BY NANCY KAY CLARK
CommuterLit editor & publisher
I HAVE a confession to make — one which often elicits a gasp among fellow readers and writers. I read the beginning of a novel, then I skip ahead to read the ending, and then I read the stuff in the middle. I usually read every word, but always out of order.
I know, I know—for some people that’s sacrilegious. In my defence, I say it’s because I’m a writer and am mostly interested in how the author gets from point A to B (which is true). But, truthfully, I’ve always read books that way. I’m impatient. I don’t like to be held in suspense for too long and I enjoy the comfort of a tidy ending.
But mostly I don’t think of books as precious items to be consumed with strict etiquette. I dog-ear them. I crack the spine. I scribble in the margins. I pitch them across the room on occasion. I always have multiple books on the go. And I read across genres and styles. I devour books like an uncouth slob.
I don’t like ebooks or listen to audiobooks. I am totally a print person.
What about you? What are your reading habits? Do you have to finish a book once you pick it up? Or do you dip in and out of them at will, or abandon them if they don’t capture you right away? As a writer, can you still read for pleasure — or are you reading mostly to hone your craft? Can you turn your critical mind off? Can you still be moved to tears or laughter? Can you still be surprised? And how does your reading habits affect how you write?
Let us know in the comments.
Contributor News
Lynne Curry’s novel — inaugurating her Workplace Sleuth series is on submission — to publishers. The series features Human Resources sleuth Jess Cassidy who tackles the experiences every woman encounters at some point in her life — grief that knocks her to her knees; fears that paralyze risk-taking; betrayal that cuts deep; and the need to summon courage when it matters most. You can stay in touch with Lynne via her “Real-life Writing” author site.
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