How many books are you reading?

[mkirkpatrick]

At the moment I am re-reading the book A Treatise on Cosmic Fire,by A.A. Bailey.Published by the Lucis Trust,New York.It has over 1300 pages and can
be a tad heavy.But as my grandfather always said (before "they" shot him)a
few words a day,helps keep ignorance at bay??


kind regards michael.

[Rufus]

Oh Rufus, anytime you want to get something off your chest, and the guys do love those things, please feel free to let Robert know how you feel. His complaint box is lonely and forgotten.

Michelle

Thanks but I was just trying to be funny. I don't like to bother Robert with anything unnecessary.

Rufe

[Rufus]

Yes Robert, good poll.

I like to read an actual book before I pass out. I sit up in bed and stuff my face with things that are probably not good for me, (like chips) but my tastes in books are decidedly boorish compared to you elite readers here. War books (factual history only) describing battles, and I feel so sorry for the German submariner boys and the young Japanese lads that went into war without any hope of survival.

An off-topic aside to Harmonygirl...When we discuss Goddess and God we generally forget the d/evil side of both. Our concept of this is quite incomplete. What is good? Is it good to go to war and kill? Is it evil to punish a child with a stick to cause him to learn not to speak poorly of his minority neighbor? Perhaps there should be a thread or poll on this subject.

[harmonygirl]

Good point Rufus. My conception of the Goddess (and I am aware that I am defining-which is bad!!) is not one of perfection, because nature is not perfect. I agree, right and wrong are just flipsides of the same coin but a lot of the moral or value judgements we use are kind of shortcuts in lieu of understanding background or subtext. Yes, I think there is a thread in this. Will you start it or shall I?

[HappytheStripper]

Just curious how many books people read at one time and how well you manage your reading time.

Also, other information that would be interesting:

1. How do you manage your reading time. Do you have specific times or places for reading specific books?
2. Do you write notes or reminders in your books? Why not.
3. Do you ever re-read a book. If so, do you immediately re-read the book or wait for a few months or years.
4. Do you read all of the same type of book or are your interests varied.
5. Do you prefer shorter books that get to the point, or really long books that provide a lot of detail.
6. Do you complete the books you read?
7. Where do you find time to read?
8. How long do you read at a time?

--Robert

I remember an instant when I read a book titled the Last of the Sunlight hours... It was so good... I read the whole book twice in a weekend... I was also newly married and hubby was shocked as I didnt cook him tea or make his lunch and as for breakfast... well lets say he learned to feed himself... mush to his dismay... this instant... I realised I needed to manage my time more wisely... regardless of being a speed reader.... if I was to fullfill my family obligations as mom and wife.
Now I find time to read... usually after having fullfilled parental and wifely obligations... although these obligations often require new input... when I have a particular problem... I use books as a resource... or reference... and I takes notes.... in this way I am able to clarify and learn....
I always complete books I read as it is never known whats at the end... or sometimes I just read the end.... quite often books are repetitive in their subject and its often the conclusion I seek as opposed to the general Idea.
Sometimes I prefer shorter books providing I hold some degree of information about the topic...although having said that... I would rather read the longer ones as they contain more of the information I seek...
I often take notes in order to contain the information I am reading and I will cross reference alot of information.... often broadening ideas...
I find time to read mostly when I need to... I have a library of literature and use what books I have as resources... although I find myself in the second hand bookshops resourcing ideas.... I visist the bookshops often....throughout my experiences and friendships is quite often... as I aide alot of people in their quest for the self... sometimes I dont even buy the books... I stand there and read em....
The best books are my text books.... I love these like old worn tshirts and even fall asleep with them on my chest... I reckon it causes the information to flow to the head... (hehehe) I think that... as writing papers and completing assignments have become an easy task.... Its the symbols I choose to remember I find the hardest.... especially for containment in logical order....
I also like to read the daily national newspaper.... The Dominion... often providing a great source of up to date information... especially in the area of science...
As for the amount of time reading... I read as often or as little as I need... after having ensured the house is tidy... as an untidy home leads to an untidy mind of disorder within which information is gathered in a disorderly fashion...

And lastly I would like to say thanks mom who built the library into what it now is... a wealth of information at a glance.

[Briley4242]

Currently 3 that I alternate...However there are at least 3 others that I have started in the last 3-4 months that I will finish in the next 3-4 months. Currently in the middle of 2 Gary Zukav books...The Dancing Wu-Li Masters and Seat of the Soul...and always perusing the Bible or some type of scripture, I think there are some deeply hidden truths there.
Will be reading "The Divine Matrix" shortly.
- I often underline or even write notes in the books themselves.
- My interests vary, usually, I go through phases of 4-5 months reading the same/similar topics. I also seem to alternate periods of fiction and non-fiction (sometimes I just wanna escape with a great story).
- I hope to eventually, someday finish all the books I still have waiting for me.
- Usually read @ home, anywhere from 15" - 3', time and family permitting, of course..
- GREAT POLL, AND I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO READS MORE THAN 1 BOOK AT A TIME

[mkirkpatrick]

Currently 3 that I alternate...However there are at least 3 others that I have started in the last 3-4 months that I will finish in the next 3-4 months. Currently in the middle of 2 Gary Zukav books...The Dancing Wu-Li Masters and Seat of the Soul...and always perusing the Bible or some type of scripture, I think there are some deeply hidden truths there.
Will be reading "The Divine Matrix" shortly.
- I often underline or even write notes in the books themselves.
- My interests vary, usually, I go through phases of 4-5 months reading the same/similar topics. I also seem to alternate periods of fiction and non-fiction (sometimes I just wanna escape with a great story).
- I hope to eventually, someday finish all the books I still have waiting for me.
- Usually read @ home, anywhere from 15" - 3', time and family permitting, of course..
- GREAT POLL, AND I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO READS MORE THAN 1 BOOK AT A TIME

Just a brief word to say,hello and welcome to toequest Briley 4242,look forward to your
next post.

regards michael.

[brianm_2u]

Just curious how many books people read at one time and how well you manage your reading time.

Also, other information that would be interesting:

1. How do you manage your reading time. Do you have specific times or places for reading specific books?
2. Do you write notes or reminders in your books? Why not.
3. Do you ever re-read a book. If so, do you immediately re-read the book or wait for a few months or years.
4. Do you read all of the same type of book or are your interests varied.
5. Do you prefer shorter books that get to the point, or really long books that provide a lot of detail.
6. Do you complete the books you read?
7. Where do you find time to read?
8. How long do you read at a time?

--Robert

At the moment I am reading as follows:

(1) A+ Certification manual
(2) The Mobs and the Mafia by Hank Messic & Burt Goldblat © 1972
(3) The Bible
(4) Windows XP for Dummies 2nd edition

Replies to questions :

(1) I have no specific times. I read when opportunity allows.
(2) Yes I do.
(3) I do allow an undetermined amount of time to pass.
(4) They are varied.
(5) Size does not matter. I prefer accuracy and continuity.
(6) Yes
(7) I read when ever the opportunity arises.
( Between 30 mins and several hours.


I read for enjoyment purposes as well as retainable referential material .

Brian

[RascalPuff]

One on philosophy, one on physics and one on phenomenology. They are all related.

[SuntaDJ]

i make time when i find a book that interests me

i voted 1 book but at the moment im taking a break from my third attempt of understanding The Hitchikers Guide To The Galaxy (restraunt at the end of the universe)

no matter how many times i read these books i allways pick up on something new and i think i am finally starting to understand a little of what Douglas Adams was trying to say

at least i think i am