I've seen a lot of discussion recently online about how fast different people read and also the different ways people approach reading books and what effect that has on reading speed.

I saw a post which said some people only read dialogue in books and skipped descriptions which is fascinating to me so if that's you I would love to hear more about how you started doing that and if you enjoy books more now.

In a conversation with a friend they said that when they read, they hear each word in their head as if said aloud which is so different to how I read and I was wondering if maybe that affected reading speed.

I'd love to know how everyone processes words when reading and also if you consider yourself a fast or slow reader?

I love reading, it’s the few pleasures that I can permit myself to escape through the vast wild of stories, filled with wonder and enchanting places. The genre don’t matter, either fiction or nonfiction. Yet sometimes things happen, that disrupts the nerves of barriers that is barely solid and barely is holding, that throws everything sideways and disoriented. Reading is a joy and a meditative activity, but at times the joy disappears for a moment. Taking a step away from it is the best to regulate back to one self.

So to anyone who finds comfort in their hobbies or reading journey, have you ever felt overwhelmed by life that you had to take a pause? What book, or books has kept you going?

I'm curious to know what everyones fav way to read. Ik some people do immersive reading and stuff like that so let me know what you do. Me personally I love to make a little snack to have or make a whipped coffee and sit on the dinning room table with my kobo or my physical book whichever is closest to me

What is a book you absolutely love but it has a very low rating on here or other sites? A book you just really connected with or a guilty pleasure of yours, something you just get and you don’t care that others don’t hahah

After a litany of disappointing reads, I am curious as to what YOUR last 5 star read was (within any genre). Feel free to elaborate on why you gave it 5 stars or just stick with the basics!

If you don’t use star ratings, then just whatever your most recent loved/perfect book was would fit as well! 💜