How Many Is Too Many?

When I was in college I would read 4 or 5 books, on the go, at one time. All different genres. All different lengths. Sooo many different characters to remember.

I don't know how I managed it.

I can barely keep one going by itself at the moment, let alone alternate between a handful. I used to read a chapter per evening, switching up the books - or, if I was more excited by one in particular, I would read more of that one and then pick up a different one a few nights later.

Now though, I barely find time to read. I've gotten into a habit - a good or bad one I don't know - of reading on my lunch break - at my desk - as well as most nights before bed. It's a good way for me to relax and get away from the screen. Although I'm not entirely sure it gives my eyes any more of a break.

I'm reading 2 completely different books at the moment - Jurassic Park and The Complete Illustrated Works of the Brothers Grimm. I try to read the Grimm fairytales before I go to bed as they tend to be short and to the point, whereas Jurassic Park sometimes goes into depth within science or mathematics and it's hard to follow at times. Especially when I'm tired. 

Although this hasn't gone completely to plan as I find Jurassic Park way more captivating and I find myself picking that up instead of the Brothers Grimm (I've been reading the fairytales on and off for about a year now, there are so many!!)

I've recently joined goodreads in an attempt to spur me on to read more this year. I've set my goal as 30 - which is quite low compared to some - but I think this might be manageable for me. I've got a tonne of books lined up and goodreads really helps to find more new books as well as being able to give reviews, ratings and suggestions.

How many books do you read in one go? Do you believe there is any benefit from reading more than one at a time?

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An Unusual Ally

I hope you enjoyed my new take on a couple of fairy tales. The one shown today was actually written in my second year and inspired by Shrek!

If anyone has any feedback I would love to hear it and I am looking forward to sharing the final product with you when I collect them from the bindery!

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Cinderella

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Sleeping Beauty

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Nostalgia

For my final photography project, I decided to create a book with three adapted fairy tales in it, accompanied by photographic visuals. I've been thinking about sharing them with you for a little while now. 

So, over the next few days I will be - a story per day.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed creating them ❤︎

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