I run a reading group so I have to read at least 1 fiction book a month. However this just isn't enough for me. If it is a book I am interested in, it consumes me. I can't wait to finish it. I always have a book in my bag. In fact I bought a bigger bag, on purpose, just so I could always have a book with me which I will whip out any time I have a spare 5 minutes.
I read a whole book yesterday because it interested me. I came back from town at about 5pm and sat down and read it all the way through finishing at about midnight. I did take a couple of breaks (to eat, put some washing on and speak to H) but I just wanted to absorb all that information.
I should probably mention, if it is an information book I don't read every word. Most books have a lot of filler, so I scan some chapters and skip the repeatitive bits and take just the useful info. At a later date if I feel I need more detail I might go back and re-read those sections carefully.
I generally read for about 30 minutes before going to bed. I find it relaxes me and helps me wind down for the night. You can get a lot done in that half hour.
<rant> I tried reading in my lunch hour, but I found that people would cheerfully plonk themselves down next to me and start chatting. 'oh is that a good book' 'yes, thanks' 'I read a book once, it were great... blather, blather, blather'
I think people who don't read, have no appreciation of the fact that others do it for pleasure! </rant>
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