I become a little uncomfortable when the active queue gets too big. It was out of hand a couple months ago, but I whittled it down. Now I'm near the end of a good biography of Jefferson and have made a start in Summer People, andalso have Amy Tan's memoir and Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party on the nightstand. Die a Dry Death is coming in the mail and may leapfrog some of the others. So this is too many again.

Still no e-reader for this Luddite

I'm interested in the e-readers but I prefer paper after staring at a computer screen all day.

I don't know how people can read multiple books at one time because I cannot do it. I forget what happened and I find that I have to reread some of the previous chapters just to get my bearings. Also, I'd probably drive myself nuts and stress about how many unfinished books I had left to read. I'm someone that likes to plow through one book and move right onto the next. I always like to know that I have a book waiting for me when I am done. That's why I love having an ereader. I can store hundreds of books and if I finish one on the train I can start up the next one without missing a beat.

Danielle wrote: "I don't know how people can read multiple books at one time because I cannot do it. I forget what happened and I find that I have to reread some of the previous chapters just to get my bearings. ..."

Oh, I've got to get me an e-reader. The idea of books (as in many) held in the palm of my hand appeals to me. Imagine if the books were paper ones. That'd be a heavy stack to carry around with you!

P.S. Thanks for sharing, Danielle. I think I'm getting to be more like your reading habit is ;-)

I try to stick to two books at a time. I've tried reading just one at a time but there's always that book that I can't wait to start.

I have a 'nook' ereader. I wasn't sure if I would like it since I've always liked paper myself. But now that I've gotten used to it and it's convenience I don't go anywhere without it.

Christina wrote: "I try to stick to two books at a time. I've tried reading just one at a time but there's always that book that I can't wait to start.

I have a 'nook' ereader. I wasn't sure if I would like it s..."

I'm curious. Does it "feel" different when you read from your Nook as opposed to a hardback paper book? I mean does it help you to keep the two books different and separate since the media you're using is different?

I'm hoping this is what you mean. I've never had a problem keeping them separate, whether I'm reading a paper book or nookbook, maybe because I try to make sure it's two different genres. For instance right now I'm reading The Girl With the Drago Tattoo and The Knife of Never Letting Go which is YA.

Christina wrote: "I'm hoping this is what you mean. I've never had a problem keeping them separate, whether I'm reading a paper book or nookbook, maybe because I try to make sure it's two different genres. For insta..."

Okay, thanks, that helps me. I just read Dragon Tattoo a couple weeks ago.

I would say in 75% of the time I read only 1 book at a time.

There are four exceptions. When I was in college or school, I would read the reading assignment and a book for pleasure on the side. I also sometimes read books to my kids on the side. Sometimes the book I am reading is part of a series and while I am reading it I may go back and re-read or skim through a prior volume. Finally, there are the occasions where while reading one book I see a book on my shelf and pick that up and re-read it. Even then I usually read it to completion before going back to the original book.

Hey Ed, I usually read at least two or three books at a time. They are usually from different genres because my mood varies throughout the week. I have a Kindle e-reader and LOVE it! The screen is nothing like reading from a computer because it is not backlit. Also, it has two built in dictionaries so you just click on a word and the definition pops up. It is very helpful when I read historical novels that use termanology that is well historical :)

Jules wrote: "Hey Ed, I usually read at least two or three books at a time. They are usually from different genres because my mood varies throughout the week. I have a Kindle e-reader and LOVE it! The screen i..."

Now the dictionary feature would be very useful. When I get in a book for review where I work, I stop reading my current book ("E" by Sue Grafton) and do the new book. Sometimes it's tricky to pick up the storyline in the old book.

The 'nook' also has a built in dictionary which is nice. I agree with Jules it is nice having the screen that isn't backlit it doesn't strain the eyes.

I read at least 5 at a time, usually more.

Wow

Ditto.

I can read 2-3 at a time. I can keep track of that many. I could go to as many as 4 but after that it gets confusing and I forget what I am reading.

4-5 at a time here.