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Post by marianne48 on May 12, 2020 5:26:44 GMT
I'm a voracious reader and generally read about three books every two weeks. With the current shelter-in-place situation, I figured I could make the best of it and increase my reading time. Instead, I've been less able to focus on reading and it's taking me more time to get through a book. Apparently, this is a common problem among readers during this crisis, due to the lack of focus and structured time.
Anyone else having this problem? How haved you coped with/remedied it?
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Post by pennypacker on May 12, 2020 5:47:47 GMT
I'm a voracious reader and generally read about three books every two weeks. With the current shelter-in-place situation, I figured I could make the best of it and increase my reading time. Instead, I've been less able to focus on reading and it's taking me more time to get through a book. Apparently, this is a common problem among readers during this crisis, due to the lack of focus and structured time. Anyone else having this problem? How haved you coped with/remedied it? Yup. I’ve given up trying to conquer longer novels right now- instead I’m sticking with short stories and novellas. I’ve ever revisited some books I liked as a kid just to try and keep in the habit. |
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Post by twothousandonemark on May 12, 2020 6:53:09 GMT
Yes, because relaxing activities like reading are broken for me while I'm not craving relaxation from anything.
Besides, I'm a nighttime reader... it's nearly 3am right now, might as well be 6pm.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on May 12, 2020 7:37:16 GMT
I've had this problem for a while now. Haven't really read much in the way of books since 2018, in fact. I used to read tons of history books, but I have no very little stuff to read and I'd need to browse the bookstores to decide on titles. But of course that's not a possibility at the moment.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on May 12, 2020 11:48:43 GMT
I read about two to three books a week. That hasn't changed. Right now I'm reading short stories by Philip K. Dick. I've got books lined up to read.
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Post by autumn on May 12, 2020 15:47:15 GMT
I read about two to three books a week. That hasn't changed. Right now I'm reading short stories by Philip K. Dick. I've got books lined up to read. Try though I may, I could never get into Philip K. Dick stories. Just not my style I guess.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on May 12, 2020 19:29:25 GMT
I read about two to three books a week. That hasn't changed. Right now I'm reading short stories by Philip K. Dick. I've got books lined up to read. Try though I may, I could never get into Philip K. Dick stories. Just not my style I guess. I love him! So retro futuristic!
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Post by autumn on May 12, 2020 22:17:51 GMT
I dated someone who loved reading PKD books. Adored his writing style. To be fair, I really did give it a try.
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Post by autumn on May 12, 2020 22:23:52 GMT
OT: There's the strangest adverts on this page,....
1) 4 signs you're about to die of a heart attack
2) How to empty your bowels every morning
Gosh, what a divine combo.
And now back to your scheduled program.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on May 12, 2020 22:38:14 GMT
I dated someone who loved reading PKD books. Adored his writing style. To be fair, I really did give it a try. He's kind of whimsical and fun. It's lite reading. PS - Use Ad Blocker. I see NO ads!
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Post by theravenking on May 13, 2020 10:38:23 GMT
I've ben having the same problem. You would think with the lockdown you would have enough time for reading, but I've been so lazy this recent weeks, I have trouble getting anything done.
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Post by politicidal on May 14, 2020 20:22:32 GMT
No, I finished a couple of books which I actually kept putting aside.
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