How often do you read a book?

@thebos (5965)
Kisumu, Kenya
May 16, 2024 11:54am CST
Hello friends It is a chilly night here, and my dinner is almost ready. As we were preparing our dinner a question ran across my mind, when did I hold a book to read? To my surprise, I could not even remember because most of my reading and studying I do them on my phone, laptop and tablet. It might be concerning because, a wise man ones told me reading a physical book is much far better and it increases the thinking capacity. What do you think about that? What is the last time you read a book?
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@RasmaSandra (74605)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May
I read and reread my books often. I can read in both Latvian and English. Every night before I go to sleep I read a book. Sometimes I take a break in the afternoon and continue reading, I enjoy holding a book in my hand,
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
17 May
Wow that's is indeed wonderful, and how many books can you read in a year
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@RasmaSandra (74605)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 May
@thebos I have never counted but I do constantly find time to read.
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
@RasmaSandra wow, and what types of books do you read?
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@HaruLoid (1299)
• Philippines
17 May
I think the last time I read a book was two weeks ago or so. I caught myself reading digital books because I was giving some book reviews recently. I really do prefer reading with physical books. They are comforting to the eyes compared to the digital ones. I often worry about the radiation that it can emit.
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
17 May
Yeah and you know, that the brightness of the screen can, may interfere with our eyesight. And how many books can you read in a year
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
@HaruLoid that is very motivating to me, and what types of books do you read?
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@HaruLoid (1299)
• Philippines
17 May
@thebos That's true. My eyesight are getting pretty bad because of the screen time. I don't really count the number of books that I read in a year. But for this year, I think I read about 7 books so far.
@moirai (2849)
• Philippines
23 May
Sadly, I haven't been able to read books recently. It's probably been years since I've read a book. Though I have a tab on my browser here that's perpetually on Open Library. So... the desire is there, but I haven't gotten around to actually doing it. Having said that, the last book I read was on my phone, borrowed from Open Library. Probably the Silmarillion or something... forgot now (years, I tell you - might have been before the pandemic). Maybe it is preferable to read physical books. Easier to flip through the pages to go back and reread something... But sometimes (most times) it's just harder to get hands on a physical one if the library system in your area is not good or lacking or not convenient...
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
I agree with you, at this times, it's hard to get hands on a physical book, how has been your day
@JudyEv (328093)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 May
I can't say if it's better or not to read a physical book but that's how I read. I read a lot and like to have a book to hold.
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@JudyEv (328093)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 May
@thebos I've been reading a lot lately but sometimes I go for ages without reading. I can read two a week usually but sometimes it takes me longer.
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
17 May
For me I say that it's better than way, how many books can you read in a year?
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
@JudyEv and if you get a chance to read what kind of books do you prefer?
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@LindaOHio (160320)
• United States
17 May
I love physical books rather than online books. I used to read 2 books a week; but I haven't read a book in quite a while. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (160320)
• United States
23 May
@thebos Biographies, historical fiction, science fiction, thrillers, etc.
@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
Hope you will soon continue reading, what types of books do you read? Thanks I'm having a wonderful time here
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@MarieCoyle (30210)
17 May
I always have a book going. When it's finished, I start another one. I read daily, not for as long as I wish I could, but reading is my very favorite hobby. I have read books constantly my entire life.
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@MarieCoyle (30210)
23 May
@thebos I think you may have misunderstood my comment. I said I always have a book going, which means I am always reading a book. I read daily. I have not written a book, unless you count blogs and short stories and such. I would love to have the time to try to do that, but we shall see.
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
23 May
Wow, and have you ever gotten any inspiration for writing your own book
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@marguicha (216950)
• Chile
16 May
I mostly read real books. I only read from my laptop when I want to read again a classic and donĀ“t want to climb the stairs to go for it at the second floor. Then I readit from the Gutenberg project.
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@thebos (5965)
• Kisumu, Kenya
17 May
Physical book , are good four eyesight, how many books can you read in a year