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How many books do you read, for leisure, per month?

Did you ever notice that people seem to talk more about reading in the summer months? I suspect we all read during the darker winter days as well, but "beach reading" and bestseller lists do tend to be part of everyday conversations for the vacations days of June – August. And, there is also the current book club phenomenon. It may be one of very few times that a woman actually gathers with friends outside of motherhood or career realms, and publishers are really starting to take note (and figure out how to connect with us!).

Whether it is a thick historical tome, the latest legal thriller or fiction, light or heavy, reading is a fairly universal past-time. It's just a matter of how engrossed you can manage to get, or not. I am on the extreme side of that pendulum, and read a lot of everything all the time, but what about you?

1 book per month|I find just a few spare moments every day to lose myself ? but love it. (27.8%)

3 to 6 books per month|I have made daily reading a steady half hour or so habit, and find it incredibly relaxing. (34.7%)

6+ books per month|My library card is worn out and I am practically a shareholder at Barnes and Noble. (15.6%)

Magazines only|I like smaller chunks of entertainment/ information that I can easily pick up or put down at a moment's notice. (21.6%)

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  • bobshabob By bobshabob
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    no comment

  • SweetRamblings7 By SweetRamblings7
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    My love of reading was instilled in me by my Mother.She always read to us kids when we were very young.I have read books since grade school,and have passed the love of reading to my Daughter,and Grandkids.I have a very huge collection of books,and add more to it all the time.I love reading the Bible,and other Christian related books.I like Gardening,Nature and Wildlife,Mystery,Classics,History,and so much more.I have lots of Cookbooks,and Craft books.

  • Jhanita By Jhanita
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    I too love reading, I try to read the bible every day before my day starts. I call this my prayer and meditation time. Then I read a lot of Christian books. One of my favorite authors being Francine Rivers. She is one of the best fiction Christian authors I've read. I would recommend anything by her.

  • Blessedgirl By Blessedgirl
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    With three kids, my time is limited. I read a lot of magazines and the bible.

    Blessedgirl

  • stampss By stampss
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    The time I read is right before I turn out the lights. I find that I can unwind from the day by having this alone time to myself and doing something for myself.

  • tracy35 By tracy35
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    I make time to read every day! It is part of my therapy for Anxiety. I always loved to read even when I was young. So when my counsler gave reading as an option I was very happy. Now I read so fast, I have a hard time keeping up with my favorite Authors. Wish there was a easy way of swapping books with others with my same intrests. Tracy,PA

  • coffeequeen By coffeequeen
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    I love to read and try to make some time every day. I like to read mysteries and fiction. As we are homeschooling our son, I find that I am reading some of the classic works of literature with him and have a whole new appreciation for these books.

  • desimama By desimama
    on Jul 30, 2007  

    I used to be an avid reader. Now 13 years and 3 kids later my definition of reading is picking up the latest gossip magazine and scanning it for a few minutes. I long for the days where I could curl up for a few hours and lose myself in a good book.

  • Ninamarie By Ninamarie
    on Jul 31, 2007  

    Most of my reading is my Bible or related. Joyce Meyer,Max Lucado. I do enjoy home magazines. My 13 year old daughter loves to read also, she gets it from me!

  • misshavisham By misshavisham
    on Jul 31, 2007  

    Addicted to magazines for certain, but also try to raise the intellectual level by reading classics (not as often as i should), best sellers (more often than I'd like to admit), and obscure books by niche authors (some of my most enjoyable reads). I just wish I used my library card more often... stacks of books can be found in every room of my home!