Lying on a floor, bed, or sitting which is your prefered position while reading?

@katkat (2378)
Philippines
September 7, 2007 8:43am CST
I love to read on my bed but I tend to fall asleep. When I feel sleepy I sit for a while then go to my bed again. It doesn't bother me at all.With a good book at hand I guesed it doesn't matter at all. Have fun reading!!!
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@maybebaby (1230)
• Canada
7 Sep 07
I love to read in bed too but sometimes it is hard to stay awake. I have a great reading chair and ottoman that I love. Its a wing chair and very roomy. I like to read with by dog in my lap and a coffee close by. Especially in winter.
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
Does coffee really gives you that energy to be more alert? It doesn't work for me so I really have to change position but I don't notice it well since I really enjoy what I'm reading. If someone's watching me perhaps they would be really annoyed.
@maybebaby (1230)
• Canada
10 Sep 07
The coffee really just to stay warm in winter. I live in a country that loves winter. I don't find coffee actually keeps me alert though, usually the book does.
• United States
7 Sep 07
I've used all those positions you mentioned. I used to lay on the floor when I was a child, as I got older I started laying on the bed. Lately, I sit outside on the porch and read. You are right, it doesn't matter as long as you have a good book and you are comfortable.
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
8 Sep 07
Yup as long as you enjoy reading, any comfotable position will do. Thanks for backcing me up and for your time to respond.
• Malaysia
10 Sep 07
I really like reading while laying down on my bed. It feels so comfortable lying down with the soft pillow below my head, and a good book on my hands. I can read in that position for hours. As long as I have the time I will read it. However now I am not as free as I used to be. Now I only do light reading which takes about the most one hour per reading session. Previously when I was studying at the university, I had so much free time. At that time the only thing I was responsible for was myself and my studies. I don't have to worry about any other responsibilities such as doing house chores or something like that. I used to go to a book store nearby and bought second hand novels which are very much price reduced. Usually I would buy at least two books at a time. I could even spend two hours just standing there and choosing which books I wanted to buy. The books are so many, and I found so much fun being there. Now the store is still there and the owner is still the same man. Whenever I go downtown I will make an effort to drop by the book store and buy at least a good book. Then when I reach home I would land on my bed and read the books. Yeah, I really like lying down on my bed while reading. That is my number one favorite position.
• Singapore
7 Sep 07
The most comfortable reading position for me is in a recliner. Something like those beach chair, where the back rest is at a gentle angel, not almost upright. My favorite author is John Grisham and Jeffery Archer. What's yours?
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
My favorite authors are J.K. Rowling, Nicholas Evans, and Charles Dickens. But it all depends in their piece, once I got interested with the story I also like the author then.
@Pompon (1757)
• Poland
7 Sep 07
I like to seat when I read. Well, I mostly read when I'm on the bus. Especialy during school season, i spend about 2-3 hours every day in the bus :P But even when i'm home I don't read lying on a bed beacause I fall asleep after five minutes xD
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
8 Sep 07
Me too, I easily fall asleep so I avoid reading in the comfort of my bed. I just sit and read my book.
• Romania
7 Sep 07
I like reading in a comfortable position, lying on the bed :)
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
8 Sep 07
I agree with you but I dont do that anymore, lying in bed reading cause I fall to sleep.
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
7 Sep 07
lying on my back, on my bed head propped up with pillars is my favourite possition for reading blessed be
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
7 Sep 07
I like to prop myself up with my soft pillows and read. I feel comfortable and cozy and this makes me more comfortable to settle down and read a good book. I love to read before bed. I have quiet time then and can relax.
@raychill (6525)
• United States
7 Sep 07
I usually read in my chair. I have a "reading nook" that I use every so often. If I don't use that... I use the chair in my living room. I also sometimes read in bed but it's a lot more uncomfortable laying down and reading than it is sitting in a nice comfy chair.