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Its hard to really gauge. Part of the issue is that I mostly read non-fiction and its generally in a sporadic, research style. So there is generally a dozen or so books scattered around with marked pages for reading and cross-referencing. And I'll rotate out what is on my desk based on whatever rabbit hole I'm going down at the moment. But I rarely sit and read non-fiction cover to cover in one go the way I do fiction. So it can be a while before I've completely read any one non-fiction book all the way through, even though I spend a lot of time reading.
I don't read as much fiction as I used to, but if in the mood to do so I can knock most novels out within 1-6 hours depending on how dense and engaging it is.
I think it depends on subject and purpose of reading.
For fiction, 7 books in a week is reasonable and easy for avid readers. It is usually just read for the purpose of entertainment. You don't need to retain or implement anything from them.
For non-fiction, it can depend on method or, again, purpose. If just to appease general curiosity, again its just leisure reading. If you're researching a specific topic, and select your reading choices around that topic, the materials often repeat core information, perspectives and such on a topic so that will help retain key information.
And in both cases, not all books are equal. 7+ short novels like most mass market paper backs would be a breeze to read through in a week. 7 thick academic texts, not so much.
Reading is a hobby, reading a lot isn't about trying to "aggrandize" one's self for most, its just something they find enjoyable.
Its honestly not all that different from someone spending hours a day gaming, gardening or on any other hobby or interest.
I don't read as much fiction as I used to, but if in the mood to do so I can knock most novels out within 1-6 hours depending on how dense and engaging it is.
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I think it depends on subject and purpose of reading.
For fiction, 7 books in a week is reasonable and easy for avid readers. It is usually just read for the purpose of entertainment. You don't need to retain or implement anything from them.
For non-fiction, it can depend on method or, again, purpose. If just to appease general curiosity, again its just leisure reading. If you're researching a specific topic, and select your reading choices around that topic, the materials often repeat core information, perspectives and such on a topic so that will help retain key information.
And in both cases, not all books are equal. 7+ short novels like most mass market paper backs would be a breeze to read through in a week. 7 thick academic texts, not so much.
Reading is a hobby, reading a lot isn't about trying to "aggrandize" one's self for most, its just something they find enjoyable.
Its honestly not all that different from someone spending hours a day gaming, gardening or on any other hobby or interest.
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