The Rory Gilmore Book Club discussion

I don't want to seem rude but how do people read multiple books at a time?? I've tried it before and it just made me feel really awkward...

is there any way someone can help me so I can read multiple books at a time?

that sounds like a dumb question but if I start reading a book and I end up not liking it, I still push myself to finish it but since I don't like it, it takes me forever to finish it. so if that happens I just want to be able to have a break from that book and read a different book for a little bit yk?

i’m actually reading 5 different books at the moment! i usually prefer reading 1 book at a time, because i can focus on it better and i finish reading it quicker. but sometimes if i’m not that interested in a book, i’ll bookmark it and start another book. then i just go between the books depending on what i feel like reading that day. if i start a book and really like it however, i will read solely that book and i can finish it within a day or two. whereas me reading 5 different books that i’m mildly interested in, is going to take me longer to finish. it can be complicated trying to get through them all though, which is why i prefer 1 book at a time, but i think i sometimes have trouble getting into certain books which is when i loose interest and start reading others….hope this helps! :)

I usually read 2 books at a time! I have one on my kindle and another as a physical book. What helps me is to make sure I have different style of book and never the same author. I am currently reading a romance book on my kindle and a mystery YA physical book! I can find myself getting confused if they're too similar and blending the stories together (but I do this if I read a similar book straight after another).

I do the same where I will continue to read instead of DNFing, so this helps me as I can get a break and not feel bored of reading!

I can only read 2 at a time lol but I prefer 1 at a time

usually 2 books for me but i’d rather read one book

I always read lots of books at the same time, but when i really get into them i stop reading the others until i finish this one

I’ll often read two books at once, completely different genres; fiction and a self-help/non-fiction.

yeah I'll usually go for a non fiction, epic Sci fi and have a Contemporary something for easy reading

i usually don’t do that, only if the book i’m reading is boring me sooooo much but i must read it

I honestly lost count of how many books I’m currently reading. What’s great about this system though is that I’m constantly reading. Bored of one book start another 😂 it’s not like I never finish them though. I will always go back to them after some time, and depending on how fast paced and good the book is either finish or focus on it.

A lot of people read multiple books by choosing ones that feel different in style or genre, so they don’t feel like they’re forcing themselves to finish a book they’re not enjoying. This way, they’re naturally navigating through multiple topics and stories that fit their mood or needs at any given time. You could also try reading in different settings—like a light book when you’re on the go and a heavier one when you’re at home. By switching between your topics, you’re allowing yourself the freedom to explore various narratives and ideas without feeling restricted. The key is not to stress about finishing a book if it’s not working for you—it's okay to switch it up and dive into another story that excites you!

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I borrow a lot of books from the library so i read what's available to me in the moment. sometimes one book comes off hold or some times they come at me three at a time (because i have like 10+ books on hold at any given moment lol) plus i'm trying to get through my tbr so while i'm reading my now availablle library books i also read something from my own shelf and depending on the time of year i usually have to read1-2 books per semester for school. it all just adds up in a way for me. and i am also one to force myself to finish a book even if i am not super into it. i am getting better at dropping books i absolutely despise like 20% in. but when i'm over like 40-ish percent i just force myself (that if i don't like it off)

my reading habit looks like a commitment issue lol.

Nah, in fact it's a hell nah. I get so immersed in a book. Would live, breathe and dream about it...until it's over.
It's hard for me to manage course books with novels. Doing two books at a time would fry my nerves, so bad.

I totally get where you’re coming from — it’s not a dumb question at all! For a long time I felt the same way, like I had to stay loyal to one book until the end. What helped me was realizing that different books can serve different moods. For example, I might read something intense or emotional when I have quiet time in the evening, and then keep a lighter or fast-paced book for when I just want a break.

I also learned to give myself permission to *pause* a book I’m not connecting with — it doesn’t mean I’ll never finish it, but it lets me enjoy reading again instead of forcing myself through. Think of it like having different “reading playlists” for different moods.

As both a reader and an author, I’ve noticed that sometimes stepping away from one story actually makes me come back to it with more appreciation later.

Reading in a different format helps me. I read a book on my Kindle, a physical one, and an audiobook. I also read different books in different genres.

I go for different genres, one sci fi one non fic etc etc

The books I read depend on timing and genre. For example, for bedtime when the lights are out, I read a book on my kindle. Right now I'm reading Frankenstein on my kindle because it feels like a good before-bed book.

My general fiction book that I'm reading during the day when I have time is Chain Gang All Stars and I'm also reading the third book in the My Brilliant Friend Series as my background book that I pick up every now and then because it's relatively long and still different from Chain Gang. Sometimes I also read a non-fiction as my background book.

Mostly, for me, it's just about reading various books that are different from each other so they don't start bleeding into each other in my mind.