Every time I get back into blogging I really struggle, because I’ve been out of the loop for os long I don’t even know what posts to make. Especially now, since I read but not at the same pace I used to if I were to write only reviews I would be posting on here once a month ://////////////
SOO to combat this I decided to take part in some tags, I feel like they make a more structured post, otherwise it would just be me here rambling forever about nonnnnsensee.
(Wow if you could see my first drafts of my posts, they’re literally pages long… then I realise I would never sit there and read this so how can I expect other people tooo…(yupp the final posts are after I’ve cut out so many things :)) and there we go again with the rambling. On with the actual book tag!
1 – How many books do you usually read at once?
I’ve always preferred reading one book at a time, I feel like if I read more than one I lose my focus. Also if I’m reading a book and I’m at a point where I want to read something else, I’m probably don’t want to carry on reading the current one….
I used to be always finish a book even if I’m not enjoying its, but I’ve realised that’s what contributes to my reading slumps!
2 – How do you decide when to switch between multiple reads?
NEVER, I just give up on the one I’m reading now :’)
3 – Do you ever switch bookmarks partially through a book?
WOWW I always lose bookmarks, you know the way most people can’t finish a lip balm pot, I always lose my bookmark half way through and end up using a random piece of paper…
4 – Where do you keep the books you are currently reading?
They’re usually always around me, which is why sometimes reading thick books is SUCH A NUISANCE. If I’m going out anywhereee I always have to carry the book, EVEN IF THERE’S A 99% CHANCE I WON’T READ IT/
5 – What time of day do you read the most?
I actually don’t have a timee, I just read when I feel like it?? Sometimes if I’m in the reading mood I will sit there fore 4 hours reading, but the next day I might not even touch the book.
6 – How long do you typically read in one session?
Again this usually depends on where I am in the book, usually with slow starting books I read for maybe 15/20mins towards the beginnging. When the pace picks upp is when I can sit for a few hours.
7 – Do you read hardbacks with the dust jackets off?
NO BECAUSE I ALWAYS END UP LOSING THE DUST JACKET!! I saw that a few booktubers were doing this so I was like why nottttt, if it’ll help preserve the book. But I’ve come to the conclusion that I’d rather have a damaged dust jacket, than nothing at all
8 – What position do you mainly use to read?
As someone in their early 20’s I really have the back problems of grandad because wowwww, reading or not I find it difficult to stay in one position for a long time. When reading I really do the mosttt, I move sooo much. (My backs aching even as a write this posttt, I really don’t know if this is a medical problem or if I just have shite posture…)
9 – Do you take your current read with you everywhere you go?
YES. (Again this is why I have a love-hate relationship with hardback books.
10 – How often do you update your Goodreads reading progress?
I always make this a goal of mine, to constantly update my Goodreads account. But tbh I think I’ve written 5 reviews?? On there EVER. I don’t know I’d kinda rather just post here, but sometimes if I get a book review request then I also post a link to my review on there.
I tag anyone who wants to participate!
(Also side note: I’ve tried to read Illuminae, but I really REALLY couldn’t get through the first chapter… I have actually tried picking it up on two separate occasions but I always end up putting it back down. I don’t know if it’s the format that’s too confusing?? Anyone else experienced this please let me know in the comments!)
I have back issues, too, and have to change positions a ton when reading. My favorite place is the bath. I’m leaning back and the hot water is soothing. I also use a heating pad when reading on my bed, but I also flip over to my stomach a lot. (That ends up hurting after about 20 minutes).
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ooo the bath sounds like a nice place to read! I’ve never tried a heating pad though? Do they work for reducing back pain?
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Not all the way, but they do seem to help me a bit with the pain.
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Lately my own blog is only book reviews as time is limited and my muse for blogging is sleeping all day long. I like the tag! Though I juggle too many books, maybe that’s why I don’t finish them timely enough!
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I totally understand haha! I’m the sameee, I could probably fit making some new posts, but esp when just getting back into it after not blogging for a long time I only make blog posts for reviews!
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It took me about 100 pages to really get used to the format of Illuminae, but after that I absolutely flew through it and very much enjoyed it.
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Ahh I see, but 100 pages seems like a lot 😂😂😂
I guess I’ll try and give it another try but I think I need to give it some time haha
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I’ve heard that the audiobook is amazing, so maybe give it a try?
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I can’t read more than one book at a time. I do with shows – I guess because when they only have one episode on a week I kind of have to :L – but I’ve always felt like I should focus on one book at a time. I also generally leave my dust jackets on. I took one of my Harry Potter ones off when I last read it as it was getting damaged but tbh I think having it off just led to it getting even more so /:
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Exactly!! I feel like if I read multiple books at the same time I can’t really get properly into any of them .
I just end up losing the dust jackets hahah
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Yeah I’m definietely the same. I’ve always stuck to one book at a time so it would feel strange not to.
That hasn’t happened to me :L I’ve lost a bookmark recently though and don’t have a clue how.
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My blog seems to have become largely book reviews! I should really work on that. Or maybe have one blog for book reviews and one for everything else.
And I have Illuminae on my shelf. Now I’ll have to read it and let you know what I think of it.
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I think that’s inevitable hahaha there are only so many other book related posts to make 😅
But I was also thinking of starting a new blog for my language learning journey!
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I agree with you about reading books you don’t particularly enjoy and end up in a reading slump afterwards… Therefore, I have started embracing the art of DNF-ing books and it had been great! 🙂
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I really was someone who HATED not finishing books but realised life’s actually too short for me to force myself just for the sake of saying I finished it 😂
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What fun post. I caught your enthusiasm. For your dust jacket problem…I slip the dust jacket back into the bookshelf where the book belongs when I take it off, that way it doesn’t go walk about.
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When reading the Russians, Tolstoy… I find it easier not to have to try and stuff a book the size of War and Peace in my purse. Such books are allocated to the bedside and chipped away at each night. Currently, I am reading some Elizabeth Strout. Inbetween I drop into a book of French poetry and two other books I received for my birthday. Mon Chat est un hypocrite and Mon Chat est un PSYCHOPATHE. The last two are by Hélène Lasserre & Gilles Bonotaux.
As well as carrying my current read in my purse, there is an emergency kit, should I finish what I have with me before getting back home. It is a small set of three booklets: WHY I WRITE by George Orwell, POLITICS AND THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE by George Orwell, and THE SEA CLOSE BY by Albert Camus. Each of the three is power-packed and I can happily read them over and over…
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I enjoyed this post! My answer to the first question pretty much mirrors yours. I find it nearly impossible to read more than one book at a time, mostly because I get so deeply involved in what I’m reading. I find the same problem with writing. I used to write up to two stories at once but those days are long over… I like to really concentrate and put all my effort into one story at a time.
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