I like to read aloud, alone.
I have ADHD and I think it started because it helped me. Because sometimes when I read in my head I’ll think about something totally unrelated and then I have to reread the pages I read. However I asked some friends if they read aloud and they seemed to think that was insane. Now I’m also thinking this is likely insane. But I really enjoy it. Sometimes I even choose to read at home over a coffee shop so that I can read aloud.
Am I the only person who likes to read aloud by themselves?
It’s not insane, I read aloud to myself a lot too. Especially when a writer has a good rhythm and is aware of the music of their words, much can be gained from reading aloud. Poetry I almost always read aloud. I think the flak you get can be chalked up to it being long associated with the lower classes and people with little education. Same goes for reading with your finger underlining each sentence. Just old fashioned prejudice, nothing more.