Preparing to be Bored

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@BettyB (4117)
Summerville, South Carolina
July 3, 2016 8:33am CST
I went to the library on Friday to pick up a couple of books to take with me to New York. I had a list of ten books I wanted to read this summer. I picked out three, The Ladies Room by Carolyn Brown, Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, and Dark Tides by Chris Ewan. The Ladies Room is a humorous romance and I’ve had it on my list for quite a while. Seraphina is a young adult fantasy fiction and Dark Tides is a thriller. I thought I did a good job of picking out books, but when my husband saw the stack of books, he scowled. “I know you’re not looking forward to spending two weeks with MY family, but I don’t think you’ll be bored.” I told him, “Better safe than sorry.” Actually I enjoy his family, but I can only sit around and visit for so long. An occasional break with time on the computer and engrossed in a good book will make it easier to maintain a positive attitude. Do you take reading material along when you go on vacation?
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
3 Jul 16
I always have my iPad for reading downloaded books. That leaves more room in my luggage for other things. Otherwise, I prefer hardcover or paperbacks at home. Have fun, anyway. Lol!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
3 Jul 16
@BettyB I hear ya!
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I prefer to read from my Kindle but I'm trying not to download so many books. Books from the library are free.
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@paigea (35767)
• Canada
3 Jul 16
I always take books on vacation. That is what vacations are for.
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@paigea (35767)
• Canada
3 Jul 16
@BettyB Even if you just read a bit at bedtime; it's worth bringing a book.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I totally agree. I'm looking forward to reading these three.
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@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
3 Jul 16
Of course I do! It is part of it. Actually, as this week I´m going for my vacation, I am very unhappy that noone I know can download kindle or amazon in my tablet so that I can buy ebooks.
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@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
3 Jul 16
@BettyB I am going on a vacation.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I prefer putting books on my Kindle but I'm trying to cut corners. Books from the library are free.
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@sofssu (23662)
3 Jul 16
I always do.. but I never take serious reading material.. novels/fiction are fine with me.
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@sofssu (23662)
4 Jul 16
@BettyB Enjoy yourself. I am sure you don't have to hang out with your in laws all the time..
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
The three I picked have been on my list for a while. I'm looking forward to reading them.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
3 Jul 16
Some families would need MORE than 3 books to survive a trip to see them.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
Well, I will have my laptop with me. If I finish the three books, I'll write. I need to get back to that anyway.
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@KristenH (33363)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
3 Jul 16
I did way back when. But now, I don't vacation much. Nice picks!
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I like to read and that is one of the things I enjoy on vacation even if that vacation is spent at home.
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@KristenH (33363)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
3 Jul 16
@BettyB Same here. Nothing like a stay-cation.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
@KristenH I think I'll take one of those after traveling half the summer. We're heading to NYC tomorrow night. We'll be there two weeks, home for two and then I'm heading to Minnesota for another two weeks.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
4 Jul 16
I always bring along a book whenever I am out. It does not matter if I am just going for grocery shopping or a short trip out of country. I will never be without a book. I think 3 books for 2 weeks are reasonable. You just need to read an hour every night, and you can finish all the books.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jul 16
I've already read one. The second I'll read while I'm here. My husband likes to sleep in. I'll have at least an hour every morning to read. The third I'll save for the drive home.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
4 Jul 16
@BettyBYes,I think it is nice to take books to read while on vacation.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
12 Jul 16
@BettyB That is true,It is nice if you have the book if you want to read.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jul 16
I may not read them but I like having the option.
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@Juliaacv (48631)
• Canada
3 Jul 16
What a great selection! I like to take a book along when we go away, its nice to relax in the room with a good book.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I hope they live up to their promise.
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@just4him (307405)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jul 16
Whenever I go anywhere where I'm going to be doing a lot of sitting, I bring something to read. I haven't been on a vacation in years, but I have been bored to tears in other things that take an immense amount of time out of my day, like my trips to Milwaukee to the dentist. Right now I'm reading John Grisham's novel Gray Mountain. It's an edge of your seat page turner.
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@just4him (307405)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Jul 16
@BettyB I hadn't either and this one is good.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I haven't read any John Grisham's in a while. I need to.
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@JudyEv (326258)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jul 16
I try to take a book wherever I go as it stops getting so impatient if I have to wait for whatever.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jul 16
A book always makes it easier to wait. I take one with me whenever I have an appointment.
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
4 Jul 16
Not anymore..before yes only to left inside my bag. Lol
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Jul 16
I may not read them but I like to have the option. We have a long drive home. I may end up reading one then.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
No, I don't carry books; just my cellphone and other personal things because I want to enjoy the place. But in your case, you know the situation so it is alright to carry those books so you can maximize your time.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I know my husband won't roll out of bed until eleven. We're staying with one of his brothers but they will be going to work. His other brother and his wife will be off. We'll head over there right after lunch each day. I will not be taking a book with me.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
3 Jul 16
Yes ,I do .And also visit book stores ,I love going and browsing in a book store.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
I love browsing through book stores. Sometimes I wish I had a job that I was required to read fiction for. I'd be content.
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• India
6 Jul 16
@BettyB Me too.And when I was young I thought I would marry a person who owned a book store.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
7 Jul 16
I wish you were a little closer to where I live, we could get together for lunch but it would require we each travel at least an hour!!
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
3 Jul 16
We do take a few books when we go on holidays as we like to read before bedtime.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
That's one of my favorite times to read.
@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
8 Jul 16
It's been a while since I went on vacation, but I don't think I did for that vacation. When I go visit family I usually bring a book, but I don't always get a chance to read it.
@shivamani10 (11038)
• Hyderabad, India
3 Jul 16
No. never. Do the things at the appropriate place is always good and should be followed. Reading a book while traveling is accepted but spending time reading a book is not at all favored by me. Vacations are meant for traveling, sharing with friends, and do some useful things either for a house or for yourself. Spending such vacation reading books may,in my opinion, does not seem to be appropriate.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
3 Jul 16
My husband likes to sleep in but I don't. What reading I do will be early in the morning before the rest of the household is up. It will not take away time spent with family and friends, or the things we plan to do.