Do you ignore people when reading a good book?

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Re: Do you ignore people when reading a good book?

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It often happen, because books have the power to fully immerse us, sometimes even without us realizing it. That's what I love about reading.
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I have to admit...Yes. Yes, I do ignore people when I'm reading a good book. This is not an issue at home since I have my own reading nook. Also I think having a boyfriend who is also a bookworm helps.
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I do especially if it's a hard cover. I mean you can tell I'm reading as much as you would tell if i were listening tp music on my headphones. :hand:
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Post by Jen Cowhig »

I don't do it intentionally but sometimes I get so absorbed in a story that I lose all sense of time and my senses just shut off. I wouldn't know somebody was there unless they physically touched me. However, I also have asked for people to wait so I could finish the page I was on and then talk or do whatever else needs to be going on
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Post by London Baum »

I don’t mean me but it Totally happens at times and it drives my husband and kids crazy haha

I just get super focused and don’t even hear what’s going on around me
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Yes!! It surprises me sometimes because I can be so immersed in a book that your voice and actions seem distant
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Yes I do. When I'm reading I'm so immersed that everything else feels vague and empty. Sometimes I think I might be addicted to reading
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