Currently Reading Book Tag

I’m loving doing book tags more and more recently, so today I thought I would do the Currently Reading Book Tag. This was created by Charly Reynhorse. And don’t forget to check out their view.

Also if you have any book tags that you would like me to check out and maybe do, let me know! I always like discovering new tags to do. So let’s get right into it.

1. How many books do you usually read at once?

I normally can only read one book at a time. I don’t have the brain capacity to read multiple books at once, because then I start getting confused. Stories start to blend and then I don’t know what is happening. However, sometimes I will listen to a book and then have one on the go in physical form. But if this does happen, the one that I am reading by audiobook is most likely nonfiction.

2. If you’re reading more than one book at a time, how do you decide when to switch to reading the other book (do you read a certain amount of pages in each?)

Because I travel a lot for work. I would normally listen to my audio on the train and then read a physical book or on my phone during my break and at home. But normally I would to at least finish a chapter, or get to the point of a book where I can put it down.

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3. Do you ever switch bookmarks while you’re partway through a book?

I use whatever I can get my hands on as bookmarks so yes. I’m really bad and I have so many different bookmarks, but if it’s not in grabbing distances, then it doesn’t go in. Most of the time it’s a piece of paper, a receipt, or whatever else I have around.

4. Where do you keep the book you’re currently reading?

Depends where I am. For the most part, it stays in my bookbag, which is inside one of the bags that I take to work. I work 5 days a week, so it’s more convenient for me to have it there. However, if it’s not there, it’s on the side of my bed close to me.

5. What time of day do you spend the most time reading?

In the morning and at night. As I’ve said before, I do most of my reading travelling to and from work. It’s about a 40min – 1 hour travel time each way, so I do get a lot of reading done in that time. I’m on public transport for most of it. When I’m at home, it’s whenever I have the time really.

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6. How long do you typically read in one go?

This is such a hard question to answer because it honestly depends on the book. But typically 40 minutes. But I could read for a few hours if I’m really into the book. And there are times that I can finish a book in a whole sitting.

7. Do you read hardcovers with the dust jacket on or off?

I don’t own many hardcovers, because they are super expensive here in Australia. But when I do read my hardcovers, dustjacket off for sure.

8. Which position do you mainly use to read?

On the train, sitting. If I am at home. I love just laying in my bed and reading. I have a lot of back problems so sitting for too long makes things difficult.

9. Do you take the book you’re currently reading with you everywhere you go?

Pretty much. And if I don’t. I always have my phone on me which I use to read my kindle books. It’s not very often that I go anywhere without a book.

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10. How often do you update your progress in the book you’re currently reading on Goodreads?

Pretty much right away. I would forget otherwise. I don’t always update the book that I am currently reading all the time. But as soon as I finish it, I update it. There are months when I would read quite a few books and if I don’t update my Goodreads, I might forget some.