Comments on: On Reading: A Time of Her Own

By: drey

drey — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:31:37 +0000

I read when my son goes to bed, & my husband is watching something I’m not interested in, or playing a game. I happen to be a fast reader, so I’ve managed to sneak in quite a few books between the hours of 8pm and midnight – last night I slurped down Goodnight Nobody (Jennifer Weiner) in 3 hours…

I also read while waiting in the pickup line at my son’s school, and I’ve spent time on the throne getting those same red marks as well! =P

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By: lynn@queenofthecastlerecipes.com

lynn@queenofthecastlerecipes.com — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:01:18 +0000

Two times I’ve discovered I can sneak in reading a page or two: while I’m stirring something on the stove. And while I’m waiting for my (oh so slow) computer to boot up. Oh, also while I’m filling up my gas tank Gotta always have at least a book or two in the car.

By: Callista

Callista — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:29:13 +0000

I read everytime I go to the bathroom too but not everyone can read a paragraph or two and then go back a few hours later and remember what happened. I’m glad I can.

By: Mary Beth (Cats, Books, Life is Good)

Mary Beth (Cats, Books, Life is Good) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:07:09 +0000

I don’t have kids so spending time with them is one obstacle I don’t have to overcome, but working full time and trying to run a business on the side leaves little time. I try to read in the morning, right after my shower. It grounds me for the day to come and my days are different if I don’t have that 5 minutes to read in the AM.

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:11:23 +0000

I did the reading in the bathroom thing myself. It was the only place I could do it and say to the kids that I DON’T NEED COMPANY RIGHT NOW!! and they would really listen. My kids are much older now, so I don’t have to worry about that. Setting aside time to read is something I have to work at though, so I have a book by my bed and read for a little bit before I turn the light off and snuggle down. Funny thing is if I can’t find my book or I’m away without it, it’s difficult to settle down to sleep.

By: Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:18:53 +0000

Great tips, Joanne! I love audio books as well.

The two other things that help me are watching less TV and being on the computer less. If my hubby is watching sports, I have a choice of a book or the ‘net. I’ve been choosing books more and more.

The second is that I convince myself it’s like a job, since I’m a reviewer. The same goes for you — reading as a writer. It IS hard to squeeze in the time, but if we want to do it, we’ll make it happen.