tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post8947528806122783094..comments2024-02-13T09:38:07.389-05:00Comments on Carrie's Procrastinatory Outlet: The Reading LifeCarrie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13751498516235657725noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-28430743372765148562011-05-25T22:31:57.217-04:002011-05-25T22:31:57.217-04:00@Carrie -- Thanks! I had about 20 guesses. Wasn...@Carrie -- Thanks! I had about 20 guesses. Wasn't even close. since they keep bumping their way to the top of your list, I kept thinking they must be zombie-related.David Kazziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753721662077319561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-68042202589592753132011-05-25T10:44:24.560-04:002011-05-25T10:44:24.560-04:00I'm happy someone is expressing this... too ma...I'm happy someone is expressing this... too many people have let reading wither from their lives. I was always a reader but working in a book store has opened up a bigger world to me. Having to read for handselling is almost like retraining your brain. I probably spend about... 3 to 4 hours a day reading as an average... way more than you mentioned, but the half hour a day is a good start (maybe everyone needs to go on a reading training program). I almost never sit down and watch tv anymore, and when I tell customers that they are stunned. It's almost an oddity to do something for entertainment that does not involve a screen or a channel changer. <br /><br />Incidentally, your TBR pile reminds me of mine. le sigh.<br /><br />http://www.bibliopunkk.net/2010/09/pile-pile.htmlbibliopunkkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074158740209954369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-20466792435159629452011-05-24T10:59:31.600-04:002011-05-24T10:59:31.600-04:00Excellent post, and yes I feel the same way. As a...Excellent post, and yes I feel the same way. As a YA librarian, it's my JOB to read and know the market so that I can push the right books on the right kids. Yet somehow I read less now than I ever have in my life. Those stolen moments are all I have for reading, and usually there's a little voice telling me I should be writing instead :)BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-9590164240370339142011-05-24T10:38:26.467-04:002011-05-24T10:38:26.467-04:00Sorry David! CP = Critique Partner. I've been...Sorry David! CP = Critique Partner. I've been reading drafts this week (and they're all awesome which makes me happy!)Carrie Ryanhttp://www.carrieryan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-87539072727956487302011-05-23T22:15:16.523-04:002011-05-23T22:15:16.523-04:00Audio books have been a life saver for me! Not onl...Audio books have been a life saver for me! Not only do they keep me company during my very long commute to work, but during all household chores, etc. My books are on my mp3 player and if I am driving, cleaning, mowing the lawn or having a slow day at work I am listening to a great book! I still sit down and read hardcovers too, but I fly through audio books and I actually look forward to those mundane tasks now. I just spent 4 hours cleaning my house and was "reading" the entire time! I know audio books can be expensive, but your local library is an excellent resourse as many offer digital downloadable books to borrow the same as hardcovers.Kristin Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14366820676928222431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-31131824138791471722011-05-23T22:14:40.221-04:002011-05-23T22:14:40.221-04:00Ack! I made the same resolution this year--and, su...Ack! I made the same resolution this year--and, surprisingly, I'm doing pretty well! The difference for me has been different formats--I bought a Kindle (which I read much faster on for some reason) and I'm doing a ton more audiobooks (through Audible, which Ilove). The only problem? I'm ignoring the ever-growing stack of PAPER books I already have to read!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-83673080508598575032011-05-23T21:29:10.130-04:002011-05-23T21:29:10.130-04:00wow I'm the same way..not with finding time to...wow I'm the same way..not with finding time to read <br />My trouble is keeping up with my ever growing TBR pile<br />its like for every two books I barrow 5 take thier place and not only that but the library can only get the books so fast so for every non delivery day that I don't have a book in my hands I'm wasting time I could spend reading but only becuse I'm not getting the books fast enough lol<br /><br />booksick is what I call it when you get overloaded by books becuse reading should be fun! but then you look at your TBR list and think "this is fun?" <br /><br />but yeah its crazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-82348997068794164542011-05-23T18:59:59.011-04:002011-05-23T18:59:59.011-04:00Sigh. Catching up with the TBR list is impossible....Sigh. Catching up with the TBR list is impossible. I cancelled cable (gasp), read at night, read in the morning, Kindle in waiting rooms, but I know what you mean. Reading in sips isn't the same thing as a weekend binge, is it? Anyway, I hope this means you'll be Dining & Opining soon? :)Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-25700398476344974012011-05-23T15:32:30.521-04:002011-05-23T15:32:30.521-04:00OK, I give up. What's a CP book?OK, I give up. What's a CP book?David Kazziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753721662077319561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-74331167637568948002011-05-23T11:16:16.871-04:002011-05-23T11:16:16.871-04:00I struggle with this as well. I go through waves w...I struggle with this as well. I go through waves where I devour a few books a week, then I don't read anything for a few weeks. It's not ideal, but priorities change daily. Today, I have to catch up on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Off to read. :)T.S. Weltihttp://tswelti.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-21765774403914425992011-05-23T11:00:30.936-04:002011-05-23T11:00:30.936-04:00GREAT post! I've struggled with trying to prio...GREAT post! I've struggled with trying to prioritize reading too, but anymore I consider it a part of my daily "to do" list, or a reward for completing writing goals. It is absolutely a part of our job and worthy of being made a priority!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790035.post-88583659291562329632011-05-23T10:57:26.047-04:002011-05-23T10:57:26.047-04:00I feel the same way. I find I can get more read if...I feel the same way. I find I can get more read if I acknowledge that I don't need to see the news three times a day, every time I sit down to eat. The added bonus is that lunchtime is now a lot less depressing, too.Roshttp://www.warpcoresf.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com