So, recently I've had a few conversations with different people about my reading rate. Apparently people are shocked to learn I try to average two books per week. This apparently is a shockingly high rate in some people's opinions, which honestly surprised me. I mean, I know that I read quickly, but I don't think it's a shockingly high rate. Following the disbelief and incredulity I encountered this week, I've given my speed some thought, which I have reproduced below.
Let's assume that these people are correct that my pace is unusually quick (I'm not necessarily sold on that, but let's assume it for argument's sake). Even if we make this assumption, people still shouldn't be surprised about my pace after hearing about the project. If you do not enjoy reading and do not read fairly quickly, you are unlikely to take on this type of project. If you know that I've taken on this project, you thus know that I read fairly quickly and enjoy reading. I'm no longer a random person, and so anything you know about how quickly the average person reads shouldn't be used as a reference point to my reading rate.
Important note: I don't think that there's anything particularly special about reading quickly. It makes a project like this easier, but it doesn't tell you anything, really, about the person.
That said, 19 so far this year! Right now I'm reading a lovely one about deprogramming someone after an experience with a cult. It's as charming as it sounds.
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