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Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl invited us to share our ten favorite places to read this week. I don’t have pictures of all of these places but here goes!
- The beach. Well, now that I’ve traveled enough to really understand that not all beaches are warm, let me specify a warm, sunny beach. I love to hear the waves rushing in and out, have a cold drink by my side, and lose myself in a light-hearted book.
- My hammock. Since we’re traveling and renting out our house, I haven’t gotten to enjoy this spot in a while, but my big hammock in my shady backyard is a heavenly place to read. And nap, if I’m honest. (That’s my hammock a few years ago.)
- My personal library. I had to put my library furniture and books in storage while we’re traveling but my comfy couch, beautiful view of the mountains, favorite artwork, and overflowing bookshelves made a perfect place to read.
- My camp chair. Since we travel in our RV, I love setting up my camp chair in the shade of the awning and digging in to a good book. (The picture above shows our first travel trailer. We have a bigger, drivable RV now.)
- My kitchen table. When I’m home alone, I always read while eating a meal. (This is a picture of the table in the furnished apartment we’re renting right now.)
- My car. I used to spend every lunch hour reading in the peace and quiet of my car before I quit my job for this travel life. Also, if my husband runs inside a store for a quick errand, I take the opportunity to wait in the car and read a few pages. (I’ve included a picture of the car we’re borrowing while we’re in Alaska. I call it The Matchbox Car.)
- On planes. I don’t enjoy chit-chatting with my seatmates on flights (with the exception of my husband, of course). I get a lot of reading done instead.
- My bed. I absolutely have to read a few pages before bed, no matter how tired I am. (The picture above shows the bedroom in our current RV.)
- My couch. Whether it’s at home, in our RV, or in a furnished apartment, you’ll mostly find me reading on my couch. (I took a picture of the couch in our current furnished apartment.)
- Anywhere! I’m really not picky. If I have a minute to read, I’m happy to pull out my book or Kindle and get started.
That’s my list! Do we share any of the same spots? Link up every Tuesday at That Artsy Reader Girl!
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27 Comments
I think hammock is my new favorite place for reading! That’s a very cool idea, and one that I haven’t tried yet. 🙂
Reading in a hammock sounds blissful right now!
I love reading o the beach although yes it has to be warm haha! And if I’m camping or something, i love to just sit in a camp chair and relax with a book for a few hours!
I will also read pretty much anywhere! I really enjoy reading at the beach and on my couch!
The beach and my couch are two of my absolute favorites!
Great list! There’s nothing more comforting than curling up in bed with a good book.
Especially on a day when the weather outside isn’t great.
Thanks for sharing!
Anne – Books of My Heart
Thanks for stopping by!
I read in bed a lot too. I also read whilst in transit a lot, it’s not like there’s much else to do and it makes the journey more for and pass faster!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/17/top-ten-tuesday-329/
I’ve never used public transit for my work commute but I imagine books would make the time pass faster!
They definitely do!
I’m home by myself for most of the day, so I read while eating, too! I’m kind of sloppy, though, so I have to be careful when I’m reading a paper book 🙂
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
That could almost be another post–10 books I’ve dropped food in! I’m such a messy eater!
Yup yup, when I’m home alone I read during all my meals too! (Well, unless I’m playing video games. But one or the other.)
My TTT: https://bookwyrmknits.com/2021/08/17/top-ten-tuesday-favorite-places-to-read/
I’m already a messy eater just reading. I would have food everywhere if I tried to eat while playing video games!
Some games have cutscenes that are perfect for eating during! I mostly play RPGs. I can’t imagine eating and playing a platformer at the same time. 😉
I forgot about camp chairs! Loved that.
My list: https://fiftytwo.blog/2021/08/17/ttt-favorite-places-to-read/
We don’t have fancy reclining camp chairs but we do have a collapsible camp table I put my feet up on while I’m reading. I can spend the day like that.
Oh yes the kitchen table with the smells of baking and bread proving and coffee… if we had such a thing in the tiny poky kitchen we have here! These are the places you would normally find me reading!
I rarely have baked goods in the oven but I still love reading at the table!
I would love to have a hammock to read in. And is there anything more lovely than reading on a beach, with the sound of the surf all around you?
The hammock is delightful. And reading on the beach is heaven on earth as far as I’m concerned.
A great list of places! I also love reading anywhere! Last year while Christmas shopping at the mall with my husband, I stood outside of a store reading a book I had brought just for that purpose. When he saw me, he just kind of laughed.
When you get the chance, I hope you stop by my post: https://readbakecreate.com/10-books-with-travel-locations-in-their-title/
I carry a purse that isn’t much bigger than my phone and card wallet but the Kindle app on my phone has saved me a few times when I’ve had to wait like this!
I can also read just about anywhere! Couch and bed will have to be my favorites. Aaah love your photos!
Elza Reads
The couch and the bed are probably my favorites too. I like to read with my feet up and that’s much easier to do when I’m on the couch or the bed!