Does reading more books increase reading speed?

[Dh_]

I think at a certain age it would improve your speed. Kids that start to read more often probably read faster when they practice more. For everyone that already reads a lot, I don't think so. I pretty much read at the same speed and I have for the last few years. It all depends on how much I like the book.

[Ama Idim]

I would say a little, I'm just not sure but having a set target for a set period definitely increases speed

[Henrytbab]

I think it does just a little bit. Because one would not have to learn some words one has already encountered.

[Lia A]

I think that it does, but only a little. After all, practicing can help you improve.

[Essywa]

As for me it does increase my reading speed but it also depends with the books am reading.

[Bigwig1973]

I think it probably does because as the vocabulary of the reader increases, the processing time decreases. However, as the number of books read increases, it's possible that reading time decreases, again due to comparing this book to that book, this writer to that writer, etc. Especially if one likes to jot on the margins. My reading speed decreased quite a bit after I learned about literary criticism and as I started comparing a current book to other books, looking for evidence to support a point to argue or for something from which to develop and then support a theory. I kind of had to relearn to just read the book for enjoyment without being so critical.

[Stephanie Runyon]

Reading more will increase your ability to comprehend the information. That could slightly increase your reading speed because you won't have to stop to understand your topic.

[Hannah_Keos]

For me, no. Its all about how interested I am in the book. And maybe how its written. I can read quickly if I'm dying to know what happens next or the info is fascinating, but I'll never finish the page if I'm the least bit bored. If you read more books that interest you from the start, then yes, you'll notice increased reading speed. If its a dense book, maybe I'd take my time, just to absorb all the author wrote.

[Lilyflower-x2]

For me, no. Its all about how interested I am in the book. And maybe how its written. I can read quickly if I'm dying to know what happens next or the info is fascinating, but I'll never finish the page if I'm the least bit bored. If you read more books that interest you from the start, then yes, you'll notice increased reading speed. If its a dense book, maybe I'd take my time, just to absorb all the author wrote.

I agree Hannah. The more interesting the book the faster I will read it.

[Lilyflower-x2]

My reading speed is dependent on the type of book. I take my time reading financial books. I want to understand everything that the author is teaching. Novels that I read for fun and to pass the time take a shorter time to finish.

[MrsTurner2013]

I would say the more you read, the faster you will become. When I started reading I had a hard time with it. I was really slow and had comprehension problems. To fix it, I grabbed every book I could and worked on focusing while slowly increasing my speed. Now, as an adult, I have no problem reading a 200 page book within a week and retaining the information.

[Divya Tamilselvan]

I am not sure if reading more books can help us to increase reading speed. But I think if we intend to increase reading speed, even fewer books can help us.

[SmartReviewer77]

Maybe. I've noticed mine has increased steadily the more I've read. Or not. Depends on your reading technique though.

[Humera955]

I don't think it increases your speed, it just gives you a better flow, eventually you understand words better than before and you rarely have to Google meaning of those words.

[Salah bourouba]

i definetly think yes it does, you will get used to the words and read them without realizing