How Fast Do You Read?

I learned of this app from Trish at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'? It was developed in conjunction with Staples and it was specifically designed with the reading of eBooks in mind. Not sure how it applies to paper books, but I think I read about the same in both formats. However, many people believe they read faster on their eReaders (a few of my blogging friends have mentioned this). Here are my results and a few fun facts surrounding my score.

My score was 271 words per minute.

8% faster than the national average.

According to the app, if I maintain this reading speed, I could read:

• War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy in 36 hours, 7 minutes
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 4 hours, 44 minutes
• Lord of the Rings in 29 hours, 26 minutes
• 1984 by George Orwell in 5 hours, 28 minutes
• The Bible in 47 hours, 50 minutes

I could read 3.6 books on my Sony Reader before recharging.

Quite interesting! I'm 8% faster than the national average?  Who woulda thought! And I thought I was a painfully slow reader.  Now we know that my slow reading during read-a-thons is due to distraction and time wasting.  I've been found out! *L*

If you would like to check out the app for yourself, click the image below.  Have fun and come back and share what you got!

Source: Staples eReader Department

In explanation...

Yes, I am admitting it here today...I won a Sony Reader (pocket edition) from Shauna at Book Giveaways.  As my friends and followers probably know, I have been very outspoken about equating e-readers with the devil.  LOL! So as to not to look like a complete hypocrite, I feel I should offer an explanation.  As many of you know, I am a college student.  After having a conversation with Sarah Winters (and others) on Twitter about e-readers, I found out that textbooks can be downloaded on to them.  Starting in the fall, I will no longer be taking online classes and will be traipsing around campus.  Carrying a small e-reader instead of lugging around heavy textbooks will be so much easier.  Also, I'm hoping that the pocket edition has audio book capabilities. *fingers crossed*  So, dear friends, please do not judge me too harshly.  I have not crossed over to the dark side.  I will still always prefer books in their "natural" state.  Also, to pay $10 or more for a book that I can't even put in my bookshelf (except for textbooks) is something I could never do! I may download a classic or two, if they're free, but I will not become the next Darth Vader!