Happens way too often to me.

edit: I had no idea this was such a common issue!

  • Yes, totally normal. It can happen for all kinds of reasons, but for me it usually boils down to a) the book is boring and my mind wanders or b) I’m distracted by something (maybe sleepy, or pondering a problem or worried about something) and that takes my focus away. I keep reading the words but I’m thinking about something else. Eventually I realize I have no idea what I’ve read and have to back track a little.