Ever get bored of reading?

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 09 Apr 2010, 08:47

Have you ever gone through phases where, for whatever reason be it work or stress or just outgrowing your habits, you dont read? I tend to be always reading at least one book but the pace at which i read can vary greatly from about 200 pages a day to just a chapter or two. At the moment im going through a quieter period of reading and i am slower than usual because of work commitments and my other hobbies.

What about other members of this forum, what are your low and high points of reading?

MuchoLoco · Post by **MuchoLoco** » 09 Apr 2010, 10:33

For me it is often a matter of how busy I am. If I was retired with not much to do I think I could read all the time, but with a busy life I find that I go in spurts like you. Some times it will take me a month to finish a book, because I just can't get the time, but other times I will read through a book in 2 or 3 days. So I guess I don't get bored of reading, just consumed with everything.

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 09 Apr 2010, 10:45

MuchoLoco wrote:For me it is often a matter of how busy I am. If I was retired with not much to do I think I could read all the time, but with a busy life I find that I go in spurts like you. Some times it will take me a month to finish a book, because I just can't get the time, but other times I will read through a book in 2 or 3 days. So I guess I don't get bored of reading, just consumed with everything.

Yes, im similar in that my work and my hobbies can sometimes overtake my ability to read. I always like to be reading something but it took me 2 months to read my last book, all 500 pages of it....

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 09 Apr 2010, 13:44

There have been periods in my life when reading had to take a back seat to family & work commitments. I find that at times of major change like taking on a new job or when I moved house my life rhythm (for want of a better description) got disrupted & it can take a while for a new routine to become established & reading time to find its place again in that routine.
But once reading fits itself into a new routine it very quickly expands to fill any available time slots and I'm back to my "normal" self again.

Fee Verte · Post by **Fee Verte** » 10 Apr 2010, 12:54

I read more when I am seriously stressed out, I find it more relaxing than anything I know. Also, if I find a really good read I try to spread the pleasure over a longer period; although sometimes good intentions go out of the window and I devour a book in a few sittings

The latter is particularly true of historical biographies.

coolgeek93 · Post by **coolgeek93** » 11 Apr 2010, 22:20

I can only read for maybe a month or so before I get tired of reading. Then I get into something else for a month or so, then get tired of that, etc. A few months later I get back into reading. Its a cycle. Same with video games, tv, and writing.

Pinkpaper · Post by **Pinkpaper** » 12 Apr 2010, 06:59

When I got pregnant and then had my baby I went off reading completely (unless it was a baby related book) I just wasnt interested for a period of about a year. Now I read far more than I ever did before, it really allows me to switch off even if only for a few minutes.

soniakhan33 · Post by **soniakhan33** » 12 Apr 2010, 09:36

yes I have gone on such places,......

The Mythwriter · Post by **The Mythwriter** » 12 Apr 2010, 12:43

I tend to alternate between reading and gaming, I'm a pretty big gamer but my bookshelves are far more voluminous than the game racks, so I feel it's justifiable, haha.

During the college semesters though, I tend not to read as much simply because my mind is already being strained and it's a relief to do something mindless... which Atlas Shrugged most certainly is not, don't know what I was thinking to start that a few weeks ago, and obviously I haven't gotten too far yet. Once summer starts, though, I'll probably get through it in no time.

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 12 Apr 2010, 13:59

The Mythwriter wrote:I tend to alternate between reading and gaming, I'm a pretty big gamer

Really? What systems do you have? Im a pretty big fan of games myself, mostly racing, horror and puzzle games and whenever i get the time i like to play some games on the PS3, Nintendo DS and PSP.

The Mythwriter wrote: During the college semesters though, I tend not to read as much simply because my mind is already being strained and it's a relief to do something mindless..

I hear you! When i was in college and cramming for an important exam, i didnt even want to read a magazine after if, never mind a book!

Stinkin' Fascist · Post by **Stinkin' Fascist** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:31

The Mythwriter wrote:
I tend to alternate between reading and gaming, I'm a pretty big gamer

Really? What systems do you have? Im a pretty big fan of games myself, mostly racing, horror and puzzle games and whenever i get the time i like to play some games on the PS3, Nintendo DS and PSP.

Haha, we should all get online together and play COD or something, Project Gotham.

As far as reading goes, I hardly get bored of it, but I can't focus on it sometimes and I get angry at myself for not concentrating it.
Then I'll pick up a book that I can't stand and there that goes...
Dude, I only read like military, tech, game, sport, photo, animal, and mechanic magazines; haha.

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:52

I only really read game or movie magazines and yes, if anyone is up for online gaming just PM me and we sort something out with regard to a few sessions.

Stinkin' Fascist · Post by **Stinkin' Fascist** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:54

Haha, that would probably work if I had a functioning PS3...

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:56

Stinkin' Fascist wrote:Haha, that would probably work if I had a functioning PS3...

Why what happened to it? The PS3 is the only big system i own and the DS and PSP are my portable systems.

Stinkin' Fascist · Post by **Stinkin' Fascist** » 12 Apr 2010, 14:59

Let's just say I basically have a shell now...
Well, I suppose it functions in excellent condition for ripping people off, knocking them out, or breaking into a car, haha.

There was construction at my house and it died from dust inhalation and kiddies...

Eh, I'm not a big fan of the DS, but I own a Darth Vader edition PSP that my nephew chucked at a wall and screwed up.
So after replacing the thumbstick sensor and having it go back to running my character into the wall in front of it, i've decided to sell it.
Haha, what luck...