tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post2521737923760124513..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Is It Better To Read Fast Or Slow? {Or, Procrastinate Your To Do List By Testing Your Reading Speed}The Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-30693051635370040562016-08-25T14:53:20.506-07:002016-08-25T14:53:20.506-07:00I've read some of her dragon books, but never ...I've read some of her dragon books, but never the Crystal Singer trilogy. May have to check it out at some point.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45619857900364347402016-08-24T09:04:29.513-07:002016-08-24T09:04:29.513-07:00I have a couple of 3 book sets that were published...I have a couple of 3 book sets that were published all in one huge book. If I have to have a paper book, I want it to be large. I love stories that go on, and on, and on. This one is a science fiction sort of romance, young girl does good. The Crystal Singer Trilogy by Anne Mccaffrey. She is mainly famous for a set of books about dragons, but I like this one better.Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82653142978898266222016-08-24T09:03:02.520-07:002016-08-24T09:03:02.520-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-2125752196003478992016-08-24T07:52:08.336-07:002016-08-24T07:52:08.336-07:00I know what you mean about reading as a writer. I&...I know what you mean about reading as a writer. I've been deliberately trying to slow down my reading lately when reading certain books so that I can really explore how they used words and phrases.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-22005830246815277472016-08-24T05:18:30.124-07:002016-08-24T05:18:30.124-07:00Interesting test...
I tend to read quickly when I...Interesting test... <br />I tend to read quickly when I am reading for leisure (or procrastination) .... mostly because I just want to escape into the story.<br /><br />When I'm reading as a writer, however... I savor every word the author wrote. I know the blood, sweat and tears that went into the story and I want to honor the author's commitment :) Also, I'm reading to learn the craft and I don't want to miss a valuable lesson.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-73410273256685146902016-08-24T04:58:56.514-07:002016-08-24T04:58:56.514-07:00Thanks Denise - I'll keep an eye out for your ...Thanks Denise - I'll keep an eye out for your blog tomorrow.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-85454193464852403842016-08-24T04:58:33.342-07:002016-08-24T04:58:33.342-07:00I think that's about where I scored too. Happy...I think that's about where I scored too. Happy to help out with providing procrastination opportunities :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-79327074705899003512016-08-24T04:57:05.808-07:002016-08-24T04:57:05.808-07:00Thanks for this. Very interesting. I will blog a...Thanks for this. Very interesting. I will blog about it tomorrow with a mention for you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88202394616014238232016-08-23T21:05:31.389-07:002016-08-23T21:05:31.389-07:00I'm as fast as a high-powered executive or som...I'm as fast as a high-powered executive or something like that. Whatever that means. Anyway, that was five minutes of procrastination so thank you!Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16360409183452802712016-08-23T08:03:07.232-07:002016-08-23T08:03:07.232-07:00I can relate. I'm procrastinating writing my n...I can relate. I'm procrastinating writing my novel just now by reading and responding to comments. :-)<br /><br />Fortunately, from what I read, I only have to take the handle off to put grease on the shaft and o-ring. Hopefully, it shouldn't be too much of a pain.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38970023045576349302016-08-23T08:02:00.482-07:002016-08-23T08:02:00.482-07:00Curious what the 3-book set is that you reread. Do...Curious what the 3-book set is that you reread. Do tell :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-24727629819311006752016-08-23T08:01:25.889-07:002016-08-23T08:01:25.889-07:00I give up on books too if they bore me, except for...I give up on books too if they bore me, except for the Around the World in 80 Books challenge. I'm trying to "stretch" myself and read books I normally wouldn't and force myself to read all the way to the end.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-2128808085866572692016-08-23T08:00:38.061-07:002016-08-23T08:00:38.061-07:00Reading is always much more fun than working :-)Reading is always much more fun than working :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44904342569927625792016-08-23T08:00:14.890-07:002016-08-23T08:00:14.890-07:00Wow - that is super fast! Scott reads more slowly ...Wow - that is super fast! Scott reads more slowly than I do. Now, I know why. He has a bigger head :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32681652406121853662016-08-23T07:59:39.714-07:002016-08-23T07:59:39.714-07:00I've got a huge backlog of books I want to rea...I've got a huge backlog of books I want to read too. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you read, there's always many books waiting to be read.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-1099722941443607162016-08-23T07:58:48.153-07:002016-08-23T07:58:48.153-07:00You're a very thoughtful library patron to ret...You're a very thoughtful library patron to return books as soon as you can :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47616858715726512582016-08-23T04:15:45.835-07:002016-08-23T04:15:45.835-07:00I am a slow reader. The only negatives I find abou...I am a slow reader. The only negatives I find about that is that I see all the typos that way (a pet peeve of mine) and, because I don't have enough time to read, there is usually a lot of time in between reading sessions and I have trouble remembering what happened previously. I do have a bad memory, unfortunately. <br /><br />The one big thing I keep procrastinating about is actually write my memoir. Instead, I find excuses in the form of writing exercises and blog writing. :-) Same with articles. I like coming up with ideas, but have a hard time sitting down and focusing on the writing of them. <br /><br />I' d have more fun trying to find the grease than actually using the grease, I think. I hope you don't have to take that toilet apart any time soon. Don't forget one of the most important rules on a boat: when it is not broken don't take it apart. :-)Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-534847139978198162016-08-22T10:29:39.412-07:002016-08-22T10:29:39.412-07:00That was fun! Thanks for the interesting link. I&#...That was fun! Thanks for the interesting link. I'm a fast reader, but then I always knew that. I love to read fast, and if I liked a book, I have no problem with going back and reading it again. I have one 3-book set I love so much, that when I finished it, I immediately started it over again. I can't tell you how many times I have read it. I have very few books in physical form anymore, most are on my kindle. (Pleasure reading, I mean, not the technical books that we need for the boat, though we mostly have those in electronic form as well as physical.) FYI: Reading and commenting on blogs is a great way to procrastinate from doing chores! Donna/Denali Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084071043127970610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-58102584884302775032016-08-22T10:22:27.211-07:002016-08-22T10:22:27.211-07:00I'm a fast reader. I'm quite happy to give...I'm a fast reader. I'm quite happy to give up on a book part way through if it's not my cup of tea though! Boat Life Larks - S/V Dulcineahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155958038871173467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-49147515422042443952016-08-22T09:58:11.368-07:002016-08-22T09:58:11.368-07:00I'm neither. I'm guessing I'm an avera...I'm neither. I'm guessing I'm an average reader. Not slow or fast. I go through a lot of books too and that's because I'd rather read than work. I works for me.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day procrastinating. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-79061034688169027982016-08-22T09:11:48.606-07:002016-08-22T09:11:48.606-07:00I am apparently super fast and could read The Hobb...I am apparently super fast and could read The Hobbit in about 10 hours and War and Peace in 12. At that pace i probably would fail to enjoy them enough. Also the downside to this is that I buy way too many books because I am always afraid I will read all I have and run out. I never have but it's a fear of mine. Also Mike is a very slow reader due to the increased size of his brain. The words take a long time to knock around in there coming together to make sense. This makes reading books together impossible for us. I love what you come up with when you are procrastinating. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-22945520345929690972016-08-22T08:41:16.835-07:002016-08-22T08:41:16.835-07:00I don't need to to take the test to know I'...I don't need to to take the test to know I'm a slow reader. (Although that would be a great way to kill time not doing any work.) I just have so many books I want to get to and I just don't have time.<br />Hope you don't find any spider.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-48416469987616972462016-08-22T08:37:13.373-07:002016-08-22T08:37:13.373-07:00I'm a fast reader. I tend to slow down and sav...I'm a fast reader. I tend to slow down and savor novels, but skim magazines unless there's an article I'm particularly interested in. <br /><br />I always try to return a library book as soon as I can, especially if it's really popular and there are lots of Holds on it. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com