My record was 3, sometimes 2, but I prefer to concentrate on 1.

My limited time now means that even 2 would take forever.

Most of the time just 1.

When I know I'm going to read a lot I tend to have more than 1 as it helps me stay interested and motivated.

I have 2-3 one of which is an audiobook.

Usually two but sometimes three but I usually try to limit it to two at a time.

I once tried 5 books, and then read them individually after 20%. I would say two.

I'm reading The Stand from Stephen King and I'm only at page 364/1209, but kind of want to read a Terry Pratchett book. Also a few others that have raised my interest since I'm on this subreddit.

So, for now, just one.

Might be a good idea to finish the book first before tackling TP, he's more-ish like chocolate. You won't finish the King lol

I always read one at a time.

2-3, but always different genres. Usually one fiction, one non-fiction, and a random 3rd.

One audiobook for me, one for listening with the kids, and one physical book. Occasionally I will read full chapter books for bed time, which would add a fourth book into the rotation. The kids books are usually ones I read from my youth though, so they’re well loved favorites and not new.

One at the time.

I usually have 2 books going at once. I keep one in my bag to read during my commute, another on my nightstand.

Usually just one, although I have on occasion read two where one book was too big to take out with me (I like to read in cafes when I can).

It depends on the genre. With science fiction or historical fiction, usually 1 at a time. With non-fiction, 2 or 3. With poetry - many!

I always have 2, one audio and one paper/ebook. I might on occasion get a third if it's non fiction, short stories, or a buddy read with an agreed upon slow pace.

I usually read about three at a time:

1. Work of fiction read purely for fun

2. Work of non-fiction read for fun or academic purposes

3. Work of fiction or literary criticism/theory read for academic purposes

2 at a time for me. I drive for a living so I'll normally listen to podcasts or audiobooks. Then read the book in my bag while I wait to be loaded/unloaded.

Well currently I have 3 books going. One memoir, a Golden Age murder mystery, and a children’s mystery because autumn and winter make me want mysteries. Usually I try to totally different genres but in situations like this where the genre is the same I go for different age ranges and/or time periods or different subgenre.

Two or three: audiobook, print book, book of poetry.

What do you study/research?

I’m a PhD student in English, focused on queer British fiction of the late 19th/ early 20th century.

I usually read 3 at at time...but different genre...I like having options...

I guess I'll have to.

Three, usually. The main book I’m reading, the book I’m reading with a friend, and a less intense book for nighttime reading (I don’t read horror or suspense at night).

I try to read only one at once, but sometimes I pick up a second or third book. Sometimes its because I didn't finish reading a library book before it had to get returned (because I read books mainly from the online library this happens automatically). Sometimes its because I just don't feel like reading my current book either because of recent events, my current mood, or health. At the moment I think my Goodreads is at around 10 books I'm currently reading.

Right now I have 6 books going at the same time (eek!). I usually have around 4: one digital, one physical, an audiobook and a nonfiction for my degree/work.

I used to do one. But I realized recently I didn’t have a real reason why. Just because we read one at a time in school? In school I could pay attention to more than one subject at once so I can read more than one book at once.

To answer the question 4right now: mason and Dixon, moby dick, the sun also rises, and the odyssey (Fagles translation).

It’s not like I’m on a time limit so if I read four at once I’ll just read slower, but there’s no problem with that.

Two at a time, unless o get really into one then I’ll just focus on it

One unless I have to read more than that for school

Usually two - one that's heavier and will take a while to get thru, and one lighter for some easy entertainment. And a magazine or two.

typically at least two, up to four or five.

Three to four.

I'll usually read fiction at home before bed or in the morning.

I like to read at the pub as well so that is generally when i read non-fiction (particularly history)

Just one at a time. I've tried to read multiple books at once, but it never really works for me, I usually just end up focusing on one at some point, and then losing interest in the others.

One, unless it’s scary and then I’ll read that only in the day and a lighter book when it’s dark. I love scary books but the anxiety at night isn’t always worth it!

I generally have one novel and one audiobook in progress, and I always have a collection of short stories and short fiction podcasts too. It just depends on my workload and activities.

Start several, read couple of pages, stick to one. I don't want to mix up characters and events

I used to force myself to read one at a time but I've found I much prefer reading several at a time, usually ranging from 5 - 10 books on the go at once.

What this lets me do is:

1. Have several options available depending on what kind of mood I'm in (like for instance fiction or non-fiction)
2. Give me the freedom to pick up a book that I stumble upon and want to read immediately, without the guilt of "i'm already reading X..."

Right now I'm reading:

Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center
The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
Stranger Faces
Treacle Walker
Meditations
The Bell Jar
Happiness, Like Water
Of Love and Other Demons
Out of the Ruins

Usually 2

I usually read a physical copy throughout the day, and something on the kindle before going to bed.

Usually 3, one for English class, one for Dutch class and one for German class.

3. One on Audible, one on Kindle, and one physical book.

I read 1 fiction and 1 nonfiction.