Best way to read e-Books?

[danskmacabre]

I often read on autopilot walking to work. It's a nice wide, safe path I walk down and I get about an hour a day just doing that reading.

Also in bed at night and sometimes in the mornings.

Apart from that, like others have said, whenever I have free time pretty much.
If I go out, I ALWAYS bring my ereader with me just in case I have to wait for something or just want to stop some like a cafe or whatever for a break and wind down.

[EbookNovice]

Originally Posted by danskmacabre

I often read on autopilot walking to work. It's a nice wide, safe path I walk down and I get about an hour a day just doing that reading.

Also in bed at night and sometimes in the mornings.

Apart from that, like others have said, whenever I have free time pretty much.
If I go out, I ALWAYS bring my ereader with me just in case I have to wait for something or just want to stop some like a cafe or whatever for a break and wind down.

Wow, you read while walking on a public footpath? Aren't you worried that someone will knock you over?

[danskmacabre]

Originally Posted by EbookNovice

Wow, you read while walking on a public footpath? Aren't you worried that someone will knock you over?

Nah I can read and see where I'm going at the same time, spotting people, road crossings etc.
Sounds weird, but it's true.
I can also ensure I stay on the correct side of the footpath, so I don't bump into people oncoming.
I've been doing that for years.

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by EbookNovice

Cool, thanks for sharing that!

I really like the Sony E-Reader. Great battery life, easy to upload quotes, light. I haven't found a downside as yet compared to regular books.

The biggest downside is you can't use ebooks to decorate the family room or home office.

[speakingtohe]

Originally Posted by danskmacabre

Nah I can read and see where I'm going at the same time, spotting people, road crossings etc.
Sounds weird, but it's true.
I can also ensure I stay on the correct side of the footpath, so I don't bump into people oncoming.
I've been doing that for years.

I am in awe. I can't read and roll over in bed at the same time without falling on the floor.

Helen

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by danskmacabre

Nah I can read and see where I'm going at the same time, spotting people, road crossings etc.
Sounds weird, but it's true.
I can also ensure I stay on the correct side of the footpath, so I don't bump into people oncoming.
I've been doing that for years.

Walking is when I get some of my best reading done.....
it's more difficult to fall asleep while walking.

[crich70]

I just read what I want to read when I want (barring outside obligations). The point is to take your time and not feel you have to rush yourself. A good book is to be savored not gulped down without chewing.

[Bilbo1967]

Unless you prefer gulping to chewing, of course...

[sony_fox]

Breakfast lunch at dinner. After dinner. While it's cooking. travelling waiting, in bed. out of bed. You know as and when opportunity arises.

Typically reading before getting out of bed is not a productive way of getting to work on time.
Reading over lunch is a great way of indicating, not only am I busy, i'm occupied in important stuff and hence can't deal with your query right now.

[danskmacabre]

Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I am in awe. I can't read and roll over in bed at the same time without falling on the floor.

Helen

The best way to describe it is if you hold the ereader (or book) at an angle so you can see ahead of you several metres.
You then set your vision so you're looking around the ereader in addition to the text on the ereader.

You don't see much in the way of detail beyond the ereader, but any movement you notice right away and any changes to the footpath as well, such as a crossing or something.

[danskmacabre]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Walking is when I get some of my best reading done.....
it's more difficult to fall asleep while walking.

Agreed, I put in about 5 hours a week walking/reading.
I read in bed at night to get tired so I can sleep, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
There have been times when I'm reading something particularly gripping that I've stayed up reading for a few hours tho....

[snoozer]

Originally Posted by EbookNovice

So, I just want to know how you set yourself up for your reading sessions. How do you get in the mood to read for long periods? Do you read in bed or do you read outside? Do you drink tea or eat toast while you read? Do you read when you wake up or before you fall asleep? How do you prime your brain for a lengthy reading session?

I'd really appreciate any help.
Thank you!

I read when on the treadmill & exercise bike mostly, sure makes the time go by quickly.

[speakingtohe]

I read in bed, and on the balcony when at home. I am lost without reading material if I am on a long bus ride, or waiting for an appointment.

I don't prime myself for a long reading session because I don't care how long I read. When I am tired of reading or life intrudes I just stop. Could be after 10 minute or after 2 hours.

The key to increasing your reading is (my opinion only) to read things you like to read and to have them handy. If you want to read in the bathroom, you must have something to read in the bathroom as you are unlikely to get up and stroll around looking for a book.
Same in bed and on the bus

Habit building is perhaps as important. I am in the habit of reading to take my mind of things before I go to sleep. I am in the habit of reading to take my mind of the tedium of waiting in the doctor's office etc. I have had the habit of reading as entertainment since I was 3 and the other habits probably were built on that, but for those that haven't read a lot, I think reading a bit here and a bit there and always having a book you enjoy ready for when the opportunity or the mood strikes is a good approach. The main thing is to actually enjoy what you are reading.

Helen

[Ndaara]

My favorite place to read is Sylvia Beach Hotel on the Oregon coast.

I can't remember a time when I didn't read before bed. Usually in bed but sometimes the light is a bother (not to me!) so I read elsewhere. That is one of the few daily constants throughout my life (the others being eating, sleeping, and feeding the cats).

[kennyc]

reminds me of that old doughnut commercial....

.....time to feed the cats.....