Submitted by strikeblazer t3_10jda7s in books

Generally I read 2 paragraphs when resuming from where I left off, not to specifically recall but sort of to get back into the flow. I was just curious how much others feel like re-reading, if at all?

P.S. Sometimes I have to read an entire page. P.P.S. Of course when picking up a book after days, this will change. I’m only talking about books you read daily.

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Quasipooch t1_j5jnw3x wrote

Considering I always push it too far and fall asleep while reading, I usually have to backtrack a few pages the next day.

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HumOfEvil t1_j5jo087 wrote

None. The concept never even crossed my mind!

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angieappsimm t1_j5jpkom wrote

I always try to stop reading at the end of a chapter so I don’t have to reread. But if not I’ll go back to the top of the page or a few paragraphs.

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loneacer t1_j5jpn5n wrote

Usually none. Maybe the last sentence if there was a break in the middle of the page.

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Miserable_Flower_444 t1_j5jpwnr wrote

If I had an absolute terrible time following the night before then I’ll read a paragraph or two to make it make sense…. Normally if I’m struggling that hard I quit early so I don’t have to back track. Otherwise I pick up where I left off…. I can even leave days /weeks between and still generally pick up where I left

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OliM9696 t1_j5jq7b1 wrote

i try and end on chapters but if its been a bit i will skim the last page to remind myself.

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keesouth t1_j5jrlwi wrote

None. I just start from where I stopped.

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vanastalem t1_j5jsl8q wrote

I don't. I try to stop at the end of chapters, so I just pick up with the next chapter.

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stingraybt t1_j5jsssb wrote

Usually the last paragraph of the preceding page to jog my memory!

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TywinShitsGold t1_j5k0cze wrote

0 words. I usually stop at a chapter end or a break.

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minimalist_coach t1_j5k0qf1 wrote

If I was able to stop at a clear breaking point, I don't usually reread anything. If for some reason I stopped on just a random page, I skim the page until I find where I left off.

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nice_guy_threeve t1_j5k3dxo wrote

Depends on how asleep/drunk I was, since I usually read in the bed and I often do stop at random points either because I can't see straight or somebody else is ready for the lights to go off. I also listen to audio books a lot and I always back it up between 30 seconds and 2 minutes.

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Tiri_vill4 t1_j5k66mv wrote

I've never re-read a page, always end my reading session at the end of a chapter, starting a new chapter next time I pick up the book

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Arrow_from_Artemis t1_j5k974h wrote

I just read starting from the exact sentence I left off on, even if I stopped in the middle of a chapter.

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ChrisDigressesBooks t1_j5k9jb5 wrote

I don't re-read anything. Maybe if I've put a book down for a few weeks or months, I might re-read a page or two, but never for just one day!

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theonewhoknock_s t1_j5kb7wy wrote

I usually skim a couple paragraphs to get myself back into the flow and remember exactly where I left off.

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ri-mackin t1_j5kf3ml wrote

I only reread when I drift off, read like 4 pages without realizing it, and then noticing I have no clue what's going on.

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inspork t1_j5ki41d wrote

If I stop reading at the end of a chapter I usually don’t. But if I stop reading mid-page I usually just start at the top of the page - read it in full or skim down to where I was depending on how well I remember.

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gudmar t1_j5kmei4 wrote

I do the same. I really believe it relates to how individual brains work. I have learned a lot about working memory and short term and long term memory. It makes so much sense when I look at how I remember things. If anyone has recommendations on a book that helps explain the brain and mental exercises that we can do to help the weaker parts, please let me know. If I need to be a scientist to read it, please don’t recommend.

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twiggsmcgee666 t1_j5konod wrote

Totally depends on the content. If I'm reading something by Pinker on neuroscience, I'll generally have to peel back about two or three paragraphs. When I'm reading something like Warhammer fantasy, I can normally just pick up and read and it'll fall back into context quickly.

When I set a book down for a while, I'll typically just skim the previous few pages upon picking it back up to see if I remember what was going on.

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Fit-Two-3037 t1_j5l5ayx wrote

Rarely, if ever. If I finish a chapter or a page and think "what did I just read" then I'll go back.

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Defaultkh t1_j5l81n3 wrote

Usually try to figure out the last paragraph I remember well and then start again from that.

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Mello1182 t1_j5ldxpj wrote

Depends on the book. Novels, I rarely reread unless I've out the book down midchapter. Essays, at least one paragraph each time

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pipestein t1_j5lf3i9 wrote

I don't. I will stop in the middle of a chapter but I stop at the end of a page. When I restart I just go on to the next page.

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danellender t1_j5lfyqz wrote

As much as it takes. I have pre-alzheimers and never know what I'm going to forget or for how long.

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Joke_Superb t1_j5lqv74 wrote

I try to aim for one chapter every day. It's really not a lot and keeps me reading and making progress. If I want to read more I will, but as I'm busy and try to balance my activities, a single chapter is better than not reading at all.

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pbproblems t1_j5mawlc wrote

I don’t re-read in the way you specified. But generally when I’m reading, my concentration shifts a lot, and I’ll find my ‘eyes’ reading faster than my brain. Then by the time I’ve re-read the last paragraph or so, I think ‘yes I’ve definitely already read this’. It’s a problem.

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MountainSnowClouds t1_j5mh53g wrote

Nothing unless it's been a while since I read (like I put down the book for a month and am trying to remember what last happened without having to start all over).

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ninasreddit t1_j5mwbke wrote

I usually just skim the page that I am on/ the previous page to try to remember where I was when I left off

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GFVeggie t1_j5ncb6x wrote

I have trouble putting books down when I am really into them. I'll flip back to a logical start of something happening instead of just jumping in.

I love to read books more than once. When I do that I don't usually go back as far.

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Jesuisfatigay t1_j5nnuww wrote

Not the next day but if it's weeks yeah i try to reread a bit lol Memories wont go that far.

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Stunning-Animal2492 t1_j5nxbca wrote

I usually place my book mark at a natural story break, like the beginning of a convo, a chapter, a paragraph break, etc.

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DMarquesPT t1_j5oc2s0 wrote

If it’s consecutive days I usually don’t feel the need to (always stop at chapter breaks).

If I’ve been away from a book for more than a few days/a week, I’ll usually skim the previous page.

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