Do you have a difficult time moving to a new book when the one you just finished was outstanding?
I do - I keep thinking about the characters, and I hope the new book measures up.
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This is my experience as well. Great books linger often beyond the next read. Sometimes it’s difficult to leave characters as I wonder what’s next for them. And yet, I just can’t be without a new book. Sometimes hours pass between books, but that’s the longest time span usually. So many books, so little time.
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Ohhh…me too.
I can’t be without a book either so I have to start a new one. The longest time between mine are only hours too. 
Thanks for your comment.
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Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. I just finished a really great book, and waited only a few hours to pick up a new one (that so far, is really good too!). But sometimes I need a couple days. Maybe it is partly due to the weather? (if it’s raining I am more apt to stay home and read)
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If it’s a really good book that has left a deep impression on me, I may not be able to pick up another book for a day or two so keep myself occupied with magazines or a collection of poetry–anything without a plot and characters. And then there are what I consider throwaway books–perfectly fine reading but not profound–and once they end, I’m on to the next book.
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I would agree with Evonne. Sometimes yes and other times no; but lately, more oftentimes no because I simply have too many books on my to-be-read list. I will say, however, after reading a book that is particularly disturbing, troubling, or intensely sad, I do take some time to further process the material before starting a new title.
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Mostly, no. I love looking forward to the next book. I have lingered on a day or two occasionally, but usually set the great book aside for the future reread, or give to someone who I know would love it.
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I have a hard time moving on from a really good book so I usually switch to watching a movie and then back to my next book. Sometime I just need a break.
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I pick up the next book quickly. But after a really good book, it seems I’m more likely to give up on the next book. My standards, at least temporarily, have been raised.
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@Carol_Dirks kinda like a rebound boyfriend, LOL.
But like you, I tend to move on right away but be dissatisfied with that next book.
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Yes, there have been those treasured books that have invaded my soul.
The characters have been developed in a way that has drawn me in The setting is comforting and easily a place I would enjoy being a part of.
They are those books that one escapes to, feel good books, I guess, that I wish would never end.
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Starting a new book is the hardest part in that situation. I always struggle to get sucked in and fear that the new book will not compare. Lately, I have had good luck and eventually I start to care about the characters.
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I think it depends on how vested I am in the book. Sometime characters live on in my memory for a very long time. I try to have an open mind when starting a new book, especially if it is written by an author I am not familiar with.
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Yes! It’s so hard to change my mindset to get interested in new people. 
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My experience as well with a well written story. Sometimes I have to sit with it for a day or two before moving on to the next book. There is always a next book!
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Even when I finish a fantastic book, I immediately start the next. I want to read as many books as I can. I can relive the one I finished by writing a review on my blog or by including it in one of my lists.
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I immediately start another one too, but still think about the last one.
I happen to be an excellent compartmentalizer, so I turn all my attention to the next book. But I understand where you’re coming from.
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LOVE your answer. I wish I could compartmentalize.
No, no problem moving on to the next book but then again, I generally have multiple books going at the same time anyway. And of course, I will reflect on the amazing book but I am always ready for another read.
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