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Question for the book readers

qualitygal — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:55:48 GMT

Do you list, or track the books you read? Do you try to read so many books, at such and such a time. ?? Those sort of things. Or do you just read one and go to the next one?

Re: Question for the book readers

kaydee50 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:59:36 GMT

My library's website can keep track of the books I've read. Usually read 2 at a time, 1 fiction, the other non-fiction. Heading there today to pick up 3 books. Don't like to be without--LOL!!

Re: Question for the book readers

beckyb1012 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:03:44 GMT

I wish that I had listed them even way back in my twenties. Many times I have bought a book or checked out a book just to realize I had already read it. The library tracks and lists the books I read on my account so I can look at that. In 2019 I counted how many books I read for 2018 and it was 336 books. I was shocked. I pretty much stick to new releases at this point. But I do re-read my seasonal books too. I started this morning rereading the Cape Light series which is something I do every Halloween to New Years.

Re: Question for the book readers

PilatesLover — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:04:04 GMT

I love goodreads.com! You can set an annual challenge for yourself, read reviews, mark books you'd like to read and keep track of books you have read. If you read on a Kindle it will interact with your Kindle (a little bit) and you can also see what any friends on goodreads are reading.

Re: Question for the book readers

Ainhisg — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:11:36 GMT

99% of the time, I only read library books, and the online portal keeps track of what I have read. I read one book at a time generally in the evening.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:12:38 GMT

I wish I would've kept track over the years and noted what I thought of them.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:13:07 GMT

I read on a kindle and Amazon keeps track of what I've read and I keep books on I want on my wish list.

Re: Question for the book readers

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:13:33 GMT

I intentionally reread some books. I find that as I have aged I have gained new insights and perspectives. I bring these to a second reading.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:17:17 GMT

I read and go on to the next one. I have a list of books that I want to read, and when I read it, I take if off the list and continue. I belong to Goodreads, where you can read about new and upcoming books, as well as enter drawings to win new books.

I have found many good new authors on Goodreads.....Its free, and easy to sign up. I love reading and always have ever since I was a child, so for me it is nice and relaxing.

Re: Question for the book readers

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:19:12 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN Thanks for posting this info, I will check it out.

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Deb665 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:24:39 GMT

@QVCkitty1 Same here! Much easier!

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cindyNC — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:25:38 GMT

I use Overdrive for reading. When I open a book and find that there are bookmarks.........I know I've read it before. Not sure if that will happen when everything changes to Libby.

Re: Question for the book readers

CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:31:50 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
@CANDLEQUEEN Thanks for posting this info, I will check it out.

@deepwaterdotter You're welcome. I think you will really like the site. I also like that once you find an author you like, you can search for all of their other books on Goodreads...You can also read tons of reviews on books you might be interested in. Its a great site. Hope you enjoy!

Re: Question for the book readers

Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:45:55 GMT

I just read. I think keeping track,etc is a little OCDC.

Re: Question for the book readers

chrystaltree — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:46:49 GMT

I buy my books from Amazon to read on my Kindle. I haven't bought a paper book in 15 or 20 years. My book purchases are on Amazon, I order book that I already read, Amazon tells me the date I bought it. Since I read for pleasure, I'm not in a race to read a particular number of books. I take them one at a time. I like to read books that are part of a series. When I finish a series, I take a little break before I start another one.

Re: Question for the book readers

chessylady — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:38:43 GMT

I do not read using an electronic device. I buy all my books. I have over $900 credit at a used bookstore nearby. When you buy a book, you get 50% off using your credit. I sold many books recently and got $2 credit for each. I have many books on hand waiting to be read. I also buy new books from Barnes and Noble. I track all my books read and give a one sentence review. I am currently reading four books. I read about a book per month. I plan to read more after the midterms since I will be limiting my consumption of news.

Re: Question for the book readers

sandy53 — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:05:08 GMT

I have a list of all the books I have read since high school (50+ years of reading). I keep it in a ring binder that holds 5.5 X 8.5 inch loose leaf paper. I have a list for each year and an alphabetical section listing by author. It is one of my most prized possessions although it means nothing to anyone but me.

I usually only read one book at a time unless one is nonfiction. Then I can intersperse it with a fiction book. I don't read much nonfiction. I love reading on my kindle, but I get new releases from my public library to save money. My library lets card holders put books on reserve pre-publication, so I am usually one of the first to get them when they arrive.

Re: Question for the book readers

shoesnbags — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:20:33 GMT

@qualitygal

To me, reading is like eating chocolate - pure pleasure. I can never get enough of either, and I don't have any desire to keep track of how much I indulge. Nowadays my reading is all on my ipad using the Kindle app and I like that it will tell me if I've already ordered a book. It also tells me how many days in a row and weeks in a row I've read, but since I read every day I don't need the app to tell me lol.

I order ebooks from the library and from Amazon through Bookbub. It's another free service that you sign up for and indicate your interests. They send a list of about 5 books a day that are reduced in price starting at $1.99. And every month I get to choose a free book, sometimes two, from Amazon Prime.

ETA To answer your question, I always read one book at a time.

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Rockycoast — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:25:05 GMT

I just read books (sometimes 2 different books at a time). No kindle for me. Just real books. I don't keep track of what I have read, no need to. Hubby and I just brought down close to 200 hardcover and paperbacks to the library donation bin. We almost filled it up!

Re: Question for the book readers

LindaSal — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:41:51 GMT

I read one book at a time. I'm kind of a slow reader so I like to take my time and find it confusing to have more than one book going. DH reads several at time, don't know how he does it. I still like holding my book in my hands, no kindle for me. Guess I am kind of old fashion, still relying on memory to not reread something I've already read.