Can you read while sitting upright?

[Ismail]

Whenever I read, I try to sit upright but almost always end up horizontal. I lie on a couch or the bed, and I find myself holding the worst posture ever. It helps me read better but I always feel that there's a better posture for this, something that would make reading more comfortable and natural. I don't know, is it the same for you guys? Got any suggestions?

[Emily]

I've never giving that a thought. But now that I'm thinking about it, I tend to see people lie down while reading and it has always seemed weird to me. I cannot read if I dont sit up straight xD It's just to uncomfy, but it does seem to be the prefered way.
Only lie down if I'm listing to an audiobook

[Susanne]

I can't read lying down. If I lie on my back I just end up dozing off until the book hits me in the face! I always sit up but I'll curl up or slouch in an armchair if I don't feel like sitting properly.

[BookSafety Reviews]

I wanna get one of those massive body pillows that wraps around your back. Would be perfect for reading, lol.

[Shawna]

I only read while sitting up and I'm never comfortable while reading. I have this issue with shadows on my books while I'm reading. It just really bugs me and I've found that there's less shadows on my books when I'm sitting up

[Sam]

I cannot concentrate enough when I sit and read specifically on a chair lmao, so I’m mostly laying or half sitting on my bed if that makes sense

[Christine]

During the day I read sitting upright on my chaise longue or rocking chair and put the heavy pillow/cushion on my lap, so the book is closer to my eyes as I can't have reading glasses.

At night in bed I read laying on either side.
I used to spend hours reading laying on my stomach, but since my back surgery in 2007 I am no longer allowed to read that way. :(

[Diane]

Yes I can...I normally put a "V" shaped pillow behind me for back support,which is really comfy.😘

[Kez]

V shaped pillow for me too so I can sit upright on sofa to read. easier to hold books and kindle that way too

[amelia]

no :( I can read if im laying down or other more relaxed position.

[Rim_reads]

yes, I do a lot of reading while traveling

[Shelby]

I can read and sleep in any position lol

[Tanja]

Rarely ever

[Rissa (rissasreading)]

yes

[Bellaaa (jeremiah's version!)]

I never read laying down, it hurts my arms