The Currently Reading Tag


I saw Jessica at Reading with Jessica do this tag and decided to play along. 
Tag was originally created by Booktuber Charly Reynhorse.


HOW MANY BOOKS DO YOU READ AT ONCE?
One or two. And if it's two, the second book is an audio book. For some reason I can read one and listen to one with no problem, but reading more than one at a time is a no-go.

IF YOU'RE READING MORE THAN ONE BOOK AT A TIME, HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHEN TO SWITCH BOOKS (DO YOU READ A CERTAIN NUMBER OF PAGES IN EACH)?
This one is easy. I only listen to an audio book while in the car - usually on my daily commute to/from the office. Otherwise I'm reading my physical/ebook.

DO YOU EVER SWITCH BOOKMARKS MIDWAY
 THROUGH A BOOK?
Nope. Can't think of why I would.

WHERE DO YOU KEEP THE BOOK YOU'RE
 CURRENTLY READING?
Typically it's always within reach, no matter where I am. Whether I'm reading a physical book or on my phone/iPad/Kindle, it's always on my person or within reach (desk, purse, etc).

WHAT TIME OF DAY DO YOU SPEND THE
 MOST TIME READING?
Mostly in the evenings but also whenever I can snag a few minutes. Sometimes during lunch, while waiting at an appointment, sitting in traffic, the bath... I'm always prepared with my book to read whenever/wherever.

HOW LONG DO YOU TYPICALLY READ
 AT A ONE SITTING?
Not that long, really. Thirty minutes, maybe an hour. I'm always amazed when I hear someone say "I read the book in one sitting." I can't do that. I get antsy, my attention wanders, I have other things to do... whatever the reason, I rarely sit and read for more than an hour at a time.

DO YOU READ HARDCOVERS WITH THE
 DUST JACKET ON OR OFF?
If I'm reading a hardcover, the dust jacket comes off and stays on the shelf so it doesn't get worn/damaged. Also, it's just easier to hold the book with the dust jacket off.

WHICH POSITION DO YOU MAINLY USE TO READ?
I'm guessing this means where do I read?? Let's go with that. Most of my reading is done either in my uber-comfy recliner in the library (although the side effect of said uber-comfy recliner is that I sometimes fall asleep, but I'm not complaining) or in "my corner" of the sofa. (Do you find the people in your home have "their spots" where they sit? I totally do.) One place I never read: the bed. I've never found it comfortable to read in bed.

DO YOU TAKE YOUR CURRENT READ
 EVERYWHERE YOU GO?
Always.
ALWAYS.
A-L-W-A-Y-S.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU UPDATE YOUR READING
 PROGRESS ON GOODREADS?

Not constantly but not just when I start and finish, either. I update after I've read a sizable chunk or after a particularly dramatic/funny/emotional scene and I have something to say about it.

WHO DO YOU TAG?
If you want to do the tag, consider yourself tagged! :)


HOW ABOUT YOU? 
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO READ?

10 comments

  1. I am so with you on only reading one book and listening to one audio at a time. I can't read two books at a time for some reason. I always have my book with me too :)

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    1. The thought of leaving the house without a book is horrifying. LOL

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  2. fun tag! :) Always love to learn more about you :) your answers crack m up as usual. Especially the "I'm guessing this means where do I read?? Let's go with that" :) I have very similar habits with the difference I don't carry physical books with me. They stay on my nightstand because I KNOW I would lose them. So when I'm out of the house and not driving [which is when I listen to audio books] I read my eARCs e.g. when I'm waiting at my kids practices and dr. appointments. I love that you have an uber-comfy recliner AND a library! a little jealous but happy for you :)

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    1. OMG losing a physical book would be devastating. *cringes thinking about it* Luckily it's never happened to me. My library is my happy place, for sure. And the recliners are awesome... but are filled with magic that puts me to sleep withing minutes. LOL

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  3. This is so fun! We are so different with our habits! I almost never bring a book with me places unless I know I'll be sitting around for a long time or something. I can read two books (I actually used to allll the time) but now it's usually one. I can do two but only if it's an ebook and a physical. And I generally only get to read once a day, at night, but when I do, I do it for at least an hour or two. I am the same with the dust jacket though! Who leaves those ON!? Hahha.

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    1. Not taking a book with me would freak me out. I can't stand the thought of being bookless. LOL And what kind of monster reads with the dust jacket on? Who are those people??!!

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  4. I read anywhere I can but mostly on my way to and from work. I always have a book with me, it would be weird if I didn't. Fun tag!

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    1. I agree, leaving the house without a book is just... NO.

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  5. Love this tag! I might have to join you and do this one! <3

    Charlotte | https://charlotteidek.com

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    1. I hope you do, Charlotte! It’s fun to see everyone’s answers. :)

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