In this fast paced world, do you still have time to read novels?

I cannot find any time to read novels, as like you, most of the time is consumed in working on computer. Writing on mylot and Associated Contents. I do not write blogs, but love spending my time on mylot. To read Novels is definitely a different kind of pleasure and it cannot be compared with working on computer. Reading is a kind of mental excercise. But I wish I could read more novels.

Not just the internet... There are entirely too many distractions to read at home. I get started and have to go looking for a snack or play with a kitty. I have gotten to where I prefer sitting at a table in Starbucks because there are far fewer distractions. When I was a kid I could read a novel a day, if I didn't have anything else to do. Now, no way I could do that.

I read one or two books a week. I really enjoy reading and I look forward to the end of each day when I have time to settle down and read. I don't have a television. Reading is my main indoor leisure activity, after completing my daily tasks and have turned off my computer.

Hi Jen, it's true that there's hardly any time left to read. So before I sleep, I would try to read, until I doze off. But during the weekends especially on Sundays, if I don't have any work or appointments, I would have more time to read!

I have reduced the number of books but haven't left reading altogether. I have to spend lots of time for commutation daily and I use that time to read ebooks...Its true though that most of my time is taken up by the internet...Lets hope we get the worth of that time...Have a nice day!

Oh yes! That is my escape. I love to read for hours.I may not get to do that as much anymore but that is the best way for me to relax. You are right tho, I have given up reading time because I am online more. What is mylotting? Is that used for this site?

Few years back, after joining my present office, I developed the habit of reading novels. Reading a 'Novel' is a special charm. You can view the pictures of characters, and happenings around their world while reading a good novel. Besides, occasionally, I would be surprised to find a character quite similar to me in those novels. But I'm afraid to say that there are all the golden things of the past. Internet has virtually robbed me of my time. I need to manage so many things within a short time. Virtually, trial and error is the only method for anyone to learn the best in respect of Internet. I have to spend some useless time in trying different things. So, there is no time left for me to read books anymore. But I believe, I'll find sometime once my Internet journey finds a more solid plinth. And during that time, nobody can resist me from reading books. Cheers!!!

I make sure that I still have time to read novels. I would seriously go through withdrawl if i don't read a good novel LOL. I mainly read before bed, or on lunch break at work. I love grabbing a good book and taking a nice hot bath. I do do a lot of different things like write my own blog, mylotting write for some sites and work, but I make sure there is at least an hour a day to read a novel.

I use to read 3-4 books a week also. I don't have the time now. But, I love it. I get so into the book it becomes a live screen (like watching a good movie). That's what makes a good book. Bringing your characters to life on the pages you read. When I do have enough down time, what am I doing? Online typing on discussion boards, emails, surveys, games. My favorite books to read are horror. Just like my favorite movies.

i have always been a reader since i was a kid and even though my work keeps me busy i always try and make time to read a book. i have friday's off and i normally end up going to the bookstore to see what new books are on the shelf (even if i don't buy anything on that visit) on a rainy day ill curl up and read a book, and i like to take my friday's to open up a book i've started reading or finish one!

that is exactly my situation,because i spend more time on internet,so i only read about 3 books per term.

Hi, only if I don't find a book that keeps my interest. For the most part I can read a few pages on a book I might buy before I make a decision, usually at amazon.com.The Internet is good for seeing what books are out there.

Yes! because of the hectic schedule nowadays, I read fewer books per week than I used to do earlier. I have a habit of reading books at a stretch rather than reading 3-4 pages whenever I have time. I think this habit of mine is the prime reason why I cannot read more novels now. Also earlier I used to read more novels in printed form. Nowadays I read more of ebooks. Carrying them around on a laptop is much easier.

Oh, yes, i have the same problem with you. I like reading novels in my leasure time before, but now if i have time i will go on internet, turely, there is much imformation than books, but reading is another taste and nothing can replace. So from this winner vocation i decide to reading more books.

I love reading. I do it before anything else in the morning. I exercise my brain so I remain mentally healthy and my memory to be sharp even at old age. Besides, I learned a lot while reading even novels.

Well I have not read a single novel in years. I barely have time to read them. Way back when I was still working with the rescue unit, I read novels from time to time. There are free moments when there are no emergency calls. Now my new works entails training and travel, I have not the time to read anymore. Most especially that I am now going crazy with internet online things.

I wish I can go back to reading books as I used to do when I was younger. But it seems I can't keep my concentration anymore... must be those static giff images I've seen on the net... or maybe, it's just me.

I read less since I can easily access to the Interent.But I never stop learning.

It seems like there isn't time to read a novel. I am reading a lot of non-fiction books at the moment, and it is hard to get the time or mindset to finsh them. I have not given up though.

Hi Jenaisle, I have the same feeling just as you. After I graduate from my university I almsot have no time read book quietly . I have so much thing to do , work , visit friends ,look after the baby , and so on. I have some electronic book in PDF format which I download from the web , but I seldom read them . How I want have more time to read some books that I liked.