Reading multiple books at the same time

bookbandit

I tried reading several books this one time last year, after I saw all these guys on my list do it on goodreads. But it didn't work for me. Can't cheat myself just to impress others. I like to take my time with a book. It has to get under your skin like that, otherwise, what's the point, innit?

cynic

bookbandit 30-4-2018 06:09 PM
I tried reading several books this one time last year, after I saw all these guys on my list do it o ...

I agree with the cheating ourselves bit. We all have our reading style. I read a lot of non-fictions. And there are days when I just want to read something light. I don't have the patience to finish the current book to do that .

Mousetrap

cynic 29-4-2018 11:53 AM
Good to know there are others on the same boat.

It is often said reading multiple books at a time r ...

I honestly feel that there is no difference in my retention capacity whether I read one at a time or many - I have a very average memory. I need to read any book a few times at least to remember the plot or characters after a long time. So far, I can still vaguely remember the plots/content of all the books I've been reading since a few months back and that's more than what I can ask for!

bookbandit

Mousetrap 30-4-2018 07:25 PM
I honestly feel that there is no difference in my retention capacity whether I read one at a time  ...

I am lot like you in this respect.

bookbandit

cynic 30-4-2018 07:01 PM
I agree with the cheating ourselves bit. We all have our reading style. I read a lot of non-fiction ...

I somehow feel the compulsion to read a book from cover to cover. Especially since I got up on goodreads a few years ago and started taking their book challenges. It's the honor system and I can't bring myself to cheat on that count, as it were.

But, of course, I realize that this is irrational and I think the better thing to do here might be to dip in and out of non-fiction on a need basis. (I too like my knowledge direct like that. I mean, you can learn a few things through a story, yes, but it is a pretty roundabout way of doing it and there is only so much time to go around). I am very choosy about my fiction and I just can't bring myself to read thrash. I like literary fiction. Like, of late, I read "the small-town sea" by anees salim and liked it, but it's not everyone's cuppa. Like definitely not for the type of people who get off to - say Jonathan Sanford's "rey" series. (You'll never catch me dead reading that shit. Although I have read the odd Jeffrey Archer or the Dan Brown. I think, when it comes to thrillers, you're better off watching the movie. Done and dusted in 2 hours! I mean, let's face it, you're not reading it for the writing. You're just flipping pages to see what happens next. With the movie, at least you've got the background music to help you along!

Meself

Sensible_1 30-4-2018 11:32 AM
I this its my own technique because i haven't read any book on speedreading to know otherwise.
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This is what I do. If I don't understand anything I come back to it after finishing the whole book.

Meself

bookbandit 30-4-2018 06:09 PM
I tried reading several books this one time last year, after I saw all these guys on my list do it o ...

Word.

pearkydarlz

Well i usually read books from my favorite authors or books that piques my interest..so i end up in a state where i would not like to move before completing the book..so multiple books at a time is not for me..

bookwormsnm

I read multiple books to suit my mood at that time

booklover1980

I generally start a book, finish it and then only. Move on