I’ve been a story-lover since I was very young, when my mother used to make up bedtime stories for my sister and me. I think my first passion for actual reading, though, was inspired by the Nancy Drew series. Although I would happily receive as gifts one or two of these books for Christmas or a birthday, my friend Kathleen possessed the entire set. Every time a new one came out she added it to this wonderful shelf in her bedroom. I was in awe!
Related to this is one of my daughter’s favorite stories that I’ve told about myself (and of course it’s embarrassing). I would ride my bike over to Kathleen’s house and borrow a book or two from her collection. On one particular day I absolutely could not wait to dive in to Nancy Drew’s latest adventure. So, holding the handlebars of my bike with one hand, I turned to the first page with my other and, that’s right, I started reading—only to run my bike smack into a parked car. Bam! Over we went, me and Nancy, hitting the pavement. Nothing was damaged, not me or the book or my bike or even the car, but I admit I looked over my shoulder a few times to see if anyone had witnessed my stupidity. Then I slipped the books into my basket where they belonged and made for home where I properly devoured them.
So today I thought I’d make a list of the top ten places to read. Obviously on a moving bike didn’t make the list. 🙂 Here are my picks, in order of preference. See if you share any, or would like to add one:
In bed
On the couch
In a favorite chair
On a lawn chair in the yard
On a plane
On the beach
On a park bench (nice weather)
In the car (not recommended for those prone to motion sickness)
In the library
In a bookstore
I would have added in the bath tub (not recommended for e-readers!) but I’m strictly a shower person.
What about you? Have I missed a spot you like to claim as your reading nook?
Christians Read 
I know someone who reads while they are walking. I’m not that daring, but I’ll read almost anywhere my body is stationary. At the kitchen table while eating breakfast. At a restaurant if I’m dining by myself. And I’ll read whatever is available, whether it’s a cereal box or yellow warning labels. Some of those warning labels are pretty amazing, in fact.
Fun post. Thanks! Grace
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Your comments remind me of taking my mom to the museum with my kids – she used to read every single placard. Goodness, it took forever! Now I realize she only did this once her own children were grown. She could never do that when we were little – and until my own kids are out the door, I probably won’t be able to indulge in that delight, either.
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I even read shampoo bottle labels in the shower. We know we’re readers, don’t we? LOL
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Absolutely! Words are meant to be read, right?
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I wrote on a similar topic with my Ten Things that go Well with a Good Book. Instead of just places I added things like tea or coffee or popcorn or M&M’s. I think! I can’t remember everything I put in there. Also, some people enjoy reading in a hot bubble bath. Oh and I know some people read on the treadmill. I did that for a while, but I had to walk VERY slowly. So then I got my recumbent exercise bike–which goes better with your post–and I could ride the bike, get exercise and READ. I went through a lot of books that way. Wow. . .I wish I had that back now. LOL
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That’s what I need, a recumbent exercise bike! I didn’t even know they existed, although my girlfriend who had a stroke a few years ago has a specially adapted (outdoor) bike that resembles a recumbent bike – they’re wonderful!
It would be great to get some exercise while reading – maybe I’d be more active! I’ve really enjoyed listening to audio books on my walks with the dog. The time just flies right by.
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