The Reading Nooks Are Everywhere
Reading nooks are those places you can chill and read a book. They may not be your favorite spot, but you make do just the same. For instance, I used to eat my lunch inside my car and read because the office was so noisy (i.e., ringing telephones, etc.). The coffee bistro at Borders was another stand-by. Sadly, that won't be the case any longer, will it?
Recently, I've seen a lot more readers using their Kindles, Nooks, or whatever. The subway platform and car are popular reading spots. A guy at the National Art Gallery whipped out his Kindle while his wife used the powder room. (It wasn't me because I don't own a Kindle!) A neighbor lady walks her dog while reading a book she holds up in front of her face. I'd say hello, but I don't know who she is.
Waiting in airport lounges make for a good time to get in some reading. Any plane trip taken begets a paperback read. I always schlep a book along to the dentist or doctor's office. Nothing miffs me as much as sitting there twiddling my thumbs when I could be buried in a book.
I also like to keep a downstairs book in the kitchen, and an upstairs books that I read in the bedroom. We should also touch on vacation reads. Or do you just give yourself a break from everything, including reading, when you go on vacation? Not me. I gotta have a book to read all the time.
Happy reading to you and yours!
By Ed Lynskey
Twitter: @edlynskey
Author of Lake Charles
"Definitely recommend you take a fictional journey to Lake Charles."
Elizabeth A. White's Musings of an All Purpose Monkey
Recently, I've seen a lot more readers using their Kindles, Nooks, or whatever. The subway platform and car are popular reading spots. A guy at the National Art Gallery whipped out his Kindle while his wife used the powder room. (It wasn't me because I don't own a Kindle!) A neighbor lady walks her dog while reading a book she holds up in front of her face. I'd say hello, but I don't know who she is.
Waiting in airport lounges make for a good time to get in some reading. Any plane trip taken begets a paperback read. I always schlep a book along to the dentist or doctor's office. Nothing miffs me as much as sitting there twiddling my thumbs when I could be buried in a book.
I also like to keep a downstairs book in the kitchen, and an upstairs books that I read in the bedroom. We should also touch on vacation reads. Or do you just give yourself a break from everything, including reading, when you go on vacation? Not me. I gotta have a book to read all the time.
Happy reading to you and yours!
By Ed Lynskey
Twitter: @edlynskey
Author of Lake Charles
"Definitely recommend you take a fictional journey to Lake Charles."
Elizabeth A. White's Musings of an All Purpose Monkey
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John wrote: "I do own a Kindle, keep adding to it all the time - the KJV Bible was, I recall, 99 cents, the Shakespeare ed contains Dr Johnson on Shakespeare, etc. And I also got George Higgins' *Friends of Edd..."Hi, John. Thanks for the friend add and comments. Friends of Eddie Doyle is one of favorites. I liked the movie with Mitch, too. Last EL book I read was Hombre. Loved it. Thanks for interest in Lake Charles. If mark your to-read books on Goodreads, please don't forget Lake Charles. Take care.
I feel like I need to have a book with me all the time. Amazon's Kindle platform has made that possible. Not only do I read books on my Kindle, but I have the Kindle app on my Android phone. Whenever I unexpectedly find myself with a few minutes on my hands, I can read a book on my phone. It's not as uncomfortable as you would think either. Best of all, my last reading spot is sync'ed between the phone and my Kindle at home automatically. So, which ever device I am using to read a book, it offers it to me at the last spot I stopped at regardless. And, of course I read on vacation. It's usually my primary activity! :)
Ed wrote: "John wrote: "I do own a Kindle, keep adding to it all the time - the KJV Bible was, I recall, 99 cents, the Shakespeare ed contains Dr Johnson on Shakespeare, etc. And I also got George Higgins' *F..."Good idea - you're getting good response to the book.
Robin wrote: "I feel like I need to have a book with me all the time. Amazon's Kindle platform has made that possible. Not only do I read books on my Kindle, but I have the Kindle app on my Android phone. Whe..."I hadn't heard of the synch feature between devices. That sounds handy to know. Thanks for the comments, Robin.
i recently purchased a basic Nook (no web browser, apps, etc,,). I don't use it too often, I prefer the feel of a real book in my hand. I do like the Nook because I can download library books on it. However, it has far more memory for Barnes & Noble books than for library books. I keep it with me at all times in case i don;t have a book with me. I also keep kid's books on there for my kids as well.
Tracy wrote: "i recently purchased a basic Nook (no web browser, apps, etc,,). I don't use it too often, I prefer the feel of a real book in my hand. I do like the Nook because I can download library books on it..."One thing I've heard is the Nook displays colors like for downloadable magazines with pictures, but the Kindle uses black-and-white. All I have are the Nook and Kindle for PCs, so I can't confirm. Thank you for you digital book ideas, Tracy.
You're welcome. The basic Nook is black & white, and the newer version that came out this spring has the screen that allows you to read in sunlight. It does come with space for a memory card, to load more library or non B&N books on it. It really comes in handy when we are out and about and one of my kids forgets to bring a book. I just downloaded Stephen King's Mile 81.
Since getting my kindle I have definitely been reading more. I have a daily train ride to and from work, plus like you if I know I am going to be waiting anywhere I'll take the kindle along. It gives me a wide variety to choose from, and can be read in any light (which can't be said for the kindle app on my iPad. Previously I would have been limited to one or two paperbacks to take with me.My favorite spot to read though is still on the couch in our conservatory (kindle or regular book, makes not difference).
Alan wrote: "Since getting my kindle I have definitely been reading more. I have a daily train ride to and from work, plus like you if I know I am going to be waiting anywhere I'll take the kindle along. It g...""Read in any light" is the plum feature I'd like and could use often. Just make sure you don't miss your stop on the train! Thanks for the helpful comments.
I don't try to read in any light any more. Presbymyopia, it's called. Oh well. I just downloaded *The Help,* after a student complained the movie - which I thought was excellent - butchered the book. So that's next up - by Tuesday? I think not.... I've also got to get Ed's *Lake Charles* - that'll be either next in line or alternated with *The Help.* Doing that is so easy with Kindle, isn't it?
I just did a five-star Amazon review on Jeff Rasley's fine book, *Bringing Progress to Paradise,* about "philanthro-trekking" to a tiny village off the beaten path in the Himalayas, and am due to cross-over a similarly five-star review on Tim Ghianni's *After the Flood,* about the huge Nashville flood of last year - dry wit, at least - which I put up elsewhere but I think will get more readers on Amazon. Has that been the experience of any of you - Amazon reaches more people than most other reviews?
I own both a kindle and a nook. the nook so I could borrow books from the library. the kindle because I love amazon. I ran out of room for physical books (over 650 paperbacks and hardbacks). I borrow books from the library too. I can read just about anywhere and it has been said that the house could burn down and I would not notice because I am so focused on the book I am reading.
John wrote: "I don't try to read in any light any more. Presbymyopia, it's called. Oh well. I just downloaded *The Help,* after a student complained the movie - which I thought was excellent - butchered the b..."
Go for Lake Charles, you won't regret it. My review's on my profile page, thoroughly recommended!
Michele wrote: "I own both a kindle and a nook. the nook so I could borrow books from the library. the kindle because I love amazon. I ran out of room for physical books (over 650 paperbacks and hardbacks). I borr..."Another reason why I got my kindle too! Too many books, not enough room!
Alan wrote: "Michele wrote: "I own both a kindle and a nook. the nook so I could borrow books from the library. the kindle because I love amazon. I ran out of room for physical books (over 650 paperbacks and ha..."Running out of book shelf space is becoming a problem. Maybe the Kindle or Nook is the right solution just to keep from drowning in paper.
easier to pack too if you have to move.
Michele wrote: "easier to pack too if you have to move."On our last move, the movers estimated they hauled two tons of books. They also charged us. Too many books? Never.
Alan: I've got *Lake Charles* on my Kindle. I'm on this damned computer right now, and it's keeping me from reading or writing new stuff. Grrrr.
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