Comments on: Comment Carnival: Summertime

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:21:12 +0000

I read about the same in the summer as I do any other time, but I will confess to seeking out light, fun reads for vacation. My favorite vacation reading memory? Finishing Charles Martin’s “The Dead Don’t Dance” out on the balcony of our beach house we were renting with my in laws–and tears streaming down my face!

By: Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:13:58 +0000

I’m also late to the party, but I’m so glad to see so many chiming in.

I read a lot year-round now, but I do some binge reading in the summertime on trips. I also don’t really read anything different.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:06:14 +0000

Since I teach high school, I read alot more in the summer. During the school year I am lucky to get my book club book read each month and if I do get a chance to read, it is usually a book related to what I am teaching next. I also tend to choose book that I want to read and not something I “should” or “need” to read.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:40:19 +0000

Okay, so I’m late to the party… hoping there are still people around!

This summer it seems that my reading is slowing down a bit… with my oldest son home, I’m finding my attention occupied with kids even more than usual. Or perhaps it’s that I haven’t had a MUST-READ-AS-QUICKLY-AS-POSSIBLE book in a little while…

As far as ‘summer reads’– eh, I just read the same stuff that I usually do: mostly novels, a few parenting books, middle grade/YA books with my oldest son, and a large share of picture books with my youngest two kids. Fun, fun!

By: Katrina @ Callapidder Days

Katrina @ Callapidder Days — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:29:23 +0000

I would have guessed that I read less in the summer, but this year it seems I’m reading more. Whether we’re on the run, or just out back (where I’m supervising my 3-year-old), it’s just easier to have a book than a computer, so I’m fitting in more reading time.

As for summer reads, I tend to look for things that are light, entertaining — maybe a culinary mystery.

By: kara

kara — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:11:20 +0000

I find that I make more time to read in the summer. We have quiet time each day after swimming lessons so I join in with a book. It really does help me feel refreshed and ready to face the afternoon when I take the time to sit down and read even a few pages. My favorite read this summer (so far) has been…hmmmm…well I LOVED The Kite Runner! I’ve also enjoyed Elin Hildebrand (easy reads) and of course Janet Evanovich’s Number 15.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:01:27 +0000

I used to read a bit more in the summer, but since getting hooked on USA Network’s summer shows, I seem to read about the same year round.

I always read what appeals to me, but during the summer, I often think about rereading kid’s books I enjoyed way back when. Never get around to it, but it crosses my mind.

By: AZ Dog Mom

AZ Dog Mom — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:44:37 +0000

Overall, my habits don’t really change much. I read about the same amount I do the rest of the year. I suppose if I had kids who were off school for the summer, that might be a different story. The dogs don’t really have any summer activities (its too darn hot here), so my schedule doesn’t change much. ;D

But I do find that I tend to want to read horror and thrillers in the summer. I always joke its because its so hot here, I need something to give me chill.