Comments on: Reading Alone Together

By: Liz B

Liz B — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:59:31 +0000

Louise, I love it! Reading nights. Terrific idea.

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:22:26 +0000

When I was a kid, instead of family movie night or game night, we had family reading night. Every Wednesday we’d have an early dinner, then go to the library and each collect a staggering stack of books, stop at the gas station for soda and candy bars, go home, Dad would make popcorn, and we would all sit in the living room with our snacks and our books and read. My sister and I thought this was perfectly normal until we were adults and realized NOBODY else we knew did this. So sad! It’s one of my favorite memories from childhood.

By: Liz B

Liz B — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:38:37 +0000

lazygal, Ireland sounds perfect!

Charlotte, now there is a proper name for it! And yes, the best type of guest. People who don’t say “don’t you want to do something?” I am doing something; reading!

Leslie, I’ll look for it! Thanks for the recommendation

By: Leslie Klemm

Leslie Klemm — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:52:37 +0000

Have any of you read Bachelor Brothers’ Bed and Breakfast? The brothers’ B&B is the perfect, albeit fictional, spot to read alone (together). I hope I’m remembering the title of this one correctly, because it is a wonderful little volume that I believe every book lover should read. It’s one of those books that actually did make me laugh AND cry.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:54:36 +0000

All three other members of my dear family are downstairs reading quietly to themselves…I shall now go join them! There are enough good reading spots so that no one has to be within ten feet of each other (unless they want to be).

And what a relief it is to have weekend guests who can sit quietly and read to themselves! They are the best sort of guest to have.

By: Lazygal

Lazygal — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:20:04 +0000

I think it’d be the perfect get away (and I know a place in Ireland that would work): pack few clothes, many books, stock up on nibbles and tea, share fireplace duty. Heaven!!

By: Liz B

Liz B — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:40:08 +0000

Lisa, yes, it is!

John, what a terrific getaway idea. I can just imagine calling the b&bs to find out about comfy chairs, what types of lamps and lighting, etc.

By: John Barnes

John Barnes — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:09:11 +0000

With the right significant others I’ve done reading weekends — check into well located nice hotel or b&b with a stack of books, schedule breaks for walks, meals, maybe a play or film in evening, otherwise just read. The cheapie suite types are often best for that.

By: Lisa Jenn Bigelow

Lisa Jenn Bigelow — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:53:56 +0000

Thanks for posting this link. I think it’s a great idea.

By: Liz B

Liz B — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:50:26 +0000

tanita, there have been times when my visits with friends are all about reading books together. so much fun to be among people who get that. bonus points for bagels.