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Poll: Are you a Reader?

Rachel September 14th, 2008

Kristy, Kacy: you bring up an interesting question. I’m curious how many of our READERS consider themselves Readers with a capital R. And how many of you are just readers. Be honest. No one from your book club is going to know if you don’t really read the book and just go for the delicious spinach dip.

Are you a reader?

• I read until the world around me falls apart. And then I read a book to cheer myself up. I have no idea how many books I've read this year, but I keep track by the dozen.
• My library card is warm! I read about 24 books a year. How else can I keep up with the great new releases and the old classics?
• I read to keep up with my book group (usually). About a book a month.
• I'd love to read more, but I am: 1) too busy with work, children, or hobbies; 2) much too committed to my DVR; 3) too exhausted to read anything but the scriptures. Less than 6 books a year.
• I don't read for pleasure but I love reading this blog! Only 1 or 2 books a year.

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1. liahonagirl says:
   
   September 14th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

   You didn’t include one between the first and second options! I love reading and read lots and lots, but not to the exclusion of everything as the first option seems to indicate.

2. jer says:
   
   September 14th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

   Ditto, liahonagirl–I was hoping for an option in-between the first and second, too…

3. Andrea says:
   
   September 14th, 2008 at 11:30 pm

   I have to admit that I’m a #1, but I always thought I was just weird. I’m glad to see there are other people like me out there.

4. amylouwho says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 6:12 am

   I’d like to be a #1 but there are too many other things to do. . . oh wait . . .yep. the dishes are calling me!

5. svyeta says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 7:45 am

   I read way, way too much in my children’s opinions. I hope they don’t grow up thinking that Mom’s standard answer to questions was, “Whuh? Can you ask me again in five minutes? I need to finish this chapter.” Thank goodness for the invention of blogs so I can look productive while sitting at my computer, when really, I’m just reading.

6. mormonhermitmom says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 2:41 pm

   Yeah you need one between one and two; I read until the guilt of ignoring my family is too great to ignore, clean house and cook and drive like a maniac, and then get back to my book.

7. aubrey says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

   Books are my crack.
   I had to vote in the “I’d love to read more but..” category, because it’s absolutely true. If I gave in to my reading obsession I would read ’til everything around me fell apart and my kids died of starvation, or were buried under piles of laundry and toys and junk. I love to read and I have no self control about it once I get started.
   So I have to limit myself to just a few times a year of letting myself get sucked into a book. Because I am not capable of moderation when it comes to books. It’s either devour the book or don’t read it.

8. Angela says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

   I chose the second one but I think maybe the first one would be more accurate if you count online reading. I’m all over the political blogs and regular blogs like this one. Yes, there are many things that need to be done at my house but not until I’m finished reading.

9. theirmomhiswife says:
   
   September 15th, 2008 at 11:12 pm

   I was hoping for an option above #1. If I am not reading(like when I am driving the car or washing the dishes)I am listening. I probably need a 12 step program. Hopefully it’s in book form :0)

10. sage says:
    
    September 17th, 2008 at 11:39 am

    I guess I would’ve gone for a 1 1/2 option as well. Although I used to let the world fall apart, there’s more of it now and my reading time is cut shorter (especially now that I don’t nurse the baby, that was a great excuse). I’ve also been watching too much sarahvision (I mean television).

11. Guest Post: Jen | Light Refreshments Served says:
    
    September 26th, 2008 at 8:01 am

    [...] writer. She has some great recommendations for us here and many more on her blog, if you are a Reader. I think we all like fresh book ideas. Be sure to share your favorites in the comments below. [...]

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