Do you – or are you even able – to do other things while you read? Do you knit, hold a conversation, keep an eye on the TV? Anything?
I can drive, walk, exercise or clean the house while listening to audio books. In fact, my favorite thing to do is walk and listen to a great book. I am just about finished with The Fiery Cross on my iPod that I use to walk, exercise and clean. In the car I am listening to Thirteen Reasons Why. Last week I really did not want to car pool so that I could listen to my book! But I did!
If the book or tv show is not too involved, I can do both. If either or requires paying close attention, such as Lost, then I do not try to do both. I would not read while carrying on a conversation, it is rude to the other person. However, I can talk and read.
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I can't multi-task while reading!
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I just read.
http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/03/musing-multi-tasking.html
I can multitasking while listening to audio books.
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I hadn't thought about the audiobooks! I can definitely multi-task while "reading" them, but not while reading a paper book.
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I don't usually multitask.
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You are such a multi-tasker Nise. That's amazing. So far I have only done with audio books in the car or during my gym time. Other than that I require focus with my books. And if the books are emotional for example I'd better be hiding inside my bedroom or I'll embarrass myself crying and getting all that emotional. Huhu. Oh and one time I tried reading and watching Bones at the same time, I stayed with the first page it was a waste of time. After the show, I re-read the first page again -- isn't that pathetic?
So the answer to your question of multi-tasking with books, I'd say not really...
I can clean to an audio book, but mine are still on tapes, I don't like things in my ears, my next challenge.
I can multi-task, but not when I'm reading. I forgot that I do drive and listen to audio books at the same time. Although, I don't always hear every word on the audio. My mind can wander when I drive. LOL
Thanks for your comment on my book blog - I was surprised to hear that you have fibro. Both of my sons and I all have CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - so you and I have a lot in common! I'm always amazed to come across other people and discover that they, too, are living with chronic illness - there's a reason why they call these invisible illnesses, but there are a lot of out there!
You might also be interested in another blog I write about living with chronic illness. Although my focus is on CFS, many of my readers have FM - the two illnesses have so many similarities. I try to keep a positive focus, writing not just about the challenges of our lives but also the joys! If you want to check it out:
www.livewithcfs.blogspot.com
Oh, and the only thing I ever managed to multitask while reading was breastfeeding...and that was many years ago! I do enjoy listening to audio books while cooking, though, and of course, while driving!
Sue
You are multi-talented! I can walk and listen to an audio book. I can also knit and listen or watch tv. But when I read, all bets are off. It's me and the book and that's it :)
That is multi-tasking at its finest! Very impressive. I love listening to audio books as well (as I'm sure you've noticed from my blog) although I haven't tried listening to them outside the car. I work at a library and they have these new audio book mp3 players you can check out now - they are so cool! I'm going to have to put a hold on one.
Thanks for all your wonderful comments on my blog - they are greatly appreciated! :)
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