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Are you reading more or less?

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tobee · 26/03/2020 15:25

Just wondering how people are doing with reading with the lockdown?Smile

Lots of people would imagine they'd read a lot if they had enforced home isolation.

But I keep seeing the reality is rather different and people aren't able to concentrate on reading for pleasure as much as they'd hoped.

Just being nosey (Grin) but what have you found?

Personally, my fiction reading has almost totally stalled but I wouldn't be surprised if that changed as time goes on.

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StitchesInTime · 26/03/2020 15:49

I’m reading much less than normal.

Having the DC at home full time means less free time for me to read, even without the distractions of current circumstances.

TolpuddleFarter · 26/03/2020 15:48

Much less. Finding it very hard to concentrate.

BadSpellaSpellaSpella · 26/03/2020 15:46

It was less and I was only picking at easier reads. But in the last week or so im back to normal reading habits.

Sgtmajormummy · 26/03/2020 15:44

More books, more films, more music.

I’m supporting DD with her distance learning, so we’ve looked at YouTube concerts, biographies and background documentaries.

She has to give a presentation on the Congo and we’ve watched The African Queen and Out of Africa. I’ve re-read The Heart of Darkness in the light of Belgian colonization and given DD a true but age-appropriate view of forced labour and the Rwandan genocide.

For my own entertainment I’m reading a paper version of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust and Triestine Itineraries about James Joyce on Kindle.
We’ve been home for a month now (Italy) so the novelty has worn off!
I’m also Spring cleaning and packing for our move in July.
So, in spite of not leaving the house, I’m keeping a healthy mind in a healthy body!

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tobee · 26/03/2020 15:42

Wow! Quite a lot of replies in a short time! Obviously people posting on Mumsnet not a problem!

Been trying to decide whether to read something light and gripping or The Portrait of a Lady. But since I'm not actually reading anything, it's kind of a moot point. Grin

Hoping to channel BeardedMum and 1wokeuplikethis soon!!

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1wokeuplikethis · 26/03/2020 15:37

I’m reading more, enjoying the escape. Got into the habit of a bath and early night reading my kindle and thoroughly enjoying the escapism. Always loved Mark Edwards and currently really enjoying Louise Voss (they sometimes co-write)

I’m feeling so anxious in the evenings right now, it’s vital to have something to absorb my thoughts in other than the usual

Portulaca · 26/03/2020 15:35

Much less. Can't concentrate. Anxiety through the roof. DH struggling too, DC not coping (autism & ADHD). Thankful we have a garden to sit in, at least.

majesticallyawkward · 26/03/2020 15:33

A lot less... but more to do with my nocturnal infant than lockdown. I've been on the same page for 3 days now. Every time I pick it up I either nod off or baby wakes (again, because he's trying to break me)

BeardedMum · 26/03/2020 15:33

I am reading a lot. I escape into books.

Nuffaluff · 26/03/2020 15:33

I can’t and I normally read a lot. I was reading The Mirror and the Light but had to stop because I couldn’t concentrate.
I’m now supposedly reading The seven and a half deaths of Evelyn Hatdcastle but haven’t picked it up for two days.

wildthingsinthenight · 26/03/2020 15:32

Much much less. I am an avid reader usually and have loads of books to read but I can't settle to read. Just feel so anxious

onemouseplace · 26/03/2020 15:31

RoryGillmoresEvilTwin - I'm desperately trying to read The Mirror and the Light but just not getting into it at all.

onemouseplace · 26/03/2020 15:30

Mine has stalled - I'm finding it difficult to concentrate, plus I have no opportunity for a bit of quiet downtime in the day with my book at the moment due to (a) obsessive checking of the news and (b) the circus being at home.

RoryGillmoresEvilTwin · 26/03/2020 15:28

Much less/not at all. I just can't concentrate on anything. I'm also not watching anything particularly on tv.

This is actually annoying me because before this all kicked off properly I treated myself the The Mirror and the Light!

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