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For those who read a lot of books, how?

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bootygirl · 03/01/2017 09:41

I realised lately that I could read more if I stopped wasting hours on Facebook & boards!
Is that how people read so many books? I am also slow at reading too. Just curious how some people get through so many books.?

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CorporalNobbyNobbs · 03/01/2017 10:14

I wonder what qualifies as fast or slow reader. I've no idea which one I am!

Isadora2007 · 03/01/2017 10:07

I'm really lucky and am a super fast reader. I don't watch much tv so once kids are in bed I read.
I also have a few books on the go sometimes. So one next to bed and one in my work bag for when I have a break or a client is a no show.

Therearenoghostshere · 03/01/2017 10:04

I'm a SAHM with a few health issues. I listen to audiobooks when doing housework, cooking etc and then read proper books when sitting down for lunch and when waiting for DC at after school clubs etc and evenings. Still manage to fit in a bit of screen time and a little tv :)

Eolian · 03/01/2017 09:55

I'm a fast reader and I read every night withour fail before going to sleep. I should definitely swap some MN / FB time for more reading though.

ShanghaiDiva · 03/01/2017 09:53

Always have a book with me. We live overseas and have a driver so always read in the car and tv here is dreadful.

MiladyThesaurus · 03/01/2017 09:53

I read very quickly but do it in the time I'd allocate to pissing about on the internet or watching stuff on tv just because it's on. It's a much better use of time than either of those.

CoteDAzur · 03/01/2017 09:50

Turn off TV, iPad, computer.

Get a Kindle and read everywhere, incl. when brushing teeth, stirring the soup, etc.

FatGreen · 03/01/2017 09:45

I'm not on FB or twitter, and I don't really watch TV. I prefer reading to almost anything else in life, so obviously I prioritise it, and I always, always, have a book in my bag.

CorporalNobbyNobbs · 03/01/2017 09:45

Yes you have to put down the laptop and phone. And no flicking on the telly.

I am dreadful for the Internet but managed to read 65 new books last year (plus c.15 rereads). Going for 80/20 this year.

Izzy24 · 03/01/2017 09:42

Yep.

Step away from the screens!

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