How & When You Read Your Books?

TaureanBull · 04-01-2011, 09:37 AM

We read when we are in a mood to do so. We read what our mood tell us to read.

I read- when travelling (not driving), before sleep, on holidays and every other possible opportunity.

I love a cozy, quiet corner and a supply of good tea/coffee every hour.

I dont mind a reading chair, sofa or a bed; but nothing like a recliner.

Oh! as I type was it a tremor in Cairo?? I felt for sure. Let me check news. Its the geological one not the political one.

Anyways, whats work best for you?

Nyssa · 04-01-2011, 10:21 AM

What I want:

A nice comfy chair (to curl up), recliner or window seat.

A warm cup of tea with milk and sugar.

A quiet, cool or rainy afternoon.

In reality:

I read whenever or wherever I can. These days, its during a lull when I volunteer, long car rides (with hubby driving of course) or at night after our kids have gone to bed (and neither of us want to watch TV).

jbcohen · 04-01-2011, 11:28 AM

On the back of a charging rino, in the company of an irate Hippo, sitting on the head of an angry pelican, in the home of a furious ground hog. Who says I have no sense of humor.

jgaiser · 04-01-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

On the back of a charging rino, in the company of an irate Hippo, sitting on the head of an angry pelican, in the home of a furious ground hog. Who says I have no sense of humor.

Ok.. Now you have a sense of humor..

elcreative · 04-01-2011, 11:47 AM

I don't know, who does say you have no sense of humour?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

On the back of a charging rino, in the company of an irate Hippo, sitting on the head of an angry pelican, in the home of a furious ground hog. Who says I have no sense of humor.

TaureanBull · 04-01-2011, 12:50 PM

So, indeed it was a quake with epicentre at Crete. Such situations are least appealing to my reading habits.

patrickt · 04-01-2011, 02:16 PM

I read whenever I have time and wherever I happen to be. This morning I was eating tacos, Mixteca style, at an outdoor market and was reading my Kindle while I ate. That's how it works.

elemenoP · 04-01-2011, 07:11 PM

My main reading times: in bed before going to sleep (I have been doing this since I learned how to read some 35 years ago), and sitting on the floor outside my daughter's bedroom, waiting for HER to go to sleep. I slip in a few pages here and there otherwise. I find a reader is better than a book for those "stolen pages" throughout the day.

eP

SensualPoet · 04-01-2011, 08:58 PM

Generally, weekdays I read in the evening, in the hour or two (or three) before sleep, and usually propped up in bed with a pussy cat or two close by (or more likely using me as a mattress).

On the weekends, I might catch an hour on a Le Corbussier recliner, perhaps a cup of coffee close by, and more often than not, a big orange tabby stretched out on my legs.

Hamlet53 · 04-01-2011, 09:23 PM

My preference is either sitting on my couch at home or at a coffee shop while enjoying a latte. I also do a lot of reading at the table while eating, either at home or out at a restaurant.

DreamWriter · 04-01-2011, 09:34 PM

I usually read while propped up in bed, for an hour or so before going to sleep at night. When the weather's nice, I enjoy sitting outdoors in the shade where I can hear the birds chirping.

DixieGal · 04-01-2011, 10:04 PM

In my sunroom with the windows open, with a nice tall glass of iced tea.

Anthem · 04-02-2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaureanBull

We read when we are in a mood to do so. We read what our mood tell us to read.

I frequently read something even when I am not in the mood (or I'm never NOT in the mood to read, hard to know...)

Also, my mood frequently lets me down and provides no real guidance concerning reading material and I just grab some crap off the shelf and start reading it.

jbcohen · 04-02-2011, 02:12 PM

Seriously, typically on a train or buss going to or from work.

cathie · 04-02-2011, 02:52 PM

I read every chance I get, eating breakfast, coffee break, when I am waiting or travelling. But my favourite place to read is on my bed (I consider my bedroom my sanctuary). My second favourite is on my nice comfy sofa with a blanket and a cup of tea/coffee and my doggy curled up next to me and silence.
As to what I read -- it runs the gamut. And the choice usually reflects my mood, so I usually read more than one book simultaneously.

04-01-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
TaureanBull Guru Posts: 64 Karma: 9478 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Imphal, New Delhi Device: Kindle 3-3G	How & When You Read Your Books? We read when we are in a mood to do so. We read what our mood tell us to read. I read- when travelling (not driving), before sleep, on holidays and every other possible opportunity. I love a cozy, quiet corner and a supply of good tea/coffee every hour. I dont mind a reading chair, sofa or a bed; but nothing like a recliner. Oh! as I type was it a tremor in Cairo?? I felt for sure. Let me check news. Its the geological one not the political one. Anyways, whats work best for you?

04-01-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 6,180 Karma: 167189477 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2nd Gen)	What I want: A nice comfy chair (to curl up), recliner or window seat. A warm cup of tea with milk and sugar. A quiet, cool or rainy afternoon. In reality: I read whenever or wherever I can. These days, its during a lull when I volunteer, long car rides (with hubby driving of course) or at night after our kids have gone to bed (and neither of us want to watch TV). Last edited by Nyssa; 04-01-2011 at 12:52 PM. Reason: becuase

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jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	On the back of a charging rino, in the company of an irate Hippo, sitting on the head of an angry pelican, in the home of a furious ground hog. Who says I have no sense of humor.

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TaureanBull Guru Posts: 64 Karma: 9478 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Imphal, New Delhi Device: Kindle 3-3G	So, indeed it was a quake with epicentre at Crete. Such situations are least appealing to my reading habits.

04-01-2011, 02:16 PM	#7
patrickt Wizard Posts: 1,221 Karma: 8381518 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Device: Paperwhite 4 X 2	I read whenever I have time and wherever I happen to be. This morning I was eating tacos, Mixteca style, at an outdoor market and was reading my Kindle while I ate. That's how it works.

04-01-2011, 07:11 PM	#8
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	My main reading times: in bed before going to sleep (I have been doing this since I learned how to read some 35 years ago), and sitting on the floor outside my daughter's bedroom, waiting for HER to go to sleep. I slip in a few pages here and there otherwise. I find a reader is better than a book for those "stolen pages" throughout the day. eP

04-01-2011, 08:58 PM	#9
SensualPoet Wizard Posts: 2,302 Karma: 2607151 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Paperwhite, Asus ZenPad 3, Kobo Glo	Generally, weekdays I read in the evening, in the hour or two (or three) before sleep, and usually propped up in bed with a pussy cat or two close by (or more likely using me as a mattress). On the weekends, I might catch an hour on a Le Corbussier recliner, perhaps a cup of coffee close by, and more often than not, a big orange tabby stretched out on my legs.

04-01-2011, 09:23 PM	#10
Hamlet53 Nameless Being	My preference is either sitting on my couch at home or at a coffee shop while enjoying a latte. I also do a lot of reading at the table while eating, either at home or out at a restaurant.

04-01-2011, 09:34 PM	#11
DreamWriter Books are brain food. Posts: 2,950 Karma: 4836916 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: U.S. Device: Paperwhite · Fire HD6/HD8/HD10 · Galaxy Tab A7	I usually read while propped up in bed, for an hour or so before going to sleep at night. When the weather's nice, I enjoy sitting outdoors in the shade where I can hear the birds chirping.

04-01-2011, 10:04 PM	#12
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	In my sunroom with the windows open, with a nice tall glass of iced tea.

04-02-2011, 02:12 PM	#14
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Seriously, typically on a train or buss going to or from work.

04-02-2011, 02:52 PM	#15
cathie Connoisseur Posts: 68 Karma: 200 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kindle, Kindle Fire	I read every chance I get, eating breakfast, coffee break, when I am waiting or travelling. But my favourite place to read is on my bed (I consider my bedroom my sanctuary). My second favourite is on my nice comfy sofa with a blanket and a cup of tea/coffee and my doggy curled up next to me and silence. As to what I read -- it runs the gamut. And the choice usually reflects my mood, so I usually read more than one book simultaneously.

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