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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Follow Friday (19)


Whooo its Friday (Thursday night) and time for another Follow Friday post! On FF, hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, two blogs are featured along with a book related question. This week's question...

Do you read one book at a time or do you switch back and forth between two or more?


Along with being an incredibly slow reader I am so a 'one book at a time' kind of girl. I've tried to read multiple books at a time, but I end up getting details and names mixed up and its just a complete mess. On top of that, it takes me twice as long to finish one of the books because I'm juggling the other ones at the same time. It just doesn't work for me, but more power to you if you can keep your stories straight!


Posted by at 7:05 PM

44 comments:

  1. JenniMarch 29, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I agree with you!! I read about a book every 2 days and I feel like im fast, but then I see people reading like 2 books a day on their blogs and I feel like a freaking snail!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Old follower!

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  2. Jessi (Geo)March 29, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I used to be that way! I keep notes on my thoughts now, I think that's the only thing that keeps two book separate for me, otherwise I'd be having the mess problem too. Thanks for stopping by :)

    Jessi @ Auntie Spinelli Reads

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  3. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)March 29, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    And you end up losing so much time trying to get back into the feel of the story. Just not worth it to me :) And if the characters names are similar?! Yep would make my eyes cross to do more than one at a time.

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  4. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsMarch 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I can't stop myself from reading a couple books at a time. I don't get confused very often, but it can happen. Old follower. Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. UnknownMarch 29, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Good point, Kristan! Confusion is a definite disadvantage of reading multiple books at a time. I'm a certified sufferer! :)

    So glad I found your blog today,
    Laura @ A Work of Fiction

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  6. Underworld Love AddictionMarch 29, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    One book at a time is definitely preferred :)

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  7. TrishMarch 29, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    my answer is pretty much the exact same as yours! i can only focus on one story at a time!

    Trish - My FF

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  8. JadeMarch 29, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I'm usually a one book kind of gal too. Just depends on if I've started a book on my nook. New follower!

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  9. FeliciaMarch 29, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I totally know what you mean. Sometimes the story can get confusing if you're juggling more than one book at a time.

    Thanks for stopping by,

    Livin' Life Through Books

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  10. _yay_March 29, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I understand how mixing up names could be a problem lol :-)
    Thankfully that hasn't happened to me...yet.
    I'm following you. Happy Friday!
    _yay_: FollowFriday

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  11. Word NerdMarch 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    It sounds like you like to savour your books. :-)

    Old follower...thanks for stopping by my FF

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  12. Vegan YA NerdsMarch 29, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I'm with you, I read one book at a time, it's much easier to get into it and it's easier when reviewing so I'm focused on one book only!

    Thanks for the comment on our blog, we're now follwing you :)

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  13. PatriciaMarch 29, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I'm a one book at a time-reader, too, but for other reasons. I'm a very fast reader, so most books I finish in one sitting and switching books doesn't make much sense, I think. :D

    Patricia // My FF

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  14. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRMarch 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    LOL I'm usually a one-book-at-a-time girl too, but sometimes I cheat. ;)

    Have a lovely weekend!

    Amber
    The Musings of ALMYBNENR

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  15. Jac (Two Moms Reading) March 29, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I think I'll blame my ADD for going against the grain this week ;) I am definitely a multiple books at once kind of gal.

    Stop by and see my TGIF/Follow Friday!

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  16. SarahMarch 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Old follower now also following through Networked Blogs, I'm in agreement about just reading the one book, my FF

    http://headstuckinabook.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/feature-and-follow-friday-21.html

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  17. Obsession with BooksMarch 29, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Hi & Happy Friday!

    I used to read one book at a time but tend to read on different devices now so have 2+ going sometimes.

    My FF, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/feature-follow-friday-30th-march.html

    Have a nice weekend, Sharon

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  18. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Hi there :) just hopping through...

    That's why if I'm reading quite a few books I like to jot notes as I read, it helps when it comes to writing my review.

    Here is my choice...

    Feature & Follow

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  19. Pocketful of BooksMarch 30, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I LOVE your background! Pretty!

    New follower :-)

    I can't control myself if I receive a book I really want to read- it must be started right away! My FF: http://pocketfulofbooksblogger.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/follow-friday_30.html

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  20. JamieMarch 30, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Thanks for stopping by the blog. Glad to hear you read The First Days and Fighting to Survive - I just read those, too. I'm loving Siege, although it's quite the tear jerker.

    Old follower :)

    Happy Friday!

    Jamie @Addicted2Heroines

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  21. AmandaMarch 30, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    The rare times I do read more than one I usually either make notes or skim back over what I've already read...it's pretty time consuming!

    Thanks for stopping by LIO!

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  22. ReaMarch 30, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    I can understand why you only read one book at once. I used to be like that but rediscovering literature (and discovering GoodReads) has change the way I approach reading.

    My FF.

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  23. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Total agreement w/ you:) Following you back:)Old follower:)

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  24. thebooktwinsMarch 30, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    New Follower.

    I definitely agree. One book at a time. It's like... would you watch two TV shows at the same time? No, because there are so many things and details you would miss out on.

    My Follow Friday

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  25. ChiKittieMarch 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Happy Friday, Kristan - I am the same way I tend to get confused if I read more that one book at a time.

    Hope you enjoy reading your books this week.
    - Old Follower.

    - Beckie
    My FF post: FF

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  26. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    New follower - thanks for stopping by.

    I never could commit myself to just one book . . . if I'm not in the mood for dragons and magic today, I'd rather switch gears to space travel or a black-ops assassination than allow my mood to ruin the first read.

    Bob @ Beauty in Ruins

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  27. IreneMarch 30, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    New follower here. 1-2 books for me.

    http://iwrightleia.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature-and-follow-friday-my-1st-time.html

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  28. Justin941March 30, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by. :D I made sure to follow.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 30, 2012 at 10:53 AM

      I totally agree, have a happy Friday!

      http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/03/feature.html

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  29. CayceMarch 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I'm a really fast reader, so that could one of the reasons I read so many books at one time. Even if I read many at once, I still finish them pretty quick, so I won't forget what they were about.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF, following you back now.
    Have a great weekend!

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  30. MellianeMarch 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I always read two books but I don't know how I always finish them at the same time.

    here is mine

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  31. NingMarch 30, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I can't read more than one book at once otherwise I'd be really confused.
    Thanks for stopping by myFF!

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  32. MeganMarch 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for commenting and following me! I am now doing the same for you!

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  33. Sarah@Catching BooksMarch 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Great post and thanks for stopping by!!

    It depends on my mood..sometimes I can read more then one book at a time but other times I just stick with one :D

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  34. The Avid ReaderMarch 30, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    I read more than one book at a time. I like being able to read where ever I am.

    New Follower

    MY FF

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  35. MoMarch 30, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    I'm glad we are of like mind on this one! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    I'm following you as well!

    Mo

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  36. UnknownMarch 30, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I admire that you can do one book at a time! I don't have nearly that much patience!

    I'm following you as well now!

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  37. Debdatta Dasgupta March 30, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I always read one at a time so that I can give my full attention to it!

    NEW Follower!

    Debdatta@b00kr3vi3ws

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  38. Miss Vain's Paranormal FantasyMarch 30, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Hi Kristan,

    So happy I'm not alone in the reading one book at s time! I agree, it gets difficult to keep the story straight!;) lol
    Old follower :)

    Thank you for visiting my FF
    Have a great weekend!:)

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  39. Kelly @ Books and BeautiMarch 31, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I used to be a rather slow reader myself, I still think I'm slower than I want to be but if I try to read too fast I end up missing things in the story. It's just easier for me to read slower and one book at a time.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm a new follower.

    Kelly @ Dandelion Dreams

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  40. Christina @ Biblio ThoughtsMarch 31, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks for visiting and following my blog! I've followed back :)

    I would definitely buy more books if I had the money. As of right now, the only way I can read books is if I check them out from the libary.

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  41. LivMarch 31, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    There seems to be a lot more book jugglers vs. book singlers, but I can understand the confusion two or more would. New follower!

    Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  42. Christy @ TheReaderBeeMarch 31, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    I'm a really slow reader as well! I've been trying to work on that. ;) Thanks for hopping by for FF!

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  43. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthApril 1, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I can only read one book at a time, otherwise I get characters and storylines mixed up. I like to pay attention so I can do a good review.
    Thanks for stopping by.
    Waiting For Wentworth

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