Reading Outside

Yeah, didn't like the back yard because the dogs would jump on me. Warm and sunny, but that means it has to be spring or fall, the summers are far too hot for me!

Well that makes for an interesting reading experience. Warm but not too warm. That seems to be the consensus. Myself I'll read in the extreme heat, but that's just cause heat doesn't really bother me nearly as much as cold does.

Sounds like a great deal. Did the dogs bother you while you were out in the back? Do you read in any weather or do you prefer when it's warm and sunny? Most people seem to prefer when it's warm and sunny... me among them. I just plain don't like the cold though.

Hi I used to read Lot of Nancy Friday books when I was a teenager - I think that was more to do with my teenage libido. I have read other novels - some notable ones being The Traveller, Fear is the key, Where Eagles dare and also Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. And I consider Da Vinci code my favourite because I just could not get my hands off that book while I was reading, and finished the entire novel in about two days.

Interesting. Personally I feel like I can't pick a favorite because I've read so many books that I adored and couldn't put down. I read a new one of those every couple of weeks.

Ah well... I suppose it can't be helped. I don't do a whole lot of "research reading" myself. I mostly read for fun. I've been trying to pick up more non-fiction this year, and so far the count is 14 fantasy novels and 1 non-fiction book. lol I haven't read the Da Vinci code. But I wonder... how do you know it's your favorite novel if you (by your own admission) haven't read many novels? lol Just curious.

I can see that you are hell-bent upon hating ebooks. But consider this thing: there are many books which have been long out of print, or bookstores no longer stock them as their craze has dwindled. In such cases, isn't it a better option to download the ebooks and read them at your leisure? Moreover, I can get many of these ebooks for FREE!!! So that's why I nowadays prefer reading them than searching through millions of bookstores to get a book which may also not be brand new. Hats off to you if you can still find the heart to barbecue yourself in the summer heat!!! As I said, I find the cool afternoons and early evenings more pleasant in the summer, and I go to the rooftop then to enjoy the breeze. I also cannot withstand the cold, and which is why in the winter, I go to the same rooftop in the daytime itself.

Oohhhh... I hate starring at a screen to read. I despise eBooks with an unmatched passion. Maybe I don't live in your city, but my city's pretty darn hot just by itself. It's going up to 107 today. I actually don't mind the heat much... it's cold that gets me. When it's cold out, then I don't want to go outside... but if it's hot then it's not as big of a deal to me. I just wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water. Maybe I can go swimming later too.

I can see that you are hell-bent upon hating ebooks. Yup. You got that right. It's not so much the idea of eBooks themselves, but the idea that eBook advocates are pushing for... which is the elimination of print books. There's no way for me to sugar-coat it or say it nicely, but I hate that idea. I know that lots of books go out of print, but you can still get hard copies at used book stores and I'd really rather do that (rather HUNT all over the world for a print copy) then contribute the the book-killer and download an eBook. That and I really do hate staring at a screen to read and I'd rather have a real book anyway. And I can get books for free at the library. I know you're not cool with running all over the place to get a used book and that's great. Download your eBooks away, but I won't be joining you. lol, I probably shouldn't be barbecuing myself. I hate tanning (I don't think it's attractive on me), but I wind up incidentally tanning all the time. And I may not think that 107 is all that bad for heat... but I think that everything below 70 is cold so I guess it balances out.

Mine was math homework.. But it was good to get it done, the sooner I don't have to take math, the better.... Your weather sounds like mine, by Friday it is suppose to be sunny and in the 50's, the Sat rain, which will make it cold again..Not until spring has taken a hold will we continue to have warm weather..

I hate Math too. But I agree.. it's got to be done and it's better to take it sooner rather than later. It's been in the 70s with a bit of a wind chill here.. but nice and sunny overall. It's supposed to get cold again soon... I'm not sure when. Can't wait for summer myself. I hate the cold and I've been so happy wearing my shorts and tank tops again these past few days.

lol, well I've been lucky cause it's really gotten warm here. It'll probably be freezing again next week just cause that's how the weather works right here. It's been loads of fun though. I haven't taken any textbooks out to read yet, even though I should be reading them. lol

Now I'm an avid reader, but I really don't read to study. I typically read loads of fantasy novels or other fiction works. I recently finished one non-fiction book which was also a fun read for me (Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis) but I still wouldn't call it studying. I kinda resent that so many people immediately connect reading to studying because I've always thought of reading as something super fun.

Well among my favorite fantasy novels are the classics like Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle, and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Some of my favorites published more recently are the Shannara series by Terry Brooks, the Magic Kingdom of Landover series by Terry Brooks, The Legend of the Guardian-King series by Karen Hancock, The Icemark Chronicles by Stuart Hill, the Books of Pellinor by Alison Croggon, The Dragon Keeper Chronicles by Donita K. Paul, The Auralia Thread by Jeffery Overstreet, The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead, The Heir Trilogy by Cinda Williams Chima, and the Unicorn Chronicles by Bruce Coville. Some of my favorite books in other genres are the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, the City of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau, the King Raven Trilogy by Stephen Lawhead, and This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. I read children's, YA (young adult), and adult books indiscriminately.

Mention some of your favorite novels. I wanna read.

I always take a book with me wherever I go. So... out of state, to class... the grocery store. I'm never without a book. I find it very relaxing to read outside in the sun. I love being able to get away from all the stresses of life and technology and just have some quiet time reading in a park. I highly recommend it.

lol. That's good. If she was wasting the day doing something like watching movies or surfing the internet, then there'd be a problem. Sounds like a nice way to spend the day to me.

I don't really think I have a special place at home where I can get in touch with my soul. lol I really enjoy reading outside cause it's peaceful and it's pretty. There's just something about reading in an exotic environment that strikes me as very beautiful.

I'm looking forward to the summer myself. It was really nice out the past few days all sunny and warm, but today it got really cloudy and a bit chilly so I didn't go out to read. Still got snow? Wow... you must be somewhere up north.

That sounds nice and really relaxing. I like to read in the sun more than I like to read in the shade myself, but I like getting some time in the warmth. It's super cloudy right now though. Makes me sad.

Ooh! That sounds nice! I'm not much one for the breezes but I do love tranquil and quiet time.

Sounds relaxing!

Ooh! That's sounds like fun! I've never floated on a pool and read before. I think I would run into the same problem I have when people suggest reading in the bathtub... (But what if I drop my book?!?!? ) I can't wait for summer myself. I love it when it's warm and I can spend time reading out in the sunshine.

I like to read when it's nice out. It's been warm and sunny these past few days, but it's gotta chilly and cloudy today. Don't know if I'll be going out to read now.

That sounds really nice. Wish I lived by a big beach park. Or on an island. I bet that was fun.... and expensive. lol

I like reading out by the park too. I've been going down to the lake though because it's closer and I like looking out at the water as well. I'm sure you can find something to entertain the kids while you read. That or you could find a reading buddy and you could take turns watching/entertaining the kids and getting some reading time done.

I agree.. it is very relaxing. It's one of my big stress relievers for the past few days.

It's not too cold outside right now, but I don't really have a balcony. lol No I get what you're saying. I may try reading in the early morning but I really like reading when it's bright and sunny cause I can get lots of sun-time.

Well I've gotten lucky that the warm weather has come already. (It'll probably be gone next week and then back again the week after that because that's just how the weather works right here. lol) So I've had lots of nice warm sunshine to read in recently.

I hardly ever feel sleepy when I'm reading unless I've tired myself out doing other things. I like walking too, but I love reading more so I've been spending time reading outside rather than walking. It's a bit of a walk to get to my favorite reading spot anyway, so I still get plenty of steps on my pedometer.