of two and a maximum of four!
One fiction book and one non fiction book. And I usually read a long book that takes weeks to finish, so it's concurrent with my current reading.

One book for home/work reading and one on the phone. Ebook is really a lifesaver! I used to bring a book whenever I go out (and getting stares from my friends when I take out my book and start reading). Now I can even read during wedding party which would've been improper with paper books *laughs*.

This might sound weird but when I became a book blogger, I can only read one book at a time. But before I became a book blogger, I could read two, or even three books.

I agree with @nana, I can handle 2 books at a time but it should be in different themes, but then if a sequel to a book is released when I'm in the middle of another book, I would stop reading the another one and start the sequel haha xD

normally 1 but trying to read 3 now.

I usually only read one at a time. Might get the stories mixed up :p

I don't have limits. Once I read 6 books at the same time, but currently I keep it 4. I tend to get bored to read just one book at one time; I manage to read several books with different genres. In this way I read much more book in such a short time

I can only read 1 book at a time. Because when I read a book, I get so immersed into it that my imagination, and even my own thought, follows exactly the way the book is written. I even started to talk in my head the way the main character talk. When I have finished that book, I have to allow myself a "break time" or "transition time" to ease my mind back to my own personality before I start a new book. I dunno why, but I think this is because my imagination is too strong. Hahaha.

When the book is something I waited for years then I read it one at a time, but usually I can multi-read as long as the genre's different or I'll get confused and mixed it up.

Hanita wrote: "I don't have limits. Once I read 6 books at the same time, but currently I keep it 4. I tend to get bored to read just one book at one time; I manage to read several books with different genres. In..."

I tried that and I agree with you. But I simply don't have your talent. More power to you, Hanita!

Citra wrote: I tried that and I agree with you. But I simply don't have your talent. More power to you, Hanita! "

Thank you for your compliment, hehe...

Hanita wrote: "I don't have limits. Once I read 6 books at the same time, but currently I keep it 4. I tend to get bored to read just one book at one time..."

@Hanita Sometimes I just had the urge to jump to another story first before continuing and then to another, and it turns out to finishing 3 or more books at the same time.
I don't think of it as being distracted but being entertained by many things together, for me it's multiplying the pleasure ^^

Stevannie wrote: @Hanita Sometimes I just had the urge..."

Multiplying the pleasure? I agree with that, if,,, the book I currently read is good. Sometimes I found a book with good reviews, well-rated, and soooo other good things attached to the book. But, when I read it myself, well, it is not what I really expected. Because of my habit to finish the book, despite the weaknesses, I give myself a break by reading another book. After two-three chapters, I will go back again, hehe :D

Anyone have the same experience?

Multiplying the pleasure? I agree with that, if,,, the book I currently read is good. Sometimes I found a book with good reviews, well-ra..."

@Hanita : well there's that too, I have those kind of experience while reading 'beautiful disaster' and some others (its okay if everybody likes it but I just don't understand...sorry) and even so I will finish reading it anyway but not as quick and less excited but curious nonetheless.

You know, I've tried doing that once, reading more than one book at a time. I picked a fiction and a non-fiction so I wouldn't mix them up. But it didn't work. I ended up reading the more interesting one all the way to the end, haha.

one book at the time actually. Except it is sequel.

well tried reading 3 at a time: one for weekdays, one for weekends and one for light reading before bed, and it didn't work because everytime i tried reading the 3rd book, i ended up falling asleep before even finishing 2 pages haha...

One at a time. If I read more than that, I'll easily get confused with other stories and forget which part I read from the other book.

Used to juggle between 2-3 books at a time, but now I'd consider myself lucky enough if I had time for one book. It would take sometime too to finish. *sigh* Nevertheless, seldom have myself without reading any. I made a point that I get something to read everytime.

I can handle reading multiple books at a time. Most commonly two or three. One in the bus or while waiting, usually, the other(s) at home.

Maybe around 2-3 books, but usually because the first one gets so boring and I'm too lazy to finish it.

Just 1 or mostly 2, rarely 3, never 4. ;)

Actually, just 1, but sometimes when the book is quite consuming, and I found other interesting book(s), I'll switch to that book, and would usually read it until I finished, and returned to the previous book I read. Mind you though that the first step can happen when I read the second book, so yeah recently I found myself juggling between 3 to 4 books (as can be seen from my currently reading shelf).

Mostly one at a time since usually I bought books in series. But these days I'm reading 2-3 books since I got some different title and was too curious to left them be :D.

Mostly one at a time, although I read grammar book as well other than that.

Mostly I can read only one book two or three sometimes, it really depends like when I read series I can't stop only in the first book..

Depends on the book itself. If the book that I'm reading currently not too boring or have slow plot, I usually could stand with one book.
Maximum 2 books at a time

1 or 2 at a time,depends on the book, if the book really interesting then it one at a time.

I read more than a book at a time. I'm easily distracted by other interesting books and I end up having several on going reading books. Sometimes I have a hard time recalling in what page or in what scenes I stopped. I just can't help it!

i can hold up reading 3-4 books at a time if i'm feeling particularly ambitious at a given time but on average i usually read two books at a time

maximum 2 books.. because more than that will get me confuse..

max 2 books, and it had to be different or I'll get everything mixed up.. If I got more than 2, I'd probably read it one at a time

One book. I already committed to myself, if I don't finish a book, I will not read any book until I finish it. That's why to finish a boring book, I rather skimmed most of the part so I can end it soon and start a new one

Well, I actually gave it another try. I am juggling with three or four books right now and there's always one that's more interesting than the rest.

It helps me finish book more effectively and it's unlikely for me to stuck with boring books. I hope it continues to work this way :D

many book at same times..:d..i only read if i interested in the topic of the book