Yes. I read very slowly. Both from a standpoint of words per minute and in terms of total length of time it takes to read a book. I only get through 5-6 books per year (though in my defense, I have 4 kids and a part time job, so I’m busy). Audiobooks have become my friend!
I am definitely a slow reader but I seem to absorb more than most people so it’s not all bad. 🙂 There was a poll in one of these groups recently and I was surprised that most people reported reading maybe fifty pages per day. That’s not too unrealistic for me. I could read that in an hour…. So just an hour of reading a day and maybe I could keep up with everyone. I just got this app called Bookly that can track your reading. That’s how I know I’m reading at like fifty pages per hour. I think it’s helping me with perspective as I’m trying to read more lately.
I’m not challenging anyone to complete books- especially myself!
I read at the pace that fits my lifestyle and the book I’m reading… if it’s very exciting I’m faster- but often feel I have to go back and read essential bits again slowly to take them all in.
I am. I tend to reread some sentences and go “dang” I also like to read for what I turn into quotes?. However, there are few times, I find finish a book much faster than my usual pace. However, I notice even at my snail pace, if a book was just “meh”, I tend to forget I read it- that si when I thank Goodreads for the reminder.
I do feel like I am one – I certainly am one! And, to be totally honest, I’m absolutely fine with it now! I’ve long thought I didn’t read fast enough – and I live with a man who can easily read three books while I’m reading mine… But after a while, I’ve come to the conclusion that, well, fair enough, that’s who I am now (at university I used to read much faster!)… So, if you ever feel bad about it, don’t! 😉
My mother is an insomniac- she can read 1/2/3 depending on size/her interest in a night… it took me 3 years after my son was born (actually after that dream period of 6 months) to read again- and the first book took about 4/5 months. I’m getting faster.. but I would prefer to be engaged with my son and life then be completing books or not sleeping!!
@Chloé don’t get me wrong! I love to read- but I don’t opt out of life to read… maybe I used to… at 45 with a 3 year old! He’s worthy of my time and energy!! Ha ha
@Carmel I totally get what you mean, don’t worry! It’s all a matter of balance between a great family life and great time reading books! And both can be had!! 😀
I’m a slow reader if I don’t like the book… or it doesn’t catch my interest… I thought I was a slow reader until I found a book I really liked and read it in one day ? then I learned why I was slow with the other books! Find a book you really like and see how long it will take you to read it! ❤️
I know people who I would view as fast readers. I think I have an average speed; if I try to go faster I lose the drift of something and have to go back over it ?
If it is a book for pure entertainment, I can race through it. If it is a deeper book, or is beautifully written, I make myself slow down for understanding. I would say never worry about how slow or fast you are, just read.
I know I’m one. I’m fine with that.
I don’t skip a word. I’m slower than some but if I find books that grab me, it seems I can fly through them.
I am but seem to read faster when I use my Kindle
I’m certainly not fast!
Yes, but I remember a lot of details.
I’m slow, always have been.
‘member that speed reading class one could take, in like 7th grade? ? Heehee
Very slow. I even pause and think about something i read, or look up a word I don’t know or re-read something I really like. I really drag
I am….. so I mostly listen to audiobook. But, if I were to read in my native language Chinese, I can read it three times as fast.
If it’s something I want to read, I read slowly. If I have to read it, I speed up a lot.
I am a very slow reader. I can’t finish a book in a day no matter how much I read.
Never think about my speed, just read.
Yes. I have friends that read books in one or two days. I’m so envious.
Yes. I read very slowly. Both from a standpoint of words per minute and in terms of total length of time it takes to read a book. I only get through 5-6 books per year (though in my defense, I have 4 kids and a part time job, so I’m busy). Audiobooks have become my friend!
I slow read on purpose. I like to limit myself to 100 pages a day.
I’m a slow reader I think and I enjoy every minute.
I am definitely a slow reader but I seem to absorb more than most people so it’s not all bad. 🙂 There was a poll in one of these groups recently and I was surprised that most people reported reading maybe fifty pages per day. That’s not too unrealistic for me. I could read that in an hour…. So just an hour of reading a day and maybe I could keep up with everyone. I just got this app called Bookly that can track your reading. That’s how I know I’m reading at like fifty pages per hour. I think it’s helping me with perspective as I’m trying to read more lately.
I’m not challenging anyone to complete books- especially myself!
I read at the pace that fits my lifestyle and the book I’m reading… if it’s very exciting I’m faster- but often feel I have to go back and read essential bits again slowly to take them all in.
Always.
ME!
Yes – I feel like I’m slow, but I read to relax and it’s not a race. 🙂
I am. I tend to reread some sentences and go “dang” I also like to read for what I turn into quotes?. However, there are few times, I find finish a book much faster than my usual pace. However, I notice even at my snail pace, if a book was just “meh”, I tend to forget I read it- that si when I thank Goodreads for the reminder.
I get distracted so easily! A book has to hook me in right away or forget it!!
Only in the summer!
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If im not tired i can read little bit faster but right now im slow on it cause i got alot going on right now even have 2 kids of my own
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Yes!
Considering I fall asleep all the time, I’m definitely slow to get a book done ?
Yep
Me
I do feel like I am one – I certainly am one! And, to be totally honest, I’m absolutely fine with it now! I’ve long thought I didn’t read fast enough – and I live with a man who can easily read three books while I’m reading mine… But after a while, I’ve come to the conclusion that, well, fair enough, that’s who I am now (at university I used to read much faster!)… So, if you ever feel bad about it, don’t! 😉
My mother is an insomniac- she can read 1/2/3 depending on size/her interest in a night… it took me 3 years after my son was born (actually after that dream period of 6 months) to read again- and the first book took about 4/5 months. I’m getting faster.. but I would prefer to be engaged with my son and life then be completing books or not sleeping!!
@Carmel I’m not in a similar situation, but I totally get it! If books teach us valuable things about life, we should not forget to live it!!
@Chloé don’t get me wrong! I love to read- but I don’t opt out of life to read… maybe I used to… at 45 with a 3 year old! He’s worthy of my time and energy!! Ha ha
@Carmel I totally get what you mean, don’t worry! It’s all a matter of balance between a great family life and great time reading books! And both can be had!! 😀
me too
I’m a slow reader if I don’t like the book… or it doesn’t catch my interest… I thought I was a slow reader until I found a book I really liked and read it in one day ? then I learned why I was slow with the other books! Find a book you really like and see how long it will take you to read it! ❤️
I am ???. I take a week to read some books and a life time to read others ?
I take about 2 mins a page.i dont know if thats fast or slow!
I know people who I would view as fast readers. I think I have an average speed; if I try to go faster I lose the drift of something and have to go back over it ?
Sometimes yet when a book is really compelling and holds my interest, I keep reading until I need a break or come to the next chapter.
If it is a book for pure entertainment, I can race through it. If it is a deeper book, or is beautifully written, I make myself slow down for understanding. I would say never worry about how slow or fast you are, just read.