What is your reading "style"?

FlyMeToTheMoon
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:36:35 +0000

If I find a book that really draws me in, I read for long periods of time. If it’s a book that hasn’t hooked me, I read a chapter or two and then put it down. Quite often I don’t finish those books, unless it’s a book for one of my book clubs.

I primarily read mysteries, so I’m constantly trying to solve it on my own. Because of that, I pay attention to wording and any small hints the author might give. For me it’s a game.

I primarily read a hard copy. I like the ease with which I can page back to reread a passage. But I’ll read an e-copy if I can’t get to the library when I run out of books. I like being able to highlight a character and find when he/she was first mentioned, as well as being able to look up unfamiliar words.

When a book hooks me, or as I say, controls me, my other chores don’t get accomplished, so sometimes I’m relieved not to have a good book. For the past six months or so, I’ve been finding it more difficult to stick with a book, even with some of my favorite authors. Another friend of mine is having the same issue. We are wondering if it’s the pandemic.

I usually read 2-3 books a week.