I sometimes start worrying that I've forgotten books, and I will even start worrying I'm going to forget even while reading. I remember certain books that I read ages ago, usually my most favorite, but I'll get into a downward spiral where I'm so afraid of forgetting that I lose my interest in reading. Like, what's the point in reading if I'm just going to forget?

I've tried reading slower to try to retain as much as possible to my memory, but I can't read any slower! Are there a certain amount of books a month/year that you've noticed you start to forget more if you pass it?

I'd like to hear other opinions about this. Do you worry? How long do you remember the books you read? Is it ok to say "I don't remember", and does it still count as read if it's forgotten?

I recently started reading again after a decade of second to none, help me out of my spiral!