Do you read before sleep?

China
August 27, 2009 8:54pm CST
I read for about half an hour before sleep at night recently.And I hope I could stick to it as long as possible.For the last several nights Im reading something about black humor in American fiction,something literary.What about you?Do you read before sleep?If you do,what are you reading recently?If no,when is the good time for you to read in a day? Or you have no time left for reading?Pls share.
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@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
28 Aug 09
yes, i do read every night before i go to sleep. i think it is a good habit to have a leisure reading so that our mind can go smoothly from the worries of the real life to something that we can make up and imagine. i am reading now a business book understanding coroporations. with the global recession, there is a need for me to better understand the financial situation. it also helps me make sense of what's going on in the world. have fun reading and make it a habit.
• China
28 Aug 09
Its one of the habits I wnat to develop.When I cant sleep without reading,then I think I dont have to worry about giving up reading again as usual.lol Have a nice day.
• India
28 Aug 09
i read for about one hour before sleep at night recently.
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
29 Aug 09
No I don't because I have a poor vision during night time in terms of reading...I better lie down and think of something until I fall asleep...good night..!
• China
29 Aug 09
Luckily,I dont have that kind of problem.Thanks for responding!
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Aug 09
I don't read before sleep. But I like to watch movie for some time before I go to sleep. It will help me to fall asleep sooner. Nowadays I just listen to the books. Since I can have a software in my cellphone to speak the text books for me. So today I like to listen to books rather than songs. I love China
• China
30 Aug 09
If I watch a movie before sleep,I would like to finish it rather than fall asleep half way through it.Thanks for responding.Have a good night.
@abanerji (1026)
• India
28 Aug 09
well, i read but not before going to bed. before going to bed i either work on my laptop or i watch some televiision. mostly i go in for myLotting but recently i prefer wathcing television before going to bed. i read in the evenings before dinner. recently i am reading my text books for an exam.
• China
29 Aug 09
I also read before dinner months ago.I will also do some reading during the day time.
@kb5000 (110)
• United States
28 Aug 09
all the time.reading is unavoidable. i use to go to the library but now i use the computer to read ebooks. reading is fun!
• China
29 Aug 09
Always have fun reading!
@JenBth (75)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I read before going to bed too- I think its a great way to relax and unwind from the work day. If I don't, I always think about work, or everything I have to do instead which keeps me from falling asleep for a long time.
• China
29 Aug 09
Reading can help us fall asleep sometimes.
• United States
28 Aug 09
I usually read randomly in the middle of the day. I have tried reading before bed, but usually I am too tired and ready for bed. Also, I find that if I read before bed I tend to delay going to sleep because I get into a book and it just does not work good for me.
• China
30 Aug 09
There 're some nights I wanna finish the chapter I was reading,then ended up going to sleep late.I think half an hour before sleep is OK.Thanks for your sharing.
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
28 Aug 09
i guess i read before bed if you count reading mylot discussions. lol i don't read any kind of book or mag but i am reading online till i go to bed. i don't really like reading books or stuff but i do read a mag every morning while i am drinking my coffee. thats about it
• China
28 Aug 09
I dont like reading online expect reading mylot discussions.lol I prefer reading printed materials.I read more books than newspapers or mags.Thanks for sharing.
@lazeebee (5461)
• Malaysia
31 Aug 09
Yup, I often read before I sleep - that's the only time I get to read on most days (especially working days). Currently I'm reading a murder mystery by Martha Grimes titled 'Jerusalem Inn'. Very entertaining that I was thinking of reading through - however I was too exhausted and fell asleep!
@taztheone (1721)
• India
28 Aug 09
I am already reading enough on myLot & I find no time to read any books. Life is too busy to waste time reading books. All I read on paper is the daily newspapaer!
• China
28 Aug 09
I dont think reading books is wasting time.Its a good way to help us gain knowledge.Of course,we have many other ways to know things.Thanks for your opinion.
@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Yes, i read before I go to sleep. I am reading a romance novel right now. It helps me relax and go to sleep.
• China
30 Aug 09
Enjoy reading.
@shhheila (1845)
• Philippines
28 Aug 09
i read before i sleep, so i can get sleepy. i read anytime as long as im free and doing nothing... im reading AMERICAN STAR...
• China
30 Aug 09
Im busy with cross_stitch during the daytime lately.lol
• India
28 Aug 09
I like to read before sleep .I don't know how i got that habit but i do read about half an hour before sleep as it keeps my mind relaxed and i believe that we need to be relaxed before getting to sleep and until yesterday i have been reading lord of the rings and i completed it yesterday.I don't know what I would be reading today.May be Some tomclancy's novel...
• China
28 Aug 09
Reading before sleep make me forget the real life for a moment.I think thats why we feel relaxed.We forget our troubles when reading.All we care about is whats happening in the book.Dont you think?Happy reading!
• China
28 Aug 09
I have also been in favour of this habit of reading before sleep.When i was at the tender age I was in the habit of reading,while for a student i only had little time forthis.So i usually spent 1 hours or so on it.I am so thrilled i have kept this hobby for quite a long time and my writing skills in Chinese has been promoted rapidly.So stick it,and you will achieve it. Also,reading before sleep benefits my sleep quality LOL...
• China
28 Aug 09
Im happy to know you benefit from reading.For me,the passion for reading not only stops me from spending too much time surfing the internet,which I think its not good enough,most importantly,it helps me learn more about the world ,the life,ect.Enjoy reading!
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
28 Aug 09
i will read anytime during the day but i like to read at night (unless the book is really exciting!) because it makes me more tired. i generally read non fiction because i really love history so that is pretty much all i read.
@breepeace (3014)
• Canada
28 Aug 09
I pretty well HAVE to read before bed in order to fall asleep. I need to be focused on something otherwise I lay in bed and overthink everything. LOL Lately I've been reading the book "Jupiter's Travels" by Ted Simon. It's a true story about a man who rides his Triumph motorcycle around the world, starting in London. I have a hard time putting it down, it's pulled me in so deeply. I do try to read prior to going to bed, too, but if it's a nice day and I'm not at work, I'd rather be outside jogging or walking and enjoying the weather. I read a lot in the wintertime.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Hello, I love reading before I fall asleep and it helps me actually get tired. Well, most of the time LOL. Sometimes, I get so lost in my book that an hr has passed and I am like oh boy I have to get some sleep . Their are other times I will get so sleepy when reading that my eyes close and then I hit the pillow and I fall right to sleep , which for me is not common. Right now I am reading part 3 of the twilight Saga called eclipse. Its very catchy!
• India
30 Aug 09
HI sweety, For me reading is not a new habit. I am doing that since my age 8, by first reading comic stories. later it developed into various forms like reading short stories, novels, autobiographies, etc., I remember i even read book 1 time for 10 hours a day. that much i sticked with books once when i had mush free time. Nowadays i am reading much less compared to my old days. recently I thought about it. Sure, I would start my habit again.. Happy Postings.. Have a nice time!
• China
28 Aug 09
Befor I had read lot of books befor sleep,when I have a computer .I always paly it until midnaight.After working, my jobe is design electronic product using computer all day.I am tired of using PC,when i back home.So that I start read book again befor sleep.Of course lots books I read is about my work.Sometimes I will read novel or magazines.
• Malaysia
28 Aug 09
yeah sure. i've done it because it make me easier to sleep. when i read a book, i'll be shut in 2min. and for me, the best time to read books is in the early morning, just after taking shower. it help me to focus and digest about the content of the book easily. hehe giv it up a try.