Poll of the Day > How many books have you read in 2017?

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I read hitchhikers guide, half of the sequel, and the first two chapters of universal harvester by joh ndarnielle
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acesxhigh posted...

I read hitchhikers guide, half of the sequel, and the first two chapters of universal harvester by joh ndarnielle

One book?! You can do better than that bro!
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wwinterj25 posted...

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Just like most years.

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To the majority of people that don't read books, why not?

I'd assume that books just aren't as visceral a form of entertainment, or they're too much of a time investment, but I'd love to hear other reasons.
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I dont care.
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Two or three I think. And it's such a struggle. No matter how well rested I am, reading just puts me to sleep.
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supergamer19 posted...

To the majority of people that don't read books, why not?

I'd assume that books just aren't as visceral a form of entertainment, or they're too much of a time investment, but I'd love to hear other reasons.

I read far less than I used to because there are so many other forms of entertainment available and, when it comes to tv/film/podcasts, you can listen/watch while doing other things. Coincidentally, several of the books I've consumed in the past year have been audiobooks which I can listen to while out walking or driving.
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Less then any of the last 40 years....possibly under 30!!!

My mind is going:(
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8

All 7 of the Witcher books that are in English and Stephen kings IT

20ish. Gotta admit, I absolutely love my Kindle Paperwhite. Sure, I have the app also on my laptop, tablet, and phone...but it's just not the same. At least on the actual Kindle device I can read without any distractions from notifications and such.

Sure, I can get a chapter in on my phone here and there during a lunch break but the Kindle really allows me to just plow through a book properly free of distraction.
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does manga count?
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I read through all 5 in the Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy series (it was a compliation of 5 novels in one novel). Started to read Dirk Gently's Holostic Detective Agency but haven't really gotten into it yet (so bizarre). Last year I managed to get through Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman" (it was good believe it or not).

Probably around 5 or 6. They're my companions on my bus journey to and from work. It's been rare for me to read fiction since I left my teens behind, though.
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supergamer19 posted...

To the majority of people that don't read books, why not?

I'd assume that books just aren't as visceral a form of entertainment, or they're too much of a time investment, but I'd love to hear other reasons.

I have a hard time concentrating, like i'll read the same page a few times in a row, which is weird since in school I can absorb information no problem but when it comes to books it's hard to keep my mind on it instead of just reading the words but not processing it.
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darcandkharg31 posted...

I have a hard time concentrating, like i'll read the same page a few times in a row, which is weird since in school I can absorb information no problem but when it comes to books it's hard to keep my mind on it instead of just reading the words but not processing it.

no offense but you may have some form of disability...
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Byron808 posted...

darcandkharg31 posted...

I have a hard time concentrating, like i'll read the same page a few times in a row, which is weird since in school I can absorb information no problem but when it comes to books it's hard to keep my mind on it instead of just reading the words but not processing it.

no offense but you may have some form of disability...

maybe, the doctor wanted to put me on add medication when I was little but my dad said no, he said kids are just hyper so eh, could be a mild form, tho I seen kids with real add and I was no where near those levels of hyper.
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20 according to Goodreads, not too bad.
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Probably around 4 although 2 of them were for school and don't remember what the heck they were even about.

As for the other 2, they were a collection of H.P. Lovecraft's works while the other was the Art of War by Sun Tzu. Really enjoyed both of them and glad to finally get into some Lovecraft's stories

Masterdan55 posted...

As for the other 2, they were a collection of H.P. Lovecraft's works while the other was the Art of War by Sun Tzu. Really enjoyed both of them and glad to finally get into some Lovecraft's stories

Lovecraft is an incredible author with a considerable influence on fiction. Just stay away from his poetry >_>
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I used to burn through 5-15 books a month. But after high school, I just stopped reading for pleasure and just read if work required it. I don't know why. Probably less time on my hands now, I don't know.
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