Runs with scissors discussion

I am currently in the process of reading 4 books. I only just finished 3 others so I was reading 7 at once.

I get into moods and as they change so does the book I am reading.

I read several at a time. Sometimes it is 1 chapter from each, round-robin style, others are which room I am in. Lately, because I'm not working, I can read about a book day. When I'm working, it takes about 3 days. If I am reading manga, I can average several in a few hours depending on how involved they are with dialog verus action.

When I have access to books, I usually have two or three going at a time. [The library system here is awful:] Usually in a different genre. One at home, one for work and one in the bathroom,

Kim wrote: "I read several at a time. Sometimes it is 1 chapter from each, round-robin style, others are which room I am in. Lately, because I'm not working, I can read about a book day. When I'm working, it..."

That is so me too! I have stacks of books in several of my rooms and 2 in my car.

Right now, um, seven counting Storm Front. Usually only 1 or 2 at a time, plus whatever I read during lunch at work. Oh, wait, that brings it up to eight... Eek.

I only read one and a time. I'm a very linear person (to the extreme). I have occasionally tried to do 2 books at a time, 1 fiction and one non-fiction, but invariably I never finish the non-fiction book, just keep picking up another fiction.

Up until a couple od days ago I only ever read one book at a time,then ,I had an epithany that I could get more reading done if I added books so here is what I did
BEDSIDE BOOK-something Gentle
BOOKCLUB BOOK-to read in afternoon/evening when at home
HANDBAG BOOK-something that I`ve been wanting to read but picked it up a bit battered so not to worried if it gets a bit more creased
FRIDAY NIGHT-Moby Dick,as have wanted to read it for ages and Husband will be out from start of year so will have uninterrupted peace!!

I am open to suggestions as this is a new style of reading for me....

Sounds like you have a system down! I am more of an emotional reader. I like to read depending on how I am feeling. That covers everything from CS Lewis to technical books.

5peasinapod wrote: "Sounds like you have a system down! I am more of an emotional reader. I like to read depending on how I am feeling. That covers everything from CS Lewis to technical books. "

Emotionally I will be connected through my Bedsite Book and handbag book as I usually find something in my books that takes me to my next book,that is the only drawback to Bookgroups for me as I do love to be led into a book from a book.It makes it a magical mystery tour....

Oh I so get carried away into other books after I read a good one. How can you not follow a literary lead? I love these book groups. They are great for finding a new treasure, but just recently I stepped away for a few months due to school and pursuing a few great books that were not already on my tbr pile.

5peasinapod wrote: "Oh I so get carried away into other books after I read a good one. How can you not follow a literary lead? I love these book groups. They are great for finding a new treasure, but just recently I s..."

I am so relieved that I am not the only person that does this!!!
BIG GRIN........

That's why I can't listen to audio book and drive. I get too caught up. 5peasinapod- good to see you back! I missed our discussions!:)

I'm taking two lit courses and have been swamped. I snuck in a few fun reads and am seriously jonzing to sink into some new ones. I just picked up Angels and Demons. I only glanced at the first few pages and it looks great! We'll see...

Angels and Demons is pretty good.It will break you on Gently

My mom saw the movie. She likes "The DaVinci Code" movie as well, but she has not read the books. She's a good one for that. She only reads a few select authors when she reads at all. Me, I read the books and see the movies. But, then again, I read an average of 6 books/week....