1) Do you read a few pages at a time or in long stretches? Few pages at a time.
2) Do you read one book at a time or several at a time? One book at a time. I have a hard time concentrating on one book sometimes.
2b) What's the largest number of books you have read at the same time? 3, technically. I used to read a book for myself, read my sister a chapter of a book each night and then be editing a book I was writing at a time. If that counts.
3) Where do you like to read? In my bedroom or on a lounger in the sun.
3b) Where do you usually read? On transit, while walking home, My bedroom and anywhere else I have to wait for a bit.
4) Do you prefer silence, some light background noise, or a loud roar while reading? It depends on my mood. If my boyfriend is watching some boring documentary on TV, I can tune it out and read if I'm REALLY into my book, then there's times when I can't concentrate at all and need silence.
5) How do you usually position yourself while reading (sit, lay down, reclined, etc)? I usually start out laying down until I get uncomfortable, then I sit up until that becomes uncomfortable...I really love it when I can get a cushy chair and swing my legs over one arm and use the other one as a head rest.
6) Do you primarily read for pleasure, or is it a requirement (work or school)? Pleasure. I have goals every year. Last year was 50 but a lot happened in my life and I only got 35 done. So, this year, I am going to try and beat 35.
7) Do you do other activities while you read? Sometimes, I prop my book up and read while I'm doing the same task over and over again.
7b) If so, what? I already explained up there.
8) How do you mark a page (dog ear, book mark, leave a book open and turn it cover side up, etc)? Bookmark. I like trying to keep my books in good condition so I can either trade them or give them to my kids when they get older.