Where and when do you normally read? - Page 4

JSWolf · 10-14-2013, 10:22 PM

I do read in bed sometimes before going to sleep. Depends on how tired I feel. It does help me get to sleep sometimes. I do read in the family room on the couch. I also have a book on the go on my phone since I have that with me. I read on public transport. I recently read on a cruise ship. I read in the local park if the weather is good enough. I read in the bathroom (sometimes). I read in a doctor's waiting room.

Geralt · 10-15-2013, 12:55 AM

Home/bus/train/library
Those are my places in the order of frequency I read in them.
I don't get people who read in coffee shops. Don't ask me why, but I'd rather have a cup of coffee with a friend in that coffee shop, than stare at the book.

Istvan diVega · 10-15-2013, 04:37 AM

What a peculiar way of seeing things. What if I'm in town alone and fancy a coffee? Should I just forego my double espresso just because I'm alone there and then?

How about people who have no friends? Are they to be allowed to read in coffee shops, ever, or only at home, all on their own?

Marsi · 10-15-2013, 07:01 AM

If the weather's pleasant, I like to read on the outdoor setting in my yard. My cat is a frequent companion when I do so, as she's old and doesn't like leaving the house unless I'm with her any more. Other than that, I'll read on the couch or in bed. When I lived in the big smoke, I'd read on my hour-long commute either side of work. Really, I'll read wherever I'm able, but the outdoor setting is my favourite place. As for when I normally read? Why, whenever the mood strikes.

BelleZora · 10-15-2013, 10:34 AM

At mealtimes (I live alone), waiting for appointments, evenings, any spare moment. I once refused a proposal for fear marriage would interfere with my reading time. Now that I think of it, I did him a great kindness.

Grace Elliot · 10-15-2013, 05:00 PM

I read before bed. Apparently that's a bad idea as it stimulates the mind - however I find it helps my work brain switch off so it works for me.
In addition, any spare time I get - also whilst cooking - which could explain why I'm such a poor cook that my kids once hid my recipe book in the hope of making me get a takeaway.

JSWolf · 10-15-2013, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geralt

Home/bus/train/library
Those are my places in the order of frequency I read in them.
I don't get people who read in coffee shops. Don't ask me why, but I'd rather have a cup of coffee with a friend in that coffee shop, than stare at the book.

But if you are alone, reading is just fine in the shop you get your drink/snack from.

JSWolf · 10-15-2013, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace Elliot

I read before bed. Apparently that's a bad idea as it stimulates the mind

I find reading before bed is good to help me go to sleep. My eyes get tired and then I put down the book and go to sleep.

AniaR · 10-15-2013, 06:25 PM

I basically read everytime I have more than 3 minutes available

Of course I like to read at home in bed in the evening for example, but I also read a lot during the day, because I have a type of job where I have 10-15 munute breaks every 1-2 hours. So use all of those breaks for reading! I also read in typical situations where you have to wait - doctor's office, sometimes my bank if I go at an unfortunate hour and have to wait etc. And I looove reading outside when I go to my summer to relax

So really, whenever I don't have anything else to do, I read, read and read!!!

Mrs. Marple · 10-15-2013, 09:06 PM

I read in the car while my husband drives. We also take our tablets with us when we go out to breakfast which prompted a couple to tell us when they see us, they call us The Kindles.

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10-14-2013, 10:22 PM	#46
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,758 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I do read in bed sometimes before going to sleep. Depends on how tired I feel. It does help me get to sleep sometimes. I do read in the family room on the couch. I also have a book on the go on my phone since I have that with me. I read on public transport. I recently read on a cruise ship. I read in the local park if the weather is good enough. I read in the bathroom (sometimes). I read in a doctor's waiting room.

10-15-2013, 12:55 AM	#47
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Home/bus/train/library Those are my places in the order of frequency I read in them. I don't get people who read in coffee shops. Don't ask me why, but I'd rather have a cup of coffee with a friend in that coffee shop, than stare at the book.

10-15-2013, 04:37 AM	#48
Istvan diVega Inharmonious Posts: 416 Karma: 2157616 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Sony PRS-950, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1	What a peculiar way of seeing things. What if I'm in town alone and fancy a coffee? Should I just forego my double espresso just because I'm alone there and then? How about people who have no friends? Are they to be allowed to read in coffee shops, ever, or only at home, all on their own?

10-15-2013, 07:01 AM	#49
Marsi Nameless Being	If the weather's pleasant, I like to read on the outdoor setting in my yard. My cat is a frequent companion when I do so, as she's old and doesn't like leaving the house unless I'm with her any more. Other than that, I'll read on the couch or in bed. When I lived in the big smoke, I'd read on my hour-long commute either side of work. Really, I'll read wherever I'm able, but the outdoor setting is my favourite place. As for when I normally read? Why, whenever the mood strikes.

10-15-2013, 10:34 AM	#50
BelleZora Wizard Posts: 1,442 Karma: 25151986 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Seattle, US Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Libra 2, Pocketbook Verse Pro Color	At mealtimes (I live alone), waiting for appointments, evenings, any spare moment. I once refused a proposal for fear marriage would interfere with my reading time. Now that I think of it, I did him a great kindness.

10-15-2013, 05:00 PM	#51
Grace Elliot Groupie Posts: 186 Karma: 1317334 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Device: kindle	I read before bed. Apparently that's a bad idea as it stimulates the mind - however I find it helps my work brain switch off so it works for me. In addition, any spare time I get - also whilst cooking - which could explain why I'm such a poor cook that my kids once hid my recipe book in the hope of making me get a takeaway.

10-15-2013, 06:25 PM	#54
AniaR Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 32916 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Poland Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I basically read everytime I have more than 3 minutes available Of course I like to read at home in bed in the evening for example, but I also read a lot during the day, because I have a type of job where I have 10-15 munute breaks every 1-2 hours. So use all of those breaks for reading! I also read in typical situations where you have to wait - doctor's office, sometimes my bank if I go at an unfortunate hour and have to wait etc. And I looove reading outside when I go to my summer to relax So really, whenever I don't have anything else to do, I read, read and read!!!

10-15-2013, 09:06 PM	#55
Mrs. Marple gossipy old village lady. Posts: 15 Karma: 400176 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kobo Vox, Polaroid PMID 701C, Samsung Galaxy Tab2	I read in the car while my husband drives. We also take our tablets with us when we go out to breakfast which prompted a couple to tell us when they see us, they call us The Kindles.