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I haven't read a book for liesure for years... decades really. I just don't have time. The only reading I get in are the few blogs I visit and tech manuals/guides/etc I need for my career. In fact, I barely have time to watch TV and have to DVR everything to fit it in.
I think it's great people are reading more, but color me surprised that ebooks and e-readers are even newsworthy, much less buzzworthy, in our fast-paced, modern world. I guess that's why anyone wanting an iPad, which is pretty much an expensive Web browser/e-reader, is also surprising to me. Who would of guessed that people would be buying specialized gadgets to do something I figured most people didn't have the desire or time to do? Perhaps my schedule is too full... either that, or people are sleeping even less than me!
@Zer0fluX
I have barely enough time to read, and no time for TV.
@apostl3pol
I hear ya! I usually choose TV over books only because I can keep working while I watch.
@Zer0fluX if you switch your commute to-from work from a car to public transport you get an hour or two every day where you can easily read, also it is pretty cool read books on the beach during vacation or on weekends.
Books are far better for your brain than TV shows, because you are not only consuming information, but you also have to produce - you have to imagine the scenes in the book to enjoy it. This gives more pleasure and better brain exercise and also better brain relaxation from stress.
@aigarius
I agree with everything you said, but I don't have the option of using public transportation. It just doesn't work for me - I tried. I even tried carpooling so I could get in some casual reading on the ride, but I thought it was a little rude to ride with someone and never talk to them.
Anyway, I admit I actually COULD fit in some reading in 10-15 spurts here and there. I don't enjoy reading novels and such in that manner. It's fine for blogs, news, and such, but not so good for involved storytelling. To me it's as annoying as watching a movie in 5 minute intervals with hours between each viewing.
Ultimately, if I really wanted to read a book I would find a way. Perhaps when the kiddos are out of the house...
... at least I'll have a huge library of material to consume when I finally get back to it!