TT 11 Places where you'll find me reading

While sitting in the bathtub reading last week, I thought about all the bizarre places I find to read. Well, some of these aren't terribly bizarre, but I can find some pretty interesting places to crack open a book.

1…. The tub. As previously mentioned, this is one place I like to relax with a book. Hint: Make sure you don't get the book wet. Especially if it's from the library.

2…. In the park. It's rather peaceful when no one else is around. Just the birds and the insects to keep you company, though I'd rather have less company from the insects.

3…. In the car. I actually get carsick, so no reading on the road. But I like to pull out a book if I'm a few minutes early getting somewhere. Slide back the seat and enjoy.

4…. In the bathroom. Don't tell me you haven't done it. It's okay, everyone's done it at one point or another. As a kid I'd spend hours in there with a book, but that could also be because I was trying to get out of doing chores.

5…. Lying on the floor. Carpeted, of course. It'd be a little too hard, otherwise. But it's strangely comforting to lie there on the floor with a good book in hand.

6…. In front of the TV. I don't do this one as much anymore, but when I was younger, you'd often find me in the TV room absorbed in my book. I was rather proud of my ability to tune all the noise out. It's also a way to multitask when commercials are on, but with Tivo no one bothers with those anymore.

7…. In bed. That's usually where you'll find me curled up with a good read. Don't expect me to answer if you find me like this; I'm probably too involved to hear you.

8…. At work. It helps that I'm a book editor. Reading is what I get paid to do. Isn't life grand?

9…. While walking. Not recommended unless it's a straight shot and there are no obstacles in your way (especially ceiling beams). On the way home from elementary school, we had a long, straight sidewalk. I perfected the art of walking and reading at the same time--without bodily injury.

10…. In the bookstore. You've got to test your books out a little before buying, right? I do, often sitting in the isle as people walk past. It must really look strange.

11…. At the doctor's office. Bringing your own book is so much better than wading through the pregnancy/family/outdoors magazines.

12…. On my porch. We've got a nice little setup with chairs and a table that is perfect for reading in the morning or evening, right when it's perfectly cool. Reading with a view. Glorious.

13…. Anywhere I can. Pretty much, I like to read, and any time I can I'll whip out the book and get through the next chapter. I can make do just about anywhere.