A lot of reading vs A lot of readings

Both 'a lot of reading' and 'a lot of readings' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A lot of reading' is used to refer to a large amount of reading material or the act of reading in general. On the other hand, 'a lot of readings' is used in the context of multiple interpretations or analyses of a particular text or subject.

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A lot of reading

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a large amount of reading material or the act of reading in general.

Examples:

I have a lot of reading to do for my literature class.
She enjoys a lot of reading in her free time.

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I have a lot of reading to do before bed.
Except I have a lot of reading to do, so I might just go straight back.
That's still a lot of reading! Is it worth it?
I have a lot of reading and...
Did a lot of reading.
I been doing a lot of reading about doomsday scenarios.
That's a lot of reading.
While a lot of reading and writing could occur in/var and/var/tmp.
With a lot of reading time on my hands.
Scholars like us have a lot of reading to do.
I could get a lot of reading done, finally write some short stories.
With those and his novels I have a lot of reading to do.
I've been doing a lot of reading on jungle warfare.
There was a lot of reading of programmes from what I could see.
I don't really like novels, and I have a lot of reading to do for Henry.
Anyway, after that, I did a lot of reading, and the stories are like mind-blowing.
I guess you have a lot of reading to do today.
You have a lot of reading ahead.
I do a lot of reading because, you know, I sit in a (bleep) bowl all (bleep) day.
I do a lot of reading on my tablets and anything that makes that a better experience is worth spending money on, in my opinion.

Alternatives:

a great deal of reading
a large amount of reading
a substantial amount of reading
a significant amount of reading
a copious amount of reading

A lot of readings

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the context of multiple interpretations or analyses of a particular text or subject.

Examples:

There are a lot of readings of Shakespeare's plays that offer different perspectives.
The professor assigned a lot of readings for the seminar.

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I been doing a lot of reading about doomsday scenarios.
That's a lot of reading.
While a lot of reading and writing could occur in/var and/var/tmp.
With a lot of reading time on my hands.
Scholars like us have a lot of reading to do.
I could get a lot of reading done, finally write some short stories.
With those and his novels I have a lot of reading to do.
I have a lot of reading to do before bed.
I've been doing a lot of reading on jungle warfare.
There was a lot of reading of programmes from what I could see.
I don't really like novels, and I have a lot of reading to do for Henry.
I've been doing a lot of reading about it, so I think Sam will be happy there.
Anyway, after that, I did a lot of reading, and the stories are like mind-blowing.
I guess you have a lot of reading to do today.
You have a lot of reading ahead.
Except I have a lot of reading to do, so I might just go straight back.
I do a lot of reading because, you know, I sit in a (bleep) bowl all (bleep) day.
Clearly I have a lot of reading up to do so I can be ready for the presentation.
I do a lot of reading on my tablets and anything that makes that a better experience is worth spending money on, in my opinion.
Getting a lot of reading done up there, are you?

Alternatives:

multiple interpretations
various analyses
different perspectives
numerous readings
several interpretations

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