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What time of day do you read.

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tanith Tue 20-Feb-18 19:23:20

I read papers and news on my iPad while eating breakfast my current book at bedtime in the Winter but I read a lot more during the day in the Summer while enjoying the peace and quiet and hopefully the sunshine in the garden.

Charleygirl Tue 20-Feb-18 19:08:03

I would read a magazine during the day but a book in bed. I usually read for nearly two hours when I go to bed and like smithy on a warm summer's day I will read a book outdoors.

ffinnochio Tue 20-Feb-18 19:02:15

Depends on the book.

Auntieflo Tue 20-Feb-18 18:59:10

I usually read when I go to bed, than again when I wake in the morning. DH always brings me a cuppa to wake me up, and I grab my book. Than again while having breakfast. Sometimes at lunch times, while eating a sandwich. Now we are retired, I can read for as long as I like, but do feel guilty if I know something needs doing.

carolc12 Tue 20-Feb-18 18:56:24

I usually read when i go to bed, but do read a bit during the day if i have some spare time, in the summer i do like to sit in the garden and read.

wildswan16 Tue 20-Feb-18 18:54:47

Read at odd times during the day, but when in bed I now listen to audio books which we get free via the library. I have managed to "listen" and enjoy several books that I could never manage to get past the first few pages of previously. The only problem is I tend to fall asleep while listening and then spend ten minutes trying to find my place the next night.

Marydoll Tue 20-Feb-18 18:48:50

I like to read the news paper with my breakfast, the news on my tablet in the evening and books in bed.
However, I never seem to get the time these days.

eazybee Tue 20-Feb-18 18:43:53

First thing in the morning, newspaper on my tablet, and last thing at night. When I travel, train or coach, and in the evening if I am watching television. when I have breakfast and lunch, not supper though.Rarely read in the day; don't know why.

jusnoneed Tue 20-Feb-18 17:52:59

I read for an hour or so mid afternoon, using my kindle, usually with a mug of hot chocolate to drink.
I also read for a while when I go to bed, check the forums I use and then read some of whichever book I have started on the ipad.

Smithy Tue 20-Feb-18 17:22:12

I always read in bed, never during the day, the exception being a lovely warm sunny day. If I'm not doing anything special I will get my garden chair out and read in the garden and have a bit of lunch if it stays warm.

winterwhite Tue 20-Feb-18 17:16:41

Interesting thread. For me, fiction still only for the traditional few chapters in bed. As a result don’t read enough modern fiction. When I was a teenager I hooted with laughter at the old dictum about not reading novels in the morning. Find I follow it myself though. For when not feeling up to much or winter afternoons I have my comfort read favourites, including Biggles and Margery Fish gardening books. Holiday cottages with a secluded garden for lazing and reading essential.

Jane10 Tue 20-Feb-18 17:00:55

I read whenever I can. My kindle if awake early, the newspaper when it arrives, my kindle again if I'm eating lunch on my own at home then again once I'm in bed at night. Reading is a major major (deliberate repeat!) part of my life.

M0nica Tue 20-Feb-18 16:53:46

Whenever I have 'blank' period. Sat and read my kindle at the doctors surgery twice today. No magazines and the only alternative was a tv screen randomly showing surgery and general health information.

mollie Tue 20-Feb-18 16:50:02

I used to read at night, in bed, but don’t now. Now I fill gaps through the day by readings. I’ll read a newspaper while eating lunch. Can’t read while travelling or walking - have seen people doing that, just plain daft. Nowadays I have plenty of free time as I don’t work so it makes no sense to me not to use my time doing something I enjoy, particularly in the winter.

gmelon Tue 20-Feb-18 16:12:25

The traditional "couple of chapters in bed" or do you have a favourite , set aside time to read?
What do you eat while you are reading?

When do you read?
Is it something you just can't wait to get back to?

We all seem to have lots to do including the general housework and chores and of course there are those who have jobs.

A book sits there calling out to me waiting to reveal its next twist.