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How do you get comfortable before read your books?
Meaning how to you usually read your books, what time, what is your favorite reading place ….etc…

I get a kick outta reading books on my bed either laying on my stomach or on my back with lots of pillows, my coffee or drink nearby….and my fan chilling my room ….and I usually like to read book at night or late evening after taking hot bath …. Even better if it’s raining outside
How about you ?

I read books on my bed too. But then again, I also watch movies, surf the net, and at times study in bed. Now I'm sounding like a lazy bum, lol. But it's the most comfortable place in this small room that the university provides. Mostly I like to read before sleeping. Funny how my eyes could resist sleep when reading a novel but always give in to temptation when reading textbooks.

in bed, with head leaning on the headboard (see my picture). When I was younger I used to read while eating, usually an Asterix or Tintin book.

No particular favourite time for my reading, I read every free time I have but I must read before going to bed at night otherwise I cannot sleep.

Deviki wrote: "How do you get comfortable before read your books?
Meaning how to you usually read your books, what time, what is your favorite reading place ….etc…

I get a kick outta reading books on my bed ..."

same here ....i would always say ok after this chapter then nap time but than the story gets interesting andi ended up read the book until 4 am ....LOL

hahaha .. for me i do often drink nescafe tarik or kopi O while reading..

Surprisingly my most effective reading position seems to be sitting down, under plenty of lights, on my office desk.

Shesh! Bust me for such indulgent readings at office hours!

At home I can't get too comfy or I'll just doze off. Koma sampai pagi.

Though I do have a favourite reading spot. It's the couch - provided it's not full of kain baju kering yang tidak berlipat.

Faizah Roslaini wrote: "Surprisingly my most effective reading position seems to be sitting down, under plenty of lights, on my office desk.

Shesh! Bust me for such indulgent readings at office hours!

At home I can't g..."
kain baju kering yang tidak berlipat??
That's the first i've heard of that LOL

I don't have particular reading times or habits. What I do have is lotsa waiting time - tunggu anak keluar sekolah, keluar tuition, keluar ngaji, habih main bola etc etc etc. Also at traffic lights and masa traffic jam.

I read whilst waiting!

But oh, if the book is particularly susah, then I read at the dining table with my huge Oxford dictionary open and pencil in hand (I 'collect' bombastic words. I underline them and write their definitions at the bottom of the page). Yes, yes, I'm weird like that hahahaha

Deviki wrote: "Faizah Roslaini wrote: "Surprisingly my most effective reading position seems to be sitting down, under plenty of lights, on my office desk.

Shesh! Bust me for such indulgent readings at office..."

Dear Deviki

Imagine working mum with three small children. The amount of laundry is unbelievable. Martha Stewart could get a heart attack if she ever get to stuck her head in my home.

My favourite position would be sitting up in the ratan chair or at the PC table in my SOHO. The natural light is best there. I no longer read in bed as the lighting is not so condusive. Also I'm afraid I'd sooner be dozing off in that position (See Khairul's pic)

When I was working in KL, I would read on the train. These days I would always bring a book in my bag. Depending on opportunities I would also read in the car or while waiting for food to be served in restaurants. That is OK as my hubby would do the same!

When I was young, I was always reading on the floor, stomach down. now, a grown-up lady ( haha), I read with the exact position, posture, just like Khairul. Or whenever I am back home, I read on the sofa with my knees up to my chest to support the book ( bad eyesight).

Nurul wrote: "When I was young, I was always reading on the floor, stomach down. now, a grown-up lady ( haha), I read with the exact position, posture, just like Khairul. Or whenever I am back home, I read on t..."

wow i can't never sit like that for a long time without getting cramps .....my cousin have to read books while laying on her side on the floor ....it's amazing how long she can stay like that ....

Give me a bright light, a chair and a warm cup of white coffee and I'm good to go. Somehow, I always end up reading in the kitchen. Easy access to the microwave, I guess.

Nurul, I used to see my daughter studying on the carpet stomach down. It is odd for me though but I guess every one finds their own position.

my favourite:

position: sitting on the floor (tiled - cool), knees up while my back on the wall.

time: after Subuh up until 8-9 am (or until people in the house wakes up).

Deviki, it's a bit late for me to chime in, but my favorite spot would be on the sofa in the room where my TV is, and also the bedroom when I feel like lying down with books.

I used to stay late at night to finish favorite books when studying, but not anymore now, afraid that I'd be driving to my death just because of a book on my way to work!

hey there Najibah it's never to late to post ur thoughts here LOL

You know my sister also avoiding reading at night because she also drives to work .....although sometimes she complain she miss it very much

if the prayer time is coming i will pray first. cuz i'm afraid i will fall asleep while reading. the spot and the time to read share the same place at number 2 priority-wise.

and that's how i get comfortable. :D

To be honest, I don't have specific time to read. I just read whenever I have free time, even on a bus or any other public transport. One time, me and my family were on a trip to Perak and my sister was driving, I get so bored inside the car I open my book and read..my sister called me crazy...huhu

atas katil, sebelum tidur. and during weekend

On the contrary, I'll read when I start getting uncomfortable. Books are my therapy, my escape to a different, peaceful, world.

Having said that, I do read for leisure as well. Favourite spot is my bed.

clear the mucus inside my nose first.

in bed, cuddled in fluffy blanket, quiet surrounding with phone and laptop switched off..

Norazita wrote: "in bed, cuddled in fluffy blanket, quiet surrounding with phone and laptop switched off.."

really? phone switch off? can't imagine I'm doing it. haha!

Najmuddin wrote: "Norazita wrote: "in bed, cuddled in fluffy blanket, quiet surrounding with phone and laptop switched off.."

really? phone switch off? can't imagine I'm doing it. haha!"

takde siapa nak dicall dan tak expect sesiapa yang call..especially at night la...hehehe...

Norazita wrote: "Najmuddin wrote: "Norazita wrote: "in bed, cuddled in fluffy blanket, quiet surrounding with phone and laptop switched off.."

really? phone switch off? can't imagine I'm doing it. haha!"

takde siapa nak dicall dan tak expect sesiapa yang call..especially at night la...hehehe..."

Seronoknya! Job scope saya memerlukan saya sentiasa switch on telefon dan bersedia untuk menjawab panggilan pada bila-bila masa walaupun sedang tidur :(

-anywhere without my nieces and nephews to bother me
-with lots of pillows
-good lighting

locations-
always : on the bed, on the mattress in the living room, on the sofas
sometimes : in cars, in public transport, faculty, dorm
randomly : in bookstores