I still read, but I've never been an avid reader. Right now I'm in the middle of a Steven King novel, and I have a Michael Crichton novel waiting for when I'm finished. My wife and son are HUGE avid readers, including the Harry Potter series. My wife reads at least one novel every three to four days (mostly fantacy stuff).
Dave Zatz
· 2 years ago
I used to read a ton, but my book reading has definitely dropped big time. I still read a lot, but most is online and short form. Back when I had an Axim several years ago I read some digital books, but it wasn't as fufilling as a real book (those easier to read on a crowded subway). Wonder when Apple/iPod/iPhone will get into digital books?
Todd
· 2 years ago
I have to admit I am the least prolific reader in my peer group, but then again I am the dumbest in said group.
I am inspired by the people around me, what they read, how they form their opinions on the book's content.
I have never read any Harry Potter, but would dive face first into a 1000 page book about how the book is made into a screen play and shot on film step-by-step to give you an idea of what I read.
Trevor
· 2 years ago
I read a lot. Lately my work has been in the way, but I still get 1 book in every 2 weeks.
Reading Harry Potter at the moment!
Jake
· 2 years ago
I tend to get a lot more out of reading than video. With a Sony Reader, since I can easily carry around an almost unlimited supply of good books, I find I am reading for pleasure much more. Weird, it's almost like I'm re-discovering reading for pleasure.
Mari Silbey
· 2 years ago
Jake- That's encouraging. I hadn't thought about it that way.
All- Lest you think my reading is of the sophisticated type, most of my books are sci-fi/fantasy or mystery. Though I try to throw in a good-for-me book once in a while.
Shamless plug alert: If you're looking for a book in that latter category, I highly recommend "A War of Frontier and Empire" on the Philippine-American War. My husband wrote it so I may be a bit biased, but it is good reading!
Kimberly
· 2 years ago
I don't do Harry Potter. But I read a healthy amount, switching between sci-fi/fantasy and mindless "chick lit". If I'm not reading, I'm doing crosswords... what can I say, I'm a nerd. The decline of America's literacy is a shame though...
Zach Carter
· 2 years ago
I read quite a bit. There is something about reading on a computer screen that just doesn't satisfy me, and although I enjoy them, TV and Movies can never take the place of books. The production costs are just too vastly different.
Gabe
· 2 years ago
Being dyslexic, reading has never been an enjoyable experience for me. However, BECAUSE OF some of the sites and tools you mentioned, I have been reading more than ever. Blog posts are often manageable, "bite sized" material that I can read without feeling intimidated by a 400 page book.
Linoge
· 2 years ago
Finished a book yesterday, and one last week, and started one today.
I have been reading non-stop since I could actually do so, and I do not see myself stopping just because of the internet...
Dale Dietrich
· 2 years ago
All I wanted out of this book was to read a website with all the spoilers. I know how it ends. That's good enough for me.
I read constantly, as I always have. I suppose internet time has cut into that somewhat, but there are still plenty of hours in the day. I save a lot by watching very little TV (all movies and shows on DVDs)
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I used to read a ton, but my book reading has definitely dropped big time. I still read a lot, but most is online and short form. Back when I had an Axim several years ago I read some digital books, but it wasn't as fufilling as a real book (those easier to read on a crowded subway). Wonder when Apple/iPod/iPhone will get into digital books?
I am inspired by the people around me, what they read, how they form their opinions on the book's content.
I have never read any Harry Potter, but would dive face first into a 1000 page book about how the book is made into a screen play and shot on film step-by-step to give you an idea of what I read.
Reading Harry Potter at the moment!
All- Lest you think my reading is of the sophisticated type, most of my books are sci-fi/fantasy or mystery. Though I try to throw in a good-for-me book once in a while.
Shamless plug alert: If you're looking for a book in that latter category, I highly recommend "A War of Frontier and Empire" on the Philippine-American War. My husband wrote it so I may be a bit biased, but it is good reading!
I have been reading non-stop since I could actually do so, and I do not see myself stopping just because of the internet...
...Dale