One of my favorite things about NYC is that people read more here. You need something to do on your way to work, and listening to your iPod gets old. I plow through at least 52 books a year with the help of the subway, where I spend about an hour a day.
Awhile back, The New York Times polled more than 8,000 New Yorkers about their subway reading. I meant to blog it then, but better late than never.
Check out the survey results and related article.
24 reading war and peace? wow - that’s the kind of book i’ve always meant to read..but never have. I always take one book from that category on holiday so when I finish all the easier ones, I’m forced to tackle it eventually!
Far too many people on the tube just read the freebie newspapers that are distributed twice a day. I’m currently reading a book I’m loving so much I almost actively hope for delays..
Sometimes I feel the same way. Or even miss my stop, because I get so caught up in a book. That doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I can’t even get annoyed. Hooray for good distractions!