How Many Books Do YOU Read a Year?

[BrerMom]

Originally posted by letfuller
As an English teacher, I read alot. During the school year, if I become crabby and short tempered, I know I haven't had my read fix yet. I spend too much time on their papers. But, during summer, I average 5 or so a week, depending on the substance. I like many of you, find an author and read everything available.

One thing I do that I love to refer back to is: I keep a book journal. I put the date, title and author read. Then if I liked anything in particular, favorite quotes... I write that down too. Helps me remember and keep track of the books I read. Just this past year, I had my students write a recipe for a good year and I put down a goal of 75 books to be read. One student went home and thought about it and has set a goal for 50. I think he was at about 25 by the end of the school year. Made me smile


~Linda

I identify with the "read fix"!

A book journal is a great idea. I may have to start one.

I do something that has worked well for me for several years. I have two journals for books that have been recommended or ones that I've heard of that sound interesting. I write down the title, author, a short description, and ISBN number if available. There's also a star beside the ones that sound like ones worth buying. This way, I'm not looking for a little scrap of paper someday. Our library is great - I can look up the books on-line in the comfort of my home and record where to find the book. I can also tell whether a book is checked in or not; that saves a lot of time! One journal is for me; the other journal is for recording books I think my kids would enjoy. When I've read the book, I can cross it off.

 

[minniepumpernickel]

Sometimes if I can't sleep, I'll just sit up and read a whole book. I've been doing it since 4rth grade. Sometimes I'm reading three at once and keep switching off.


I'd say atleast a hundred a year.

 

[JVL1018]

Oh it depends--I would say an average of 2 books a week, some weeks one, some weeks three--but on average I'd guess a little over 100 a year.
I can't stand when I have nothing to read in the hosue-I try very hard to never let that happen!

 

[Crankyshank]

I read over 300 books last year

 

[elmosmom]

I have always loved reading. I probably read 50 books a year plus magazines and I enjoy audio books too. Actually I read everything I see--

 

[Talking Hands]

Depending on the books and whether or not I am taking a class at the time 2 -3 books a week. I always have one with me when I go to interpret in case people are running late. Get a lot of time waiting. I also substitute teach and carry a book or to with me when I do that. Good example if the sub is reading during silent reading time.

 

[caitycaity]

i read probably 1 a week.

 

[katerkat]

I'll just say seriously disturbing amounts. But I work for a bookstore. When I'm not working (I'm part-time) I can easily do a book a day, or a big one in two or three days.

I know I read twice as fast as my husband. I was reading his book over his shoulder and finished two pages in the time he read one. Then I had to wait and wait for him to turn the page!

 

[Lezah]

I read voraciously since I was a child. When we used to drive anywhere on vacation I would take a big duffle bag full of books and by the time I got to our destination, I was already done them! My Dad used to get so "mad" at me cause my bag was always the heaviest in the car. Now I read as much as I possibly can. I visit the library every three weeks and normally bring home enough to fill a laundry basket of books. I usually read one a day plus magazines. I read for an hour or so before I start work, then another hour over lunch and a bit more when I come home. I have been a speed reader forever so it allows me to read lots. I also have the same problem as some other posters in that I find great authors and then read everything they have written and then have trouble finding another one. My faves can't write fast enough for me!! My son has made a committment to read a book a week all summer so he goes to the library with me (chapter books of course!). Another generation of readers is born!

 

[lsyorke]

At least 3-4 a week! Can't sleep without reading for at least an hour.

 

[stormi65]

I try and read at least 2 a week. I am a regular at the library.