The Secret To Reading Multiple Books At The Same Time 

i've had friends and family make comments about my reading multiple books at once my entire life, but i feel the same as you. it really isn't any different than watching multiple tv shows at once + it really is refreshing sometimes to be able to jump between genres if you're not really feeling something at the moment. i usually limit myself to 4 books at a time, but i have 9 books going rn + it's no big deal. 🤷‍♀

I used to be the "one book at a time and can't DNF anything" guy. Now I usually read 4 to 5 books at the same time. Has really helped not to burn out and adding audio and e-books has increased the possibilities to read when you can easily read while commuting, doing chores etc. I usually have a fantasy book, a non-fantasy book, an e-book (usually fantasy) and an audiobook (fantasy or sci-fi) going on at the same time.

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is to read a book when you’re excited to read it, it’s lead me to reading the most books I’ve ever read in one year (46 so far)

As a doctoral student, I can attest to everything you’ve said. For me, it’s planning particular days to read certain things, since I have to juggle academic technical reading with my personal reading. It’s rough, but doing a little micro-managing, while being gentle with yourself really helps!

I don't usually read multiple books at once but I definitely jump genres, or jump series, after each book even if i have all the books of a series in my position. It's very rare that i just go to the next book in the same series right after finishing the previous book. I always mix it up there.

Mixing genres (or at the very least sub genres). is the key for me. I can keep up with as many as four books if I do that. Most of the time I will naturally have a morning book, a lunch book, and one or two evening books, but depending on pacing it happens quite often that one of the four books gets all my attention, usually once past the 60% mark. It’s happening now with a Robert McCammon mystery that suddenly became way too suspenseful and pushed my other two books aside until I’m done. I’m doing a crime fiction month, but I went with one that’s sci-fi, one that’s Victorian, one that’s urban Fantasy and one southern gothic.

Love the new intro!! That's pretty cool. I read multiple books at the same time because I'm a borderline personality...I have to have variety or I get bored.

I think most people, myself included, find it very hard to stay emotionally invested in characters/events when reading 2+ books at a time. Feels less poignant and more watered down

The new opening is fabulous! I’ve usually got 7 or 8 books going at once, 3 nonfiction and the rest in different genres to keep up with my moods. I can’t really do audio books except for memoirs.

Could agree more about people reading at the pace they are happy reading at. Well said Mike. It’s not a competition. Great advice all over this video.

I agree with you on all points. I normally have multiple books going at once (right now I'm reading 7 books) and I see no downside to this.

Hi 👋 thank you for an interesting video..... for me personally I can only read one book at time and take my time with each book, I luv the journey with each book I read.... happy reading to you!! 😊🎞📽⚔️

Absolutely! I do this with reading as well as knitting. 😁

This works I remember I was reading a big book in the ASOIAF series and a biography at the same time years ago it does work as you said to read different genres at the same time. Reading different genres at the same time help to keep your reading exciting without burnout so your mind doesn't stay in one book.

I do audiobooks because it helps me get housework done. But I never understood speeding it up. So I have only listened to at normal speed. But generally I am usually reading two audiobooks and one or two print books. The second book whether audio or print is usually something I am reading with my son. So keeping everything straight in my head isn't difficult.

I totally needed this video! I’m the worst at thinking “no I shouldn’t start another book until I’ve finished my current one” but also incredibly guilty for feeling like I’m not reading fast enough. You’ve definitely talked some sense into me 😂 and I’m going to try and allow myself to pick up multiple books and stop worrying about how quickly I’m reading them. Thank you 🙏 perfect video at the perfect time! 📚

I think reading multiple books at once is great. I'm a big mood reader and sometimes that means I'm not feeling like reading the one book I have right now, doesn't mean I don't want to finish it but just right now I want to read something else. I often times find myself having a book I read during the day (morning, lunch break) and another one I read in bed before sleep. Right this minute I'm reading one adult fantasy, a YA fantasy, a thriller and a horror book 😆I've realized that, at least in my case, I don't think I've ever had a reading slump, just a time where I was forcing myself to read something I didn't feel like reading at the time. So yeah, I'd recommend giving this a try and see if it works for you too! ❤

Nice video. I usually do three at once based on the situation and let me explain - I have one audiobook going for when I commute or go running, I have one immersive book that I read at night when I have a large amount of time to devote to losing myself, and then I have one book that I can pick up or put down quickly - I like this option for things like reading at lunch at work - so a book that I can read for 15 minutes and then put down till the next day. They are usually different genres (fantasy, nonfiction, mystery etc).

That new opening was phenomenal! Reminds me of why yours is the best channel. Thanks

Thanks Mike. Makes me feel better about reading 3 books at once! I agree with the point about TV.

Always a nice to start a day off with a new video from mike

I read a physical book at lunch and on weekends; an e-book on my Kindle when I wake up and at bedtime. I've started with the 3rd book on my phone during work breaks and on the bus/train, though 2 books is the better way without getting bogged down.

“Maybe watch less TV” for reading fast. I didn’t get this advice from this channel but I agree. About 2 years ago I got bored of scrolling through Netflix or any other streaming service and got to the same conclusion as with cable. “There’s 400 channels and nothing on”. I’ve always been interested in reading but never could commit to setting the time aside to read a book. Through researching what ti read after the lord of the rings (Wheel of Time) your channel and a few other book tubers have influenced me to stop looking for TV shows and pick up a book instead. So I can appreciate your comment about watching less TV. For anyone wanting to read more it’s definitely good advice if that is their way of relaxing after work.

Love the new intro, Mike! Another great video as always :)

I think the main reason I made it through WoT without burning out is because after each book I read 1 or 2 Sci fi books (sometimes horror). It really helps with the burn out of a story or genre.

New intro is on point! Good job, Mike! :)

I listen to audio books when my hands and eyes are busy, but my mind is free to wander. I really love it. However, I'm like you I that I retain the information better reading with my eyes. I really enjoy listening to a book I already know and love when I'm doing chores.

I've been trying this method this year and it has worked wonders for me. I'll usually read one book in the morning and then read on my kindle at work in the afternoon. By chipping away at multiple books at once, it has helped me burn through my tbr at a much faster pace.

I read like 4 books at a time. Helps me not get burned out!

I’m definitely bringing this up tonight! 😊

In this regard, I think I am almost the polar opposite of Mike. My wife and I actually don't watch more than one show at a time. Right now, we're watching The Office all the way through and not touching another TV show until it's done. As a result, we feel really invested in the characters, even though it's just a silly sitcom. On the book front, I like to take my time. I don't want to finish as many books in as little time as possible. I read almost nothing but fantasy. And when I do, I just want to get into a particular world, soak in it, really savour it and get as immersed as possible. Finishing one book in a month is actually an achievement for me (I usuallly take two, or three for big epic books), but I'm always reading something. I've been focused on John Gwynne's Banished Lands series for a year now. I only took a break in between Faithful and the Fallen and Of Blood and Bone for a novel by a different author. And as you can tell from my channel, of course I love audio! But I prefer to listen to something fully produced, with music and sound effects. There are only a few narrators that get me willing to listen to a "dry" audiobook, and at the top of that list is Jonathan Keeble. Whether I'm reading or listening, I want to give the story my full attention. Listening at double speed seems really disrespectful to me.

Excellent tips Mike

Terrifically helpful video. Thank you, sir.

I agree about mixing genres. I do that a lot. I try not to read more than 3 at once. Usually it's just 2 books at once. That's only because I'm a slow reader and I don't want to wait to get to things on my TBR.

Wow! New intro is fantastic! One more reading consideration is anthologies of short stories to mix in. I'm also forcing myself to read a chapter a day of non-fiction (I love the NonFiction info but hate the work of reading nonfiction). I always have at minimum 1 audio & 1 ebook going at the same time.

So glad you mentioned not rushing through. Sometimes I feel myself getting anxious because I set a goal on good reads lol

I used to be able to read two fiction books at a time but I 1. don’t like to anymore as I enjoy being invested in the world/story/ characters and sticking with it, and 2. my health conditions include brain fog and this can make it harder to follow multiple multiple story lines in the epic fantasies that I love. It’s another reason I can’t do audio as 1. I couldn’t concentrate for too long and 2. it would put me to sleep. Chronic Fatigue sucks. Glad it works for you Mike as it gives us great content 👍🏻

Thanks for the advice man. Subed!

Love the new intro,very explosive 😅.

Thanks so much for this. Such a good point about the preemptive DNF. I’ve definitely done that due to wanting a change and now mixing up genres should help me come back to more books I’ve paused.

It depends on the length of the book I’m reading. If it’s a long book, I usually read a much shorter book along with it. This way I alternate between chapters of each book. Right now, I’m reading both Fairy Tale by Stephen King (almost 600 pages) and The Magic Wagon by Joe R. Lansdale (less than 200 pages).

The new intro rocks, whoa! I'm only reading 5 books now, it was 11 a few weeks ago :P

I suffer from tinnitus have for 12 years and as a bookworm I found that in the last few years as my tinnitus has gotten worse what has worked for me is listening to audible as I read the along the book at the same time. The sound distracts my brain from the tinnitus and I can stay focused and concentrate for longer. I end up reading more and retaining so much more.

I read one in ebook format and another on physical. Early on, I only read one book at a time, but now juggling two is quiet feasible. Accessibility is key for me, because ebooks are great to read in-between downtime in my job or my recess time in college. Recently, I got a lot of great scifi in my TBR because I joined the Media Death Cult channel, the scifi he recommends are all up my alley. I'm yet to pick up more horror, so far my only experience is with Stephen King and a few random authors. I also love historical fiction, which is an underrated genre on booktube.

Loved this upload, Mike! I’m in a terrible reading slump right now. The busyness of my day to day life and simply feeling burnt out on reading has stalled my progress, but as you say, “where’s the fire.” I’ll get my spark back and maybe going back to reading multiple books at a time will help that. It’s something I used to do often, but this year I stuck to mostly reading one book at a time. It’s fine when you’re loving something, but will cripple you if you’re not. As far as discord goes, the feeling of competition can be strong. I find this often with buddy reads. We’ll be on day one of a channel readalong and several people will already be halfway done. So much for the “along” part, haha! I love buddy reads, but it can be disheartening when many leave the rest of us in the dust. But, hey, what can you do.

Great touch with the effects at the beginning of the video. I agree about reading multiple books, ... how can you not? I too read different genre's and then also use different media, physical books, kindle and audio/audible. I try to read business/current events/sports books, usually early in the day, use audio books throughout the day when driving, walking, exercising etc... , and then read with my Kindle at night before I go to sleep or when I am traveling in a plane etc... I do a lot of re-reads with audible as well. I read faster physdically and with Kindle because I use 1.0 speed on audio books. It's not about flying through books. I want to retain and enjoy the stories. The audio re-read help me get a different perspective on the book and catch a lot of things I missed while reading physically. I also switch from doing full series, to doing one shot pallette cleansers. Also change up book length reading the big chunky fantasy books, but then keeping the other genre's between 200 and 400 pages when I can. I like finishing books and keeping track, as it motivates me to read more. I think reading is so important, especially as you age, to keep you eyes and brain healthy, help with memory, etc... I love TV shows and movies as well, so I try to make smart use of streaming services and schedule time for reading and TV watching so I can do it at times that are more convenient with the rest of my life and I can enjoy them more. I also have stopped reading some books the first time I start them, because I find I am not really as committed as I should be and then I go back to that book at a better time. I am especially careful doing that with authors I love. Examples are I have put my read of Malazan on hold at book 4 but I love the Malazan world and am committed to reading all of it. I have put John Gwynne's latest, The Hunger of the God's, on hold and decided I want to go back and re-read Shadows of the Gods first. This is personal choice and works for me. Like you said, that is important. If you are not enjoying your reading then why are you doing it.

Yep, always make sure they’re different genres, split them between different times of the day and I take notes. Lotsa notes. Mostly because I like using my journal with my pens and markers😂

Thanks, Mike. I've alrdeay continued my latest DNF, and you're right. In the wrong mood, the book may see bad. And somehow decision to DNF itself produces a negative mood of disappointment, that produces bad mood for any book. Your approach solves this issue. Now I don't DNF, though just postpone the book to the right moment. It may be the next day or next year or even never. Thank you, this video is life-changing.

I usually maintain four books at once (contemporary fiction, classic fiction, non-fiction and a reread in audiobook form). My goal is to read from each of those physical books each day and the audio while I drive or go to the gym. I don't always hit that goal - but usually.

Where I went wrong is starting so many series, but I'm still chipping away at them and enjoying the process while I do. I did have a point of being overwhelmed... I started Wheel of Time in 2017 and read about a book a year. But somehow it works for me. Reading multiple books at a time isn't for me, though. I take about a week to read a standard 400 page book, sometimes a month to read 1000+ pg bricks. I've taken a break before and read a book and came back (Malazan 😄), but I guess it just doesn't feel natural for me, lol! I do mix up genres. I'm all across the map in the course of a season. I read horror, followed by historical fiction, followed by fantasy and then throw in a thriller.

Audio is the first form of reading as oral stories were the first ever told. The definition of reading includes literature being read aloud. They are the same, however just like learning, not everyone prefers to read the same way.

Really like the tv show analogy it's exactly how i feel too :) really enjoyed the video

I read multiple books at the same time and recently I really expanded on this (accidentally) and I may have several books just going for months or even years... As long as I still remember what's going on until the point I left it, I'm good to pick it up again at any point when the mood strikes... I originally thought I had dnfed some of these books.... But I jumped right back on after months sometimes like I never stop reading them !! I like it because this way I can live inside a world I enjoyed for longer ...! And it almost feels as if the plot is in realtime... !!

Love your videos !!!!!!

Funny, since got sent back out of the classroom yet again. I am having to rethink my reading habit and normalize the fact I am not going to get through a novel a week which has been pretty much my goal for what seems like forever. I found recently turning to short story collections as a good read along with another novel or break in-between. They may have a general theme sometimes but many author collections are filled with stories covering many genres. Also graphic novels. Modern comics are a very mixed bag but there is so many collected volumes of good material written and drawn by some incredible people. Yes, can be something more kid friendly in the older stuff but Stan Lee, Dennis O'neil, Roy Thomas, and others have some underlining stuff. There is a Pixar like quality that some might not know when it comes to comics.

I have been known to read three books at a time and when I’ve finished reading something like a hard SF novel I will follow it up with a romance. I tend to get bogged down in a series and have to take breaks from them for a while. Even a different author’s writing style in the same genre is a sufficient change.

Loovveeeeee the new opening!!!

I am usually a one book at a time person, not because I don't think I can retain info from multiple books, but rather because I get so into the book I'm reading I am rarely in the mood for a change of pace or story. I'm like that with shows as well. I purposely wait to binge-watch a show and I don't want to watch anything else. Drives my partner crazy. However, sometimes I have to read more than one story. Right now I'm trying to read things on my Kindle that doesn't have an audiobook and I find I need/want an audiobook for when I'm doing chores or running errands. So I'm listening to The Green Mile on audio and reading my kindle book during a dedicated reading time. It's ok, except sometimes I really just want to continue one over the other...lol. Anyway, great video!

I belive it begins with "you want to" For me i did the same once. I travel alot once I had any books in my shelf both Swedish and English books, on the road I had normally 2 books and with me always one Swedish and one English. To day I more prefer read one at the time

I usually have 3 or 4 books going at once. I keep some on kindle and some in physical form and I throw an audiobook in there sometimes. It helps to keep them straight. I used to read one book at a time and binge an entire series but now I break them up and read other things in between. I feel like I remember the series better if I break it up.

Thank you

The way I do it is I've just stopped tv games and movies and just read and write now and I just treat books like episodes of TV shows. I read a few chapters then switch books and all that and slowly make my way through books. It's not that hard to keep track of stories and helps my adhd ALOT otherwise if I force myself to stick with one book to completion I get antsy and wanting to start another one

I’ve always done this and thought I was the only one until one day it came up that my dad, who read more than anyone I knew, also did that. I sure do miss him. I usually have 4-6 going all the time.

I always have at least 7 items in my rotation. I have 1 fantasy series entry, 1 sci-fi series entry, 1 classic, 1 modern standalone, 1 book from a specific author I am interested in reading the full bibliography of, which I call my anchor author category (my current anchor author is Stephen King), 1 manga volume, and 1 comic or graphic novel volume in my core rotation. Sometimes, I will sprinkle in an additional standalone or biography as well. I follow a strict rotation in which I switch to the next book in the rotation after each chapter. That way, I know that something different is always going to happen, and I never get burnt out. A strict rotation also ensures that I finish pretty much every book I start and something new is constantly coming through the revolving door between my TBR and my Current lists.

I've really struggled the past couple of years with just feeling inadequate. You know more than most, but I haven't been able to read as much lately, and it really has affected me mentally. I would get really down about 'only' reading 2 or 3 books a month, and then it got to where I was so upset about it that I just wasn't reading at all. I'm getting better about just reading at my own pace, and if I only read 1-3 a month... well, that's better than none! It's just hard sometimes to see some videos where they've read like 10 or 15 books a month, but I try to remind myself that most of those people don't have full time jobs. If I didn't have to work 40 hours a week, I'm sure I'd read more than I do now!

I read mostly non fiction, so for me reading 3-4 books at a time isn't hard to juggle. However, I do utilize audio books also. I'm a mechanic, so all day at work, I've got a book in my ear. But I also read with my eyes when I get home. I try not to listen to any audio once I'm home. It's eyes only, and very minimal RU-vid. It helps that we got rid of our TV all together. Good video. Just subscribed!

Yes Mike, Sir you took most of the stuff i was thinking about why it’s good to read multiple books at the same time and this specially is the case when you’ve got a massive ambition to finish a gazillion fricken books; you’re bang on the Netflix analogy where you could be watching multiple shows at the same time, infact this is the analogy I used to get me to start reading multibooks whereas some people do binge finish a single series first “whatever rocks your boat” as far as speed is concerned then that’s a definite Yes for me specially when you’ve got a gazillion list to finish; Ofcourse that’s not to say you get so into it that you actually now stop enjoying what you’re reading as that blocks the purpose why you actually did it in the first place. Also since time and speed are of the essence it’s good to read multiple books at the same time as I believe that does increase your speed somewhat specially if it stops you from becoming a bored stooge stuck on 1 book but I’ve noticed this specially helps if you’re reading a brick of a book where sometimes you’ll get tired of a certain book and actually want to stick other interesting books in the middle like that one time I read LesMiserables “Not that good” but as long as what you’re reading is an extremely good read you shouldn’t have any issues as far as books that turn out not so good which you’ll realize by the time your halfway thru then it’s perfectly fine to drop em and start something new. Also switching from reading physical to electronic app on the phone will also make you a better reader and increase your overall reading speed as it’ll tell you which way you’re faster. Lastly a question please Mike and you actually told this is one of your vids but I forgot but where abouts do you live. Thanks!

I had been doing it for a while but felt guilty thinking I was doing something wrong, like I should read one only. Now I feel better now that I know you do it as well. I started doing this for the same reason you said, I noticed it avoids burn out.

At the same time I always have: Audio book E Book for work Manga for the living room Physical book for bed

I usually don't have a problem reading several books at the same time. I usually can remember what's going on in each book.

That Iron Maiden font Poe shirt is amazing! I also read multiple books/genres. I love it. I don't DNF a lot. But when i do it's cause i can't connect with the story or it's poorly written. 9/10time i try again later. But i'd rather read another book i do like ^^

I agree! I usually have two or three books on the go at once, or I'll have a break in the middle of a book to jump into something else. Like you say, the key is usually different genres. This way, a book doesn't feel like a chore to finish if I'm itching to read something else. I think that means I'm a mood reader. I think this has saved some excellent books from being dnf'd. One that came to mind was Black Leopard, Red Wolf which I struggled with for 200 pages or so. I took a break, read a couple of other, very different, books and then returned to it and was very glad I finished it - it was fantastic. If I hadn't paused, I think it would have been a dnf.

I usually read 1 book at a time but started reading short story collections along with novels. Relatively easy to read 1 or 2 stories here and there if I am hitting a lull with the novel

How I do it? I listen to one book, read one in English on Kindle, and one on Paper in my Native language. Changing the way to consume a story extends how much I can read/listen in a day, and I mentally switch back to the world of the book X rather easy that way.

I am with you on that Mike. I am a mood reader, so there are days when, even though I am in the middle of a book or audiobook, I may decide to pick up a manga or a light novel. Right now, I am about 35% into reading while listening to Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, which is the third book in the spinoff Lord John Grey series, which are a part of the Outlander books but from Lord John's perspective. I love both of those series. I am also listening to the kindle book A Certain Magical Index the light novel. It tells the story of a boy named Touma Kamijou who has the ability called the imagine breaker. If he touches a spell or any kind of supernatural power with his right hand, he can cancel it out. This series mainly focuses on magic while the other spinoff series A Certain Scientific Railgun focuses mainly on science powers. I am also listening to the kindle book Full Metal Panic, which was made into an anime. Some days, I also like to read 2 books at once to allow two authors to compete for my attention.

The more interesting the material, the easier that is to do. Also juggling fiction and non-fiction is good.

It's so true that you shouldn't beat yourself up about reading too slow. Who cares? I used to read so much. Now I have this chronic sickness which prevents me from being able to focus all the time. Sometimes I can't see that well cause I'm too exhausted. I used to beat myself up about it and tried reading more but obviously failed. It took me a long time to just accept that I might need to take a break for a few days and not read anything. But we all read because it's fun. Why should we treat it like a race or almost like a job? Just read whatever and whenever you like (or listen to audiobooks). ♥️

I completely agree with everything stated in the video, i personally have the same issues as well. I am mainly an audiobook person cause i work so much, but im able to fit in around 8 hours a day and it helps. But i have books i read when i am at home, lately its been the Star Wars EU. But im also doing a reread of all the Stephen King books in publication order as well to switch things up. Honestly the most important thing like mike said its not a race at all, the main point is enrich your life and enjoy these books. I personally read and only have a hand full of tv series i even fool with, and even then i will go months without watching tv, then spend a weekend off binging to catch up. Just keep in mind there is PLENTY of great books out there now and many great ones to come and you have the rest of your live to read as many as you can.

Bought more books, still haven't finished the new ones I got, ought to click this!

I like to have two different physical books going at the same time, as well as an audio book for walks & similar, usually a third genre

i know u didnt love mistborn era 2 but are you gonna finish and review the last one haha? I just started it, and the reviews already seem positive haha. great video mike! I also read multiple at a time haha.

I am always reading a non-fiction book at the same time, I am reading a genre book. I am also always listening to an audiobook that is different than the other two. I never speed up my audio because, for me, the joy is in the reading. For instance, I couldn't get into the Thursday Next books by Jasper Fforde until I heard Emily Gray read them. Then I was like....oh, these are brilliant.

These all work for me. In addition I have books that are only read in certain locations. One audiobook for the car. One on the nightstand. One that’s read over lunch at work. It helps reduce confusion for me. It might take me longer to read lengthy books at work, so I select novels 300-400 pages or less in that instance. That way I feel like I’m not stuck on a book and can keep pace with the others.

The way I do it is reading different genres and mediums. I usually read one horror book, one fantasy book, one manga and one comic at the same time. Never more than one of each.

Consistency is more efficient than speed!

Sweet new intro!

Hmm good point about the TV shows comment. I have always read one book at a time. Usually one every 3 to 5 days. Depending on how long it is. I finally got into a good rhythm this year. I hate dnfing. I usually slog through it. I have so many unread books though. I might try your method next year. Set days for set books or genres. Might help me get to more books on my never ending tbr.

A comment on Audiobooks. For me when i first got back Into reading I started Audiobooks only and i listened at a slower pace and retained more, as I listened more my listening speed increased up to 3x but I eventually brought my listening speed back down to about 1.3x and i believe it’s helped with retention and comprehension. Also i have no problems skipping back a bit to catch something again (think when something sudden happens in WoT and it becomes chaos, quickly). But over the last couple years I’ve added reading physically as well. I agree that i do have more retention while physically reading, but I also can listen when I’m doing something else that doesn’t require my full undivided attention (mostly driving 12+ Hours on the weekends i pick my kid up, and while working). So i have usually 2 audiobooks going, (1 is my main listen, the other is re-reading WoT with my kid while traveling) and 2-3 physical books that I’m reading all going at the same time, usually a bigger series, a smaller series and a standalone. Plus one of my favorite things about audio is the ease of re-reads for larger series or ones that you just want to revisit without backing up my physical tbr (ie the Cosmere, I’ve been though the whole thing twice now, and Stormlight 3 times)

I have such a short attention span right now that book hopping is the only way I can keep momentum. I usually have at least two going at once.

I've noticed that people do this with video games too. They get tunnel vision and make it become work rather than just doing what they actually want to do.

I've always done that. Different genres, fiction, non-fiction, short stories ... as long as they aren't too similar I have no problem with remembering the right stuff to the right book. When I read Fairy Tale I didn't read anything else in between. This one sucked me up from the first page and spat me out at the end 😄 Some books do that.

Jeez... I kinda been doing that with the shows, haha. I watch one serious show, and one comedy show, and that's it. Rarely did I mix long-running shows together. Watch a season of that, then a season of that. But that's because I usually do wait until season is finished. Though with HoTD and RoP I obviously watched on a weekly basis

I've never been able to read more than one book at a time, even though I have two fully working eyes. One day I'll figure out how to get my eyes to move independent, like a gecko, and will read one book with each one. Multiple books that I hop between? Now that's pretty simple... I usually have at least four (two Kobos and two Kindles, all with different books loaded) but will occasionally jump up to five or six. The only real problem I find is that occasionally one will really grab my attention, and the others get ignored until I hit the end.

I like to mix novellas and middle-grade novels in while I’m reading longer novels. They’re faster reads and don’t interfere with the big themes and story arcs of longer books. Slipping in a quick non-fiction audiobook is also a good way to mix things up a little.

I haven’t tried juggling genres with fiction titles. So far I can only read multiple books if I read a novel, a biography, some history, or a short story collection at the same time. I’d love to be able to read multiple novels at once though so I’m going to give it a try.

i am trying King, Gwayane, Crichton, Sanderson and Dune at once. Or I try to keep it to two and I feel like my head will pop

Counting Audiobooks and my kindle books I'm reading at least 10 books right now And for me I can easily switch from 1 to another at will and have no problem keeping all the stories straight.I was currently reading Passage and Fairy Tale at the same time and I finished the Passage and switched over and finished Fairy Tale.I In a situation and mood reader I have books in every room of the house And in the car

I am more of a 1 book at one time person. I sometimes will read multiple or a little bit of something else if I am getting bored, or maybe the mood is not right for what I am reading. Sometimes I will do a different audiobook and physical/e-book but I usually prefer my reading to be the same between the 2, of which I prefer physical reading. Doing one fiction and one non-fiction also works well. I get the TV analogy, but for me books are more like video games. Sometimes I have multiple games going, but I have a hard time deciding what I want to play, so it is generally better for me to just focus on one game at a time. Perhaps if I tried scheduling it as you suggest, I could do better at.

ME too... how do you Not? I ALWAYS have multiple books going. usually about 5 but no less than 3 and I cant do more than 9 I realized that was my extreme limit... but my sweet spot is 3-5. if I only read 1 at a time I get bored I need to switch it up. especially during long reading sessions where I have a couple hour to read I will split it between multiple books so I dont get burnt out on one story. I also plan out a Tentative TBR for the entire year before it begins in my reading journal where I keep track of EVERYThING. its How I avg 135 books read a year. I never rush through books in fact I read slower than I wish... its just how I use my time VS rushing through. I spend more time reading than watching TV, social Media etc.

I read one book at a time, never tried to read multiple books. My current method works for me, I just mix genres to avoid boredom.