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Obligatory cat tax.
Obligatory, "This has nothing to do with killing birds."
marzipaug
I should have to read a book for every hour of time I spend browsing Imgur.
Tylendal
I need to take a lot more selfies...
TlNYRICK
#2 but then I would still not read anything.
Emmyexley69
Reading keeps me sane.
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PekoeBOO
that's awesome
cheeseguy3412
Yeeeah... +1 to this. I read a book today, got another 10 at home, might need to acquire more before the end of the month.
CarcharodontosaurusRUs
I've got loads of books at home to read. Yet I still buy whenever I'm at a used store. Drives my wife crazy.
HaveYouMetMyFriendTherapy
Have you heard of Oyster? Netflix for books, it's awesome.
KrustyPartiallyGelatinatedNonDairyGumBasedBeverage
Catch-22. That is all.
chemed
I like this one
theacidplan
he got a drag queen to eat fresh dog shit...
hipsterhank
Except for the ASOIAF books, I was one of the 33% from #1; a year ago I made an effort to read more. I've read 6 new books in the past year.
sixfoothobbit
Same here, but the Malazan series (Steven Erikson) has been my drug. First time I've ever got so involved I worry about the characters
FireflySky
Love books, but now I feel guilty for not reading in a while. I require a reading list, pls!!
squish13s
What kind of books do you like?
FireflySky
Love Kerouac and anything Beat, Harry Potter, Hitchhiker's Guide, Dragonlance... I just want to feel a story grab my soul again.
eilsel87
Try Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny? I loved it when I was 15ish and read the first couple books and recently re-read/finished all 10
FireflySky
Never heard of it, I'll have to check it out.
squish13s
See if any of these interest you :) http://imgur.com/bH4nhNf Oh, and Jim Butcher's Furies of Calderon for epic fantasy series
FireflySky
Thanks for the input :)
chillpilgrim
ironically, I stopped reading this after #3 because I got bored
PekoeBOO
Damn it. Fitzgerald ruins something else.
lonelyfriend
Next time put Fitzgerald at the end.....
LannistersSendTheirRetards
Next time put Fitzgerald at the end.....
ITalkAboutGoats
Next time put an end to Fitzgerald.....
lonelyfriend
Next time put Fitzgerald at the end.....
mcase19
in case any of you guys are into fantasy, some authors: Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch
MisutaSupakoru
Best part about some of these authors is the speed at which they write (Sanderson seems to shit pages) and then we have Rothfuss...
mcase19
Irk? I omitted martin because everybody knows him but its like hes hoping the book will write itself...
MisutaSupakoru
He will die before he finishes. I gave up on him finishing the series long before A Dance With Dragons.
MisutaSupakoru
Oh and if you haven't yet - Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks - from the look of authors you recommended you should enjoy it.
mcase19
And it's tragic because nobody else writes like him. If only they could fuse Abercrombie, hobb, and rothfuss they might come close...
MisutaSupakoru
I don't know. His world building, characters and story itself are amazing.
MisutaSupakoru
But his pacing struggles in parts
MisutaSupakoru
He will die before he finishes. I gave up on him finishing the series long before A Dance With Dragons.
JunkMonk
Reading can't keep my attention like other media. Though, I do read 1 book for every 10 selfies I take...
VesselOfHate
and yet every time we talk about the term "gamer" there's people going "there's no 'book culture'"
PowderBill
In the middle of writing my first book, actually doing the first draft right now. Feels good to finally start to give form to an adventure.
PekoeBOO
Good luck!
PowderBill
Thanks, I was thinking on doing a post to get some input on where I need to go from further drafts, but that's a ways ahead haha.
DrunkenWeasel
Legitimately teared up after I read F. Scott Fitzgerald's quote
fitlex
#7 was me with Terry Pratchett's last book :(
EggplantWitch
I recently finished it, cried a tiny bit, then saw the bit at the back about all the books he WANTED to write and cried A LOT
Tylendal
I started crying again shortly after buying that book. The past tense used in the recommendation inside the jacket really got to me.
Argamanthys
I still haven't read it. I haven't read the last Harry Potter book or the third Gormenghast book either for much the same reason.
PekoeBOO
Every time I pull a book off my shelf that I've been "meaning to read" I get that feeling. Heartbreaking.
timeloveandyarn
I went to an elementary school that forced reading at every opportunity and told you how horrible you were if you didn't enjoy it. 1/2
timeloveandyarn
Now, as an adult I don't get much it any enjoyment reading because it was pushed so hard on me that I ABSOLUTELY HAD to enjoy reading.
Supanini
2/2 them.
Supanini
This is the reason I don't like it. I was forced to read for AR points. Ended up reading all the Harry potters that were out and now I hate
FiltonFencer
I'm sorry, but a PhD takes a hell of a lot more than one hour a day for seven years, let alone being an international expert...
fblurbg
True, but at least it takes very little to be better than most.
kda25
http://www.coetail.com/bshull/2014/02/17/and-if-you-believe-that-ive-got-an-infographic-to-show-you/
muttonchoppa
I think they are saying once you are established in a field, ongoing learning everyday will make you tops in the field but im no doctor...
Collinsish
That's what I was thinking! Plus reading does not equal comprehension
thecolonels
Perhaps it assumes the ideal: no repeated information, immediate comprehension, and eidentic memory. I imagine you'd know all of physics.
cacticat
Also it says nothing about the content of what you're reading.
zero11zero
found the mediocre PhD candidate.
FiltonFencer
Just a bachelor's here. The girlfriend is a PhD, I wanted to make money
zero11zero
you still probably won't. just. heads up, i guess.
FiltonFencer
Ah no, the choice was masters or my current job. Fencing coach ( never going to be particularly rich, but I love it)
zero11zero
look i know you get this joke like a thousand times a day, but: touché.
ThisPlaceLooksLikeCalifornia
A PhD is not indicative of being an expert. That's a Master's Degree. A PhD says you're able to extend beyond known bounds of a subject.
cacticat
A Master's degree does not make you an expert. Try the PhD + decades of experience.
Stull
Depending on the field. Most PhD chemists I work with are hyper-specialized, attempting to force existing problems into a narrow paradigm.
wzzt
No degree makes you an expert. I frequently see MBA, PhD, and MD/DO get schooled on topics which they are supposed to be experts.
ThisPlaceLooksLikeCalifornia
Well, continuous education is an expected requirement of expertise. Lawyers, doctors, engineers, and scientists have that as a requirement.
wzzt
I work in healthcare. The CME for doctors is a joke. They can get credits doing the dumbest shit. Like attending a luncheon for example.
topcattai
I GET TO KEEP GOING TO SCHOOL AS AN ENGINEER!!!!!!!!!!!!
JackHarknessNerdySidekick
Yeah I'd like a source on that one.
FlatPlutoSociety
Yeah, that whole image is one big [citation needed].
FlatPlutoSociety
Oh wait, there is a citation. [better font color needed]
ItsOnlyIllegalIfYouGetCaught
As a bookworm that spends hours at Barnes & Nobles, curled up in a comfy chair book in hand this makes happy. :)
elduquedelaspasas
I was reluctant to buy an ereader, but boy oh boy.Dozens of books in my pocket.I miss book stores tho,the thrill of picking books at random.
elduquedelaspasas
I was reluctant to buy an ereader, but boy oh boy.Dozens of books in my pocket.I miss book stores tho,the thrill of picking books at random.
pheonix797
I miss the days where B&N had comfy chairs at every store *sigh*
dustySoda
I miss my local Waldenbooks, it was a cool hangout until it was replaced one of those ghetto trash stores.
Mylovelyladylumps
Don't forget Overdrive app for public libraries they have books for free
CallmeMefford
+1 for spreading the info on overdrive. That app, and a library card will carry you on many a car trip!
MirielBjartskular
love Overdrive
MyLuggageAteMyHomework
Is it in the Amazon app store? :D
MirielBjartskular
yes. I did not know this until 2 seconds ago. But yes it is
ifwisheswerehorsestherewouldbelotsofhorsepoo
The Kindle app also lets you download certain books that are free.
MirielBjartskular
1 time, I had this awesome book from the library. I went on a weekend trip, halfway through the book and forgot it at home! I always have1/
MirielBjartskular
My kindle in my purse. The book was the first in a series, free on amazon! I was able to download and pick up right where I left off!
matt692007
Fun fact, I never read books on my own until Aug 2014 (Age 25). Since then I have read 15 books and 10 short stories from The Dresden Files.
Vuutarros
BTW welcome to the noble ranks of bibliophiles.
Vuutarros
How anxiously are you awaiting Peace Talks? I am assuming you meant all 15 of the Dresden novels. If you did, and need something else to 1/2
matt692007
Yeah I am all caught up except for a few short stories (Bigfoot stories and a couple more) but I think the next series I'll try is GoT.
Vuutarros
I haven't read the Bigfoot ones either. Keep meaning to. GoT is a good series, as well. Enjoy!
matt692007
Point is you have to find story you want to read and then you won't know how to stop. School tried forcing me to like books and failed.
matt692007
I opened up a book on my own and next thing I knew I am an expert on the whole world of The Dresden Files. 2x reading, 3x Audiobook.
Vuutarros
2/2 read whilst waiting try the Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka. Verus is kinda like a British Harry, but the magic is more specialised.
Eldibs
Fun fact - you can read without picking up a book.
adritha
It's true! I just switch from my imgur app to my kindle app... Or my kobo app... Or my iBooks app. I think I might have a problem.
CallmeMefford
Problem being not enough time to read, amiright? Same here...
Ineodox
Reading terminals in fallout and books in skyrim counts, right?
CallmeMefford
Gahtdammit, get out. Go read Bazooka Joe. ;-)
RealScienceMan
Don't lie, it was the Lusty Argonian Maid.
Ineodox
One handed increased to 75.
ElNein5
I read every book I could get my hands on in skyrim <.<
OrderOfTheWhiteLotus
Tl;dr
DomCobb
I laughed. Then I made myself sad
Camarisho
books good, tv bad
nonickname23
Bravo.
Giganotosaurus
You're the real hero here
moto192834
can't top this
thisiskissel
But, they had pictures!
MirielBjartskular
As an avid bookworm, the top graph had my insides dying more and more with every percentage. Not read ANYTHING after college?! *sob
GingerButNotAWeasley
Seriously, that's terrifying. If I EVER become that, I want somebody to lock me in library and never let me out.
matt692007
I ordered my own copies of books to read so I wouldn't have to share or use my brother's worn in books. It feels good to own physical books.
phecus
But all of them are experts on how the country should be run, healthcare, climate, religion, and what's best for everyone else.
barnwolf
Ya, I'm not sure I believe it.
serjadaeva
Same here! -peers at all the books waiting to be read-
HPWombat
I have been to 1 professional sports game in the last 10 years. I feel like some people would think I'm crazy for that stat.
EduardH
I know right?! Oh well, time to close Imgur and read a book.
Thelibrarianchick
It's sad but true. It's heartbreaking isn't it?
SpruceCaboose
To be fair, I've basically only listened to audio books since. I drive a lot,
elandriel
I actually felt proud because I graduated college last spring and have read at least six books already since then
ProfessorDumbass
I have read over 10000 memes and comments since graduating....that is something....right?
tomyironmane
"Correia on the Classics, or why I think high school English sucks:" http://monsterhunternation.com/2011/01/12/correia-on-the-classics/
ThrewOutMyHipster
I am a super bookworm and had to stop going to bookshops because I would spend too much and not put down the book until finished.
ThrewOutMyHipster
My life gets out of hand when I read. Bookstores are like candyshops for my mind. Once in my hands, i can't stop consuming books. Keep away.
Sytaria
Me too. So sad. :(
Aceituna
As a literary agent, same here.
tcgl
I can't imagine. I read at LEAST 2 books a week, more if I have the time. I can't NOT read. I haul books with me everywhere.
uchytjes
Not reading books =/= not reading. Lots of people read news (or, at least the comments on them). Hell, this comment section is reading.
HnngRightInTheFeels
I read magazines, mostly, as they're relevant to my interests. Such as cars. vroom vroom.
ProfessorDumbass
Not eactly falling into an imaginary world the writer creates in our minds. These comments are are mostly GREAT JOB OP +1 dude
LastNightIThoughtItWasAGoodIdea
Nothing compares to reading books.
meraii
Reading specifically fiction has been shown to improve brain connectivity and function and greatly broaden a persons perspective and empathy
Threns
I think they're ignoring the prevalence of Kindles and audiobooks. I don't know a lot of people who read books, but e-books and audio?
Splatts
The speech referencing those stats was given in 2003. Then again, the source of the stats is a bit muddy, so... there's that?
matt692007
I like reading books but very much enjoy audiobooks to help me understand how the cadence of the books. I know I missed a few things.
CallmeMefford
God, I hope they aren't counting books in these statistics. Otherwise, all hope is lost...
wilson1helpme
My boyfriend hasn't read a book since like 9th grade...it hurts my heart. I'm trying to get him into a new one but he'd rather read articles
USD1
I couldn't wait to graduate so i could go back to reading what I wanted.
rangelife13
This couldn't be more true.
meadowgreene
I can barely comphrend such a thing.
SurtsFist
I couldn't survive.
Randomcomma
Seems too extreme to be true. Seriously.
JuanDeages
I'm not so sure it is. I don't go into a book store unless I have to most of the time. The last book I read by choice was a few years ago.
CptRedBeerd
Read more my friend. It gets better when you aren't required to read it.
CallmeMefford
One one hand, yes it seems impossible. On the other hand, think about how many people think Trump has a lot of good ideas.
Splatts
You would be correct. Most likely. Sauce: http://www.robertbrewer.org/disciple/surprising-book-facts-infographic/
unresponsivenipples
I realized books weren't gay enough for me, so I stick with good fanfiction now. (Yes there's queer lit, but most of it is terrible)
CallmeMefford
It's still reading!!! Read your King, your Cussler, your Kadrey. Who cares what you read, as long as you read. No judgements here, friend!
magoslich
Try the Malazan book of the Fallen. I feel it handles relationships of all types really well throughout the series.
unresponsivenipples
I just copy pasted my favorite fanfic (very well written) into MS Word,it's 617 pages. Fanfics can be serious business.
OneColdGorilla
I read an article about a month ago about a bunch of sci-fi with gay main characters winning lots of awards. Do you like some sci-fi?
twominutesforhighsticking
If that's true then you found your perfect niche from which to start writing. If you can't find it in the library, write it for others.
unresponsivenipples
I don't write, I edit- OK, I do write, but I'm lazy and prefer lifting weights and listening to music to typing away on my computer.
tomyironmane
I almost feel like I'm gonna regret the answer, but how can you say if a book "is gay enough..?"
unresponsivenipples
One token gay character without real depth isn't enough but "everone's queer!" stories are often just a circlekjerk of special snowflakes.
tomyironmane
Both of those suck, I agree. But unless there's actual romance, what does it matter who is looking at whose butt?
unresponsivenipples
And that assumption that lgbt people are ONLY their sexuality is really unfortunate. Representation is important, it's not all about butts.
unresponsivenipples
But I wanna read about a lesbian secret agent that needs to seduce the presidents daughter & steal government secrets w/ guns & explosions!
CallmeMefford
NO KIDDING!!! "Haven't been in a bookstore in the last five years"?!?! It's been less than 5 hours since I left! Is this why we're idiots???
Cere4l
So? I havent been in a bookstore since i was 14 or so (29 now), i probably read more books than anyone who has posted here...
CallmeMefford
You know what I mean. You read. Wether you get your books from the library, online, the prison wheeled cart, whatever your case may be.
Cere4l
Doesnt matter, the graph is specifically about bookstores. making it simply a bullshit statistic in this context
OneColdGorilla
The book stores near me went out of business forcing me to get a Kindle. So I don't have to feel guilty about how much I like it. :-P
CallmeMefford
Lol same for me. But I'm shocked at how much I spend on books when the year is done.
OneColdGorilla
I got about two and a half books free from some class action lawsuit against Amazon for ebook price fixing, so that's helped. :-P
CallmeMefford
Lol me too, but that money went fast
CallmeMefford
Lol me too, but that money went fast
ThatDarnBandit
I take issue with it because phones.. the onternet.. etc. Seems to make it hard to 'not read anything'
tomyironmane
Probably had to define "reading" as "books we approve of, and none of that populist trash-pulp"
ziggerknot
if it makes you feel any better I did't read an entire book throughout High school, and i graduated 5 years ago.
ProfessorSteven
Books have no intrinsic value. It's the knowledge and mental exercise. If you can get that from web, news, comics, games, etc, then good!
ElNein5
Wait, is the graph seriously just about physical books? It didn't quite click until just now. That's pretty funny.
captainobvioustits
literature lets you live in another person's world for 300 pages or so, not a collaborative world, somebody specific
ElNein5
Yes. Literature. Literature isn't exclusive to books.
Supanini
Puffin: books are overrated as fuck
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Supanini
If people like books, that's cool that's their thing. But it's stupid that the book worm culture looks down on others for not enjoying books
Supanini
Listen man I've read books before okay? I know what it's like to read a damn book. It's not as whimsical as they're made out to be.
Rookvlees
That 57% of new books bit is misleading: other than novels, many books are not meant to be read "to completion." Cookbooks, for example.
BilldeTurlock
not to mention poorly written or plotted ones.
wdsncs
TBH, there's a lot of crap out there, too. I don't know if 57% of the movies I watch would be worth finishing if they weren't so short.
Rookvlees
I put down Pride & Prejudice & Zombies 3/4 of the way through. It may've had zombies, but was still Jane Austen. Not my taste at all.
OneColdGorilla
I forced myself to read through a zombie book with Death in it, upset nobody was staying dead. So much promise but sucked so hard.
iMayOrMayNotBeOprah
I don't really understand why people should be "required" to read books recreationally. Why judge someone for not enjoying what you enjoy?
DopeMister
It's also about education and learning. Reading, or litterature in general helps you deal with mental or physical perspectives
Kamasu0Tra
BECAUSE READING IS THE BEST THING EVER AND NOTHING ELSE CAN COMPARE TO IT. Except movies, games, your imagination, etc...
ITalkAboutGoats
Same reason people should exercise, it's good for them.
AlanStrangeways
Thanks a lot. I don't take selfies. Now I'm illiterate. Go flnywtgh oqesyiyp!
Somnophobe
I think I've read at least a thousand books for every selfie I've taken. At least.
OneColdGorilla
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3650/3443772644_556160415e.jpg
MrVacuumBrainBimbo
But you're apparently fluent in Welsh....
MMAgCh
So now they have to read a book for every ten sheep they shag?
uchytjes
Do you really think someone that reads books that much could ever get laid? Even with the benefits of Bestiality?
theafterpipe
I really didn't understand the Tolkien one. To Kill A Mockingbird is one of my favourite books.
PekoeBOO
The younger guy is talking about the movies and pretending like he read the books.
jenshaag
... And that's terrible. And totally a real problem that exists in real life.
PekoeBOO
yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup
jenshaag
noooooooooooooooooo
JuniorJones
NoirePanda
Maze runner series was great, but it did seam to drag on. I prefer the Bloody Jack series. :)
JuniorJones
And thanks for the recommendation
NoirePanda
*seem
JuniorJones
I started but lord of the rings was too temping lol
theafterpipe
Do you like it?
HorseMcFucker
That's nice and all but I've read 16 million words of Fanfiction... +20 Mill (Re-Reads.)
terbril
You're still absorbing the thoughts and emotions that other people put into writing and opening your mind to their experiences.
PekoeBOO
Counts!
MyNameIsLucilleAndIKnowHowUFeel
That was my first thought, I read a lot of Ao3 because the site loads better in the breakroom than imgur
CharlieCatfish
I can only imagine the fangirl emotions you can sense after all those words
IWishIWereNotAllergicToCats
Worm https://parahumans.wordpress.com/ would be over 10% of that just by itself, and you would read that within a few weeks once you started
MyNameIsLucilleAndIKnowHowUFeel
That was my first thought, I read a lot of Ao3 because the site loads better in the breakroom than imgur
Rinani
What place counts the read stories? Haven't run into that before.
HorseMcFucker
Specific kind of fanfiction site.
Rinani
Well that was rather nonspecific :(
totesronjeremy
15.25 rounded up to 16 seems like a stretch...
HorseMcFucker
ISarabi
(I'm that way with Harry Potter fanfiction. I've read HPMoR probably 5 times aside from the ending, and I reread Natural 20 each update.)
ISarabi
What is that? Something about DisQord?
HorseMcFucker
Diaries of a Madman.
ISarabi
Thank you!
Sureletsgowiththat
Out of curiosity, what was it about?
HorseMcFucker
Various assertion of fanfics. The one that took up the largest part of that is Diaries of a Madman. Warning; Traumatizing/M content within.
Sureletsgowiththat
Okay, just wondering. For a second I thought that someone wrote down a 16 million word fanfic, and I just thought, 'Wow, that's commitment!'
HorseMcFucker
Oh most of that is from 3 Fanfictions, each about 2 millions words long each.
Sureletsgowiththat
Yeah, I've written stuff before, but the best I've ever done is under 100k words. I can't imagine the commitment and attentiveness needed 1/