Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority

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That's interesting.
I read about 15 books last year.

This year, I'm a little behind so far, at only 2 books.
I usually read 1 per month, because it takes some money, but not too much for the benefits.

I use Kindle because I can read a sample of a book free, before I decide to purchase it. That's a huge benefit.
I've read about 20 samples so far this year, and they are not long, usually one can read the sample in about 20-30 minutes.

The ones I read are usually by well known christian authors, but lately I have read some which have given me some political insights, but since that cannot be discussed here, I have to remain silent.
 
I look a lot like him, except I don't have his pecs, or his abs, or his arms, or his hair, or his cheekbones, or ...

*sigh*

Never mind ... :(
 
I loved my Dick and Jane books in grade school and was a good reader,my Mom bought me the full set of the Bobbsey Twins and some books on Abraham Lincoln who I loved to read about. I sort of let up while the kids were young and then made up for time after I retired. I love biography's but can't find enough of them to interest me so I supplement with fiction. Now I'm up half the night reading. No wonder I have sleep issues. I get my books from the library right on to my kindle and also use Hoopla. I find that even with all the reading I do I'm a terrible speller. Some people find that strange.
 
I don't read books but read things on the internet, does that count? I've read 2 books on kindle this past year. I like it because the print is large and my eyesight is not so good.
 

When I was a pre-reader I could not wait to learn to read. I wanted to know everything. I can even remember looking at billboards when on trips with my parents waiting until I could magically read them because I was sure they were very important.

Once I started I rarely stopped. Granted I read less now than before, but I still read as much as I am able. I prefer paper books, never quite getting into Kindle books. But I have some on my Kindle that I do read on occasion.
 
I pretty much lived in the public library as a kid, usually while recovering from your typical childhood injuries - falling off cliffs, knocking oneself unconscious, etc. :rolleyes:
 
Another reader here, I can sit down with a good detective book and forget that the cat has to be fed :rolleyes:

With all the readers here I am a bit surprised that we do not have an active thread to exchange reviews and recommendations on our reading.
 
Mizzkitt said:
Another reader here, I can sit down with a good detective book and forget that the cat has to be fed :rolleyes:

With all the readers here I am a bit surprised that we do not have an active thread to exchange reviews and recommendations on our reading.
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You should start one!
 
Mizzkitt said:
Another reader here, I can sit down with a good detective book and forget that the cat has to be fed :rolleyes:

With all the readers here I am a bit surprised that we do not have an active thread to exchange reviews and recommendations on our reading.
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Hi,there is a book group called 'what's going on between the covers'.I was posting there ever since I joined in Aug'17,but nobody else seemed to participate so I gave up. The last entry was in Feb Sue
 
I've been a life long reader,its one of my favorite hobbies to do in my retirement.
I've kept a book journal of all the books I've read since 1990,another journal I keep are which books I've really enjoyed,explained in detail why.
Ihave no desire to get a Kindle or a Nook,prefer the paperback or hardcover in my hand. Sue
 
I read regularly, mostly library books. I have a card that covers all libraries in the southeastern portion of the state, including state college libraries. The best part of it is that you can borrow from a library in any city or town (within the limits of the district) and return it to any library, again, within the district. I also keep two active cards in 2 communities in the state of Maine, where we spend a few months each year.

My wife is a book buyer and deal mostly through Amazon or local used book stores. We both end most days laying in bed and reading ourselves to sleep. Sadly, in the last couple of years, we are finding it harder to read with artificial light unless it is very bright. I sometimes use large print editions as it is easier, but, thankfully, I can still survive the regular print editions.
 
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