1) Long stretches is preferred, but I usually only have time for a few pages at a time. 2) It depends on the situation. I use to consistently have 4-5 books going at a time, but now I try to limit things to one. 3) I like to read outdoors and in crowded places. Coffeeshops and Arbys are a couple of my favorites. 4) All the above. It really depends on my mood. I think generally a little background noise is preferred. 5) Sitting crosslegged or laying down 6) Both. I like to read for pleasure and usually always have at least one book that I'm reading for the pure joy of reading it, but, being a student, I usually have several things to read for class. 7) No 8) Reciepts from the on campus cafeteria make good bookmarks.