I was curious to know how much people in here read. Ofcourse, it depends on the size of the book, enjoyability, time on hand etc. but on a monthly averge, how much do you think you would read:

1-3 books a month
4-6 books a month
7-10 books a month
More than 10

I used to easily be a "More Than 10" (maybe more than 20!). But bookselling was my business then so I had to keep up with it all. Now things are not so fast paced and I am actually embarrassed that I've been whacking at the same book now for over a year! But I suppose it is fact that it doesn't matter how much you read but how thoroughly you do it. I suppose I'd rather read 1 phenomenal book in a year than 10 or 15 marginal ones in a week.

Many, many more than 10 a month. More like 20.I go to the library at least once a week and usually get 6 books. It is a bit silly sometimes as I look at the trolley with returned books on it and think.." Oooh that looks good" and find it is one I just brought back! I forget to read titles.
I suppose I have an addiction.

I usualy read between 4 or 5 a week depending on how many pages there are and how fast I have to get them back to the library.
I love to read. Always have always will.There is nothing more comforting than curling up with a good book for a good adventure or a Mystery,or a laugh or just to relax and turn your mind off your troubles for a few hours or to discover a far away place you would like to visit.
Reading is such a joy.
As long as they print good books I shall continue to enjoy them.
PF

About three books a week, depending on what is going on that week. On the trans-atlantic flight to Canada I finished three books, and saw one of the in-flight movies...

Well, I just checked my book log for the year. So far this year I've read 84 books, so that's about one a month, and listened to 54 audiotapes of books. I also do a lot of magazine and newspaper reading, and daily meditation type reading. I'm probably down to about half of what I used to read before I got a computer, and started spending a lot of my free time here! Now I know why I never watch TV, just don't have the time.

I usually try to get about 4-5 per week. I run out of books a lot though. I've almost got a library going on.

oops...monthly average...

I'd have to say more than 10...well...even more than 15 sometimes.

I was an English major in college (graduated a year and a half ago) so I read a lot more then. I currently work as an editor, so I don't do as much "pleasure reading" as I used to b/c I read copy all day long. My book journal for this year has 18 titles listed, so I've definitely slacked off, sad to say. But I still love a good book. And over the past couple of years, my reading tastes have become quite picky. I once was able to enjoy reading almost any novel, but I can't say that now. I suppose my English literature studies greatly influences my selections now.

I try to read about 2 books a week. Depending on how many pages the book is.

I generally get in about 5 books a month if I am having a busy month. If I had my way I would read about 10 books a month. I prefer reading to watching TV especially since two of my favorite shows got canceled in the past couple years.

I read about 2 books a week.

I'm in the lower category...1 to 3 a month...as much as I love books, I am an incredibly slow reader

I read rather fast, so about 3-4 a day (approx: 300 pages is about average). However, I've been cutting down recently because of 10th Standard. (A Board Class for me) (To non-Indians, that's about the equavalent of an O-level, but one whole lot tougher.)
I tend to re-read books quite a lot, so there isn't a book in my library that I've not read at least 20 times. By the way, this is jointly for me and my twin.(Shrivats)

I read on average 2-3 books a week. Depends on their size of course, but i have approximately 15-20 hours of train travel to and from work each week to read during.

WorldB

I read on average 1-3 books a month, because of school. When on holiday I usually finish 4 books a week.

Usually average out now at 1 a week- would be more but I'm a magazine addict and the books get read inbetween

I read about 1 book every two weeks. I used to read 3-4 books every week, but, since I stumbled into the wonderful world of "Fandom" (Check out www.fanfiction.net!) I don't read as many BOOKS, more FANFIC. ~~Grins~~. In a good week, however, I can read up to three books a week...all depends on my mood...

When I moved house back in June I did not Purchase a TV, much to the annoyance of my girlfriend so that I could read more in peace without distraction. I have a habit of reading several different books at the same time, one in work, one at my girlfriends, one in the living room and a different one in the Bedroom. This leaves me reading about five books a month, which are usually 500 pages or more.

Until I wanted to learn about the supernatural my book reading was confined to reference and comedy books apart from studying. I very rarely read fiction, preferring television for mine. But in the last 10 years I must have read a couple of hundred books on UFOs, psychic powers and enlightenment, but have actually learned more by practical lessons than I ever did from the books. They were entertaining though, even if I may have learned very little of any use from them!

It really depends on what I'm reading. Some books take me longer than others. I can get through 5 books from the Riftwar Saga in one month, but Lord of the Rings takes me 3 months in itself.
I average 4-5, but I prefer the books that i refer to as "a hard read".
A Song of Ice and Fire is an example. The books take a long time to get through because there's so much going on in them.

I'm always reading though. If I go more than 2 days without having at least an hour of reading time I get a little irritable.

I red alot!!! I typical bookworm.

Same here. Go you readers! Reading is great!

At one time I would've said more than 10.
But at the moment I'm lucky if I get to read at all. In the past two monthsI've managed to read 4 books, and I'm halfway through a 5th. I just don't have time... being in the final year of a degree and trying to keep up with ordinary coursework at the same time as writing a dissertation takes up a lot of time.