tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post2968743924992928264..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Read, Read, ReadSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-86974624358610513182010-06-04T15:57:06.641-04:002010-06-04T15:57:06.641-04:00ah, I wish I could have enough time to read many b...ah, I wish I could have enough time to read many books at the same time. Because of my job, I usually don't have the time to read anything but the book I'm translating at that moment. And after spending 8-10 hours with a book in your office, you don't really have the strength to read for fun as well. I'm very sad it's like that :( And I envy you because you can read so many books, you can have all these lovely giveaways ....DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-3185148755288220062010-06-04T07:32:57.601-04:002010-06-04T07:32:57.601-04:00I generally read one at a time, but if they're...I generally read one at a time, but if they're different genres I'll work my way through a couple simultaneously. Lately, I'm ashamed to admit I've been reading very little beyond books I've already read simply for comfort. There's just something about the tried and true during times of stress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-70567529346025682472010-06-03T21:06:36.394-04:002010-06-03T21:06:36.394-04:00Forgive the typos. The keyboard has a mind of its ...Forgive the typos. The keyboard has a mind of its own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-42011241079048766532010-06-03T21:05:43.796-04:002010-06-03T21:05:43.796-04:00Oh goodness! I'm reading eight right now! I do...Oh goodness! I'm reading eight right now! I do a bit each day, if I cam. That doesn't include everything I'm reading for college.<br /><br />I made a pact to read 100 works of literature by 2015, and I feep adding to the pile!!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />- Corra<br /><br /><em><a href="http://corramcfeydon.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">from the desk of a historical writer</a></em>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-57999424114161082802010-06-03T15:32:04.808-04:002010-06-03T15:32:04.808-04:00I'm usually a one-at-a-timer. Sometimes two i...I'm usually a one-at-a-timer. Sometimes two if my daughter and I are fighting ... errrr ... sharing a book. I need something for when she's using/hidden the book.Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-6361701081539392682010-06-03T14:57:46.840-04:002010-06-03T14:57:46.840-04:00I usually have half a dozen books going at once. O...I usually have half a dozen books going at once. One is a cookbook by my chair to flip through when things get boring on the news, a couple of novels on the bedside that satisfy different moods, something serious/literary/political, and at least two or three books around the house that qualify as "research" but are still fun reading.<br /><a href="www.hearthcricket.com" rel="nofollow"> Hearth Cricket</a>Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-10841932759854820962010-06-03T10:26:54.044-04:002010-06-03T10:26:54.044-04:00I'm looking forward to getting your lists of b...I'm looking forward to getting your lists of books from Goodreads! I only read one book at a time. But I read fast, so in a week I can often get 3 read if I don't have a lot going on. (evenings in bed reading, pure heaven) And I want to be like that 80 year old woman! My greatest fear is that my eyes will fail me as I age and I won't be able to read or write.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-15895943527769772892010-06-03T10:03:07.974-04:002010-06-03T10:03:07.974-04:00I read MANY books at one time. I have them statio...I read MANY books at one time. I have them stationed in multiple places, including one in my backpack and one my car in case I'm stranded or have to wait at the doctor's office or something. I rarely have trouble picking up he thread of the book once I get started again, even if it's been a while, but if it's too long, I start over.<br /><br />I got a wonderful gift pack from Sabrina! Thanks for your blog that makes this possible! It came for my birthday! YAY! So far, all I got for my birthday was books--three from each of my daughters and one from Sabrina.Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-82096081311559898462010-06-03T09:59:43.728-04:002010-06-03T09:59:43.728-04:00I prefer one at a time, but often I'll have on...I prefer one at a time, but often I'll have one print book and another one going on my e-reader. I like total immersion in the characters, so switching gears can bother me.<br /><br />But if they're totally different, I could see juggling one or two more.<br /><br />My reading time has been cut back with our move, but I used to read 2-3 books a week. Also depends on the genre. Some are much faster reads than others.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-23160419453158584392010-06-03T09:47:30.707-04:002010-06-03T09:47:30.707-04:00I read one book at a time. It feels like if I tac...I read one book at a time. It feels like if I tackle more than that, I'll never finish either! Right now, I'm actually between books, and reading a magazine :/Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-87284907696206376572010-06-03T09:33:27.518-04:002010-06-03T09:33:27.518-04:00Clarissa, I'd never thought of it that way but...Clarissa, I'd never thought of it that way but you're right. Some books can just be 'gobbled' down quickly while others take a little longer.<br /><br />Ingrid, it is more fun to read different genres as once than from the same genre.<br /><br />Helen, time is the key. I guess that why I tried to read so much at once. Spam is definitely a 'very bad thing.'Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-30621793166997096202010-06-03T09:01:23.004-04:002010-06-03T09:01:23.004-04:00I used to be like your friend - I had books all ov...I used to be like your friend - I had books all over the house and in the car that were being read. I now read one. I could read more than one if they were totally different genres and if I had more time to read!<br /><br />Sorry about the spam. I totally understand. I had to put the squigglies on my blog and hated to have to do it.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-18223218665589964272010-06-03T08:53:21.951-04:002010-06-03T08:53:21.951-04:00I usually read two or three books at a time - some...I usually read two or three books at a time - something for pure entertainment, something related to cats, pet health, pet behavior, etc., and usually something about spiritual topics or personal development. I've tried to read two or three of the same genre at the same time, but I get too confused, especially with fiction, with what characters belong in what book.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-36599164678755321382010-06-03T08:34:12.261-04:002010-06-03T08:34:12.261-04:00I often read more than one book at a time. Why? Be...I often read more than one book at a time. Why? Because some are gobble down books and some are meant to be digested. I also do a lot of editing work and read their novels as well. <br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-68432160506211578622010-06-03T07:51:34.818-04:002010-06-03T07:51:34.818-04:00Charmaine, there are times when I won't let my...Charmaine, there are times when I won't let myself start another book until I finish what I'm reading too. I guess I read in 'moods' and when the mood changes I want to change book genres.<br /><br />Rayna, I hadn't thought about turning the verification on for older post. I'll check on that, thanks.<br /><br />Esme, I think Emeril's book is one you would really like.<br /><br />Dru, I'm in awe of your reading. My spam lately looks like links to sites of some sort. Have a great Thursday and I hope you find the restaurants you're looking for.<br /><br />Elizabeth, I tried reading two similar books once and write my reviews. When I went to recheck my facts, I had completely swapped the characters. LOL I quickly learned not to read similar books at the same time.<br /><br />Cassandrajade, your way of reading multiple books sounds a little like what I do from time to time.<br /><br />Jan, you made me realize I'm always 'reading' two books because I constantly have a book playing in the car no matter what else I'm reading.<br /><br />Teresa, I promise I won't tell your 'secret.' :) I like your comparison to TV shows.<br /><br />Margot, it is hard not to start a new book someone sends you even though you're already reading a good book.<br /><br />Jemi, reading different genres does help. It's like having several new groups of friends you're keeping up with. I hadn't thought about turning the comments off for older post. I'll check into that, thanks.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-47817241687926956242010-06-03T07:11:30.833-04:002010-06-03T07:11:30.833-04:00I generally read one book at home - and I have ano...I generally read one book at home - and I have another I'm reading at school with the kids. If I do have more than one - I prefer them to be different genres. <br /><br />For the spam stuff - I turned on comment moderation for any posts over a few days old. That way you can eliminate the spam before anyone sees it.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-83658324120290640942010-06-03T07:09:14.099-04:002010-06-03T07:09:14.099-04:00Mason - Interesting question. I usually read one a...Mason - Interesting question. I usually read one at a time. I like to savor my books, so I don't juggle more than one if I can avoid it. There are times, though, when I juggle books. That usually happens if I'm reading a library book, say, that has to be returned, while at the same time, start a new book that someone's just sent me and that is just begging to be read. That's the exception for me, though, not the norm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-64341110138604822392010-06-03T07:08:03.311-04:002010-06-03T07:08:03.311-04:00My ADD prevents me from reading one book at a time...My ADD prevents me from reading one book at a time. I usually have two or three. It's not hard to keep up. Just think of it as keeping track of more than one TV show. <br /><br />Thanks for letting me tell this "secret". :)T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-49100458138000351592010-06-03T06:46:39.206-04:002010-06-03T06:46:39.206-04:00oh sometimes I'm reading four or five at once ...oh sometimes I'm reading four or five at once and I'm always listening to one in the car (E. Annie Proulx right now) I have a bunch of writing books that I keep near to keep me energized and also dharma books (Buddhist writing). I'm reading an old Elizabeth George - I never remember who did what so I can read again - as well as her book on writing so that is helpful. I don't like to read the genre I'm currently writing as it causes too much envy!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51301758408966610982010-06-03T06:34:45.905-04:002010-06-03T06:34:45.905-04:00Depends what I'm reading for. I usually have t...Depends what I'm reading for. I usually have the one book I'm reading just for the fun of it, one that I'm reading because someone told me "You have to read this" and one that I'm reading to see if it has any material I can use for work. That said, I prefer to just read one and really enjoy it. The other types of reading tend to be for purposes other than fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-58094633798951341722010-06-03T06:14:33.210-04:002010-06-03T06:14:33.210-04:00I usually read one book at a time, unless there...I usually read one book at a time, unless there's a book I NEED to read (book club, book I'm blurbing, etc), then I'll read it along with a book I've chosen to read. <br /><br />I won't read 2 books in the same genre at the same time. I'm easily confused. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-5368002791187514822010-06-03T05:41:05.218-04:002010-06-03T05:41:05.218-04:00Thanks Mason. I just love to read and it relaxes ...Thanks Mason. I just love to read and it relaxes me.<br /><br />I read one book at a time, sometimes two, but not in the same genre.<br /><br />I moderate my comments after 4 days but keep the word verification because of the spam. Lately I'm getting comments in foreign language and those I delete.<br /><br />Have a good Thursday.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51935428387721250272010-06-03T00:39:00.762-04:002010-06-03T00:39:00.762-04:00I read one maybe two books at a time. I am curiou...I read one maybe two books at a time. I am curious to hear your review of Emil's book.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-84024559950122524402010-06-03T00:36:26.656-04:002010-06-03T00:36:26.656-04:00I often have multiple books going at a time- one i...I often have multiple books going at a time- one is the book I read at home (at night), often there is another for snatched moments (waiting in a queue, etc), and sometimes, I also have another book which I read before going on so I can dip into it when I feel like it.<br /><br />And the trick with word verification seems to be to turn it on for posts older than four days, because that is where spam generally hits. But I may be wrong in thinking that.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-72149177036754043122010-06-03T00:28:03.994-04:002010-06-03T00:28:03.994-04:00I LIKE to read one at a time, or one fiction and o...I LIKE to read one at a time, or one fiction and one non-fiction, but lately I seem to start many at once (maybe because the Kindle puts the whole library at my fingertips at any given time and I'm indecisive).<br /><br />Reading one novel at a time pushes me to finish so I can read the next one - I'm very good at buying multiple novels at a time ;-)<br /><br />I also had the word verification problem, received porn spam so put it back on.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.com