I am reading a biography of Judy Garland, just the font size and sheer mass of the book. Mentally and physically drains me. So I have the other books for the I want to read but not you senerio
There’s my casual book, my current reread/favorite just in case I need a pick me up, there’s my work book, and usually a book I’m seriously tearing through. Any of the above can turn into the last at any given minute without warning though.
I usually have about 8 going at the same time. I used to read one per day then change. Now I focus on 1 per week then change and cycle back around if not finished. I finish everything I start but this way I read something fresh every week. Helps to not get too bored with a slow moving book
Amanda Mocny, why would you care what “non-reader” friends have to say about reading? They are obviously unqualified to make any judgements about it. I say read as many books at a time as you like (I am a reader, so you can trust me!)
Yep. Though, I have to remind myself not to get too many. I am always like “Now, let’s not get anymore books from the library until I finish the 7 books I already have.” LOL!
Why would it not be? I tried to read four books, but they were too big and I was very tired. But, so happy that you are reading 4 a night, if people read more.
In my younger days i would.., not so much any more… Like the cartoon says… ” Why can I remember and sing along w all the songs of 60s, but cannot remember why I went into the kitchen ? ” ?
If 3 out of the 4 weren’t over 500 pages, I would probably have more. My motivation is that I banned myself from buying more books until I finish what are on my shelves first
one time i was reading 5, and so when i went to describe the one to my friend who also happened to read the same book, she was confused, turned out i altered and mixed all stories in one. i came out with a better story though ?
For my fiction reading I usually try and concentrate on one book at a time, but I do have one in the car for when I get stuck somewhere for a few minutes to read. I also have a fiction audio book that I use to relax at bedtime. I can listen to the same book, if I like it, over and over because I miss lot lol. I may add in biographies, current events, science etc at the same time. I remember my sister when we were growing up used to have a stack of books at her side and rotate through them. So if it works for you then I guess that’s normal and for some people reading one book a year is normal–nobody here i’m guessing. Short stories like Grimm’s or Hans Christen Anderson, or poetry I would add to my current books. Enjoy your readings.
I have never been able to read more than one novel at a time….maybe a book of poetry/short stories and a novel.. My memory isn’t what it used to be. haha
I find three as many as I can manage comfortably. one for each of my moods or travelling situation… I present a radio program and also have a book review column, so I need to keep up with a wide range of books!
Yes, if they are short.
Yes, totally?!? Lol. I have one in the bathroom, bedroom, living room, car, and diaper bag. Lol
I hope so I’m constantly at over 5.
I do 5. Get bored with a topic, move onto next.
I am reading a biography of Judy Garland, just the font size and sheer mass of the book. Mentally and physically drains me. So I have the other books for the I want to read but not you senerio
I have my short book, my non-fiction book and both the Grimm brother fairy tales and hans Christian Andersen tales
i have 2-3 going
Ohhh yehhh!
Absolutely.
There’s my casual book, my current reread/favorite just in case I need a pick me up, there’s my work book, and usually a book I’m seriously tearing through. Any of the above can turn into the last at any given minute without warning though.
The most I’ve had is 8 ???♀️ at the time I was very moody with my books lol and I finally got it down to 3 ?
I usually have about 8 going at the same time. I used to read one per day then change. Now I focus on 1 per week then change and cycle back around if not finished. I finish everything I start but this way I read something fresh every week. Helps to not get too bored with a slow moving book
Especially when in university! More like nine!
Currently reading 3! One on my phone, one on my kindle and a paperback ??
Totally me
I’m working on 7 books. LOL ?❤️?
Sure it is!
Of course that’s normal! 🙂
It is for me.
I’m trying my best to do that myself.. soo many great books so little time ?
Of course, why? Is someone telling you otherwise?
I have a lot of nonreader friends
Amanda Mocny, why would you care what “non-reader” friends have to say about reading? They are obviously unqualified to make any judgements about it. I say read as many books at a time as you like (I am a reader, so you can trust me!)
Don’t you love when someone who doesn’t know about a topic starts giving you advise on it?
@Jill yes…especially when non-diabetics tell diabetics how they should eat. “Should you be eating that ?” Go away.. grr
Even if it’s not, I mean normal is just an appliance setting anyways, and who wants to be that right? #liveyourlife #youbeyou
Yep. Though, I have to remind myself not to get too many. I am always like “Now, let’s not get anymore books from the library until I finish the 7 books I already have.” LOL!
I read anywhere from 2 to 8 books at once. I am currently only reading 4.
I’m reading 6!
Yes! I always have more than one book on the go, plus internet and hard copy articles and magazines!
Yes! I always have a few on the go. ?
I read 5 or 6 books and 9 or 10 mangas at the same time. I get bored or secondhand embarrassed easily, so I love keeping my options open.
Yes it is 🙂 I do 6 or more
Personally, it’s normal to read 8 or 9 books at a time, so, yes!
To me, it is. I read multiple books at once all the time.
Yes!
Sounds ok to me.
I only read one book at a time but if you can handle it why not. People follow the story lines of more than one tv show at a time.
Yes it is, i usually have 3 – 4 at least on the go 😉
Perfectly.
Yes i am reading three but that bc i just finished one
Yup
I’m reading a few
Oh yes
Why would it not be? I tried to read four books, but they were too big and I was very tired. But, so happy that you are reading 4 a night, if people read more.
Of course.
No. How do you keep your numbers down?
I usually have 2 going at once. 4 may not be the norm, but very talented! 🙂
I’m reading 5…so yes we are all normal lol
yes
Yes for us, bookaholic that we are, LOL. I try not to. I like to savor each book!
I hope so.
normal for me but others are like how do you keep track…secret? they are different genres.
In my younger days i would.., not so much any more… Like the cartoon says… ” Why can I remember and sing along w all the songs of 60s, but cannot remember why I went into the kitchen ? ” ?
There is a show were i thought i made it up..nooe it was real. Can I remember if I locked the door at work..nope
Yes, I usually have a few on the go at any time!
I have more than that started right now and I’m making myself finish them before starting anything new.
I only do one at a time. I get confused reading multiple books
Different genres. I cannot confuse judy garland bio with a fiction book
Yep
I usually do 3!
works for me!
Oh ok ..if you say sooooo
Absolutely!
I read a bunch at once. It’s like watching tv shows, you just pick up where you left off.
Totally!
of course!
YES YES YES!!! i think… Lol! Anyway I do it all the time, so you aren’t alone! ?
Most definitely!!
If you can. I do 2 or 3 at the most
Yep!
Yes, for sure:)
Yes
I usually read 3 to 5 at a time.
yep I read at least 2 at a time, sometimes more
Yep….. especially when all four came out around the same time ?
of course
Only 4? 😉
If 3 out of the 4 weren’t over 500 pages, I would probably have more. My motivation is that I banned myself from buying more books until I finish what are on my shelves first
Haha….
one time i was reading 5, and so when i went to describe the one to my friend who also happened to read the same book, she was confused, turned out i altered and mixed all stories in one. i came out with a better story though ?
I can’t pay attention to that many at once. I’m a one-book-at-a-time kind of guy.
2 are of fairy tales, 1 is a biography and 1 is a fiction book based on hooks side of Peter pan basically.
The fairy tales are all short stories and I gave myself until the end of the year to read them
I do it!
Only four?! Rookie!
🙂
Okay 1 book is 509 pages, another is 680, another 1183 and one with 344 pages. Trying to get through some of them first before inviting more in
Now THAT is a commitment!
Totally normal
Absolutely!
For my fiction reading I usually try and concentrate on one book at a time, but I do have one in the car for when I get stuck somewhere for a few minutes to read. I also have a fiction audio book that I use to relax at bedtime. I can listen to the same book, if I like it, over and over because I miss lot lol. I may add in biographies, current events, science etc at the same time. I remember my sister when we were growing up used to have a stack of books at her side and rotate through them. So if it works for you then I guess that’s normal and for some people reading one book a year is normal–nobody here i’m guessing. Short stories like Grimm’s or Hans Christen Anderson, or poetry I would add to my current books. Enjoy your readings.
I have never been able to read more than one novel at a time….maybe a book of poetry/short stories and a novel.. My memory isn’t what it used to be. haha
That’s how I do it as well.
I find three as many as I can manage comfortably. one for each of my moods or travelling situation… I present a radio program and also have a book review column, so I need to keep up with a wide range of books!
Oh yes. Very much so. Four… twenty…. 😉
Define normal first….
I am doing just that right now…considering a 5th…
Of course
Finally! I thought I am abnormal for reading four books at the same time. And I feel lucky because I’m not mixing the plots.
Are you a book polygamist too? I thought I was the only one
I try and keep it at one at a time but every once in a while, I go crazy and go to 2. Lol. ?
Wow, I’ve never met anyone with four hands before! ?
Definitely… I do double figures myself haha ??
I do up to 5 at a time.
totes normal
I do. Sometimes 5
Pfffft I do it all the time. You’re solid girl! ?
Sure I mean, I’m reading 18.
Of Course!
Nope. You should be reading at least seven!
Im reading 5
Im just too addicted
At least☺?
There are all kinds of normal.
Yes
Oh my at least 4 books!