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Nikki Starcat Shields's avatar

I read every night before I go to sleep; it's a long-standing ritual. More recently, as someone who is self-employed and works from home, I've been consciously trying not to schedule every moment of my weekdays. So sometimes I also choose to read during the little gaps between activities.

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Mariëlle S. Smith's avatar

Honestly? I have these visions of myself curled up on the couch with a steaming mug of tea, completely zen and unaware of the world around me, but the truth is that I read between things. While I wait for dinner to cook or the toaster to release the slices of bread I put in, while queueing (when reading an eBook), while brushing my teeth...

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Laura Perry's avatar

Sneak it in whenever you can! Yes, that makes lots of sense.

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Sheena Cundy's avatar

Usually when I'm poorly, and it's the only thing I can do while lying in bed. I also listen to audiobooks when I'm doing chores, out on walks or driving.

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Laura Perry's avatar

Oh yes, you have such a lovely area for walks - quite inspiring!

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Unearthing the Gift's avatar

I read before bed and also on my commute I listen to audiobooks.

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Laura Perry's avatar

Before bed seems to be a popular time. Somehow I can never quite manage it. By the time I get to bed, I'm ready to be unconscious right away.

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Imelda Almqvist's avatar

In bed, before I fall asleep, and on airplanes. I dream of reading non-stop for an entire week...

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Laura Perry's avatar

Oh yes, that would be a marvelous week!

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