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Poll Question: Where is your (or your kids) favorite place to read a good book?
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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 12:50pm | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
OK- where are you (and your kids) doing all your reading these days?

Is it in bed before lights out? Is it in the car via book on cd? Is it on the couch with a blanket and a mug of something hot to drink?

Let us know, and you could win:

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Or- for all you readers who like to read in bed, a handmade St. Patrick's Day pillowcase or (for younger readers) a handmade Jungle Book pillow case

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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 1:17pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
I read just about anywhere, except while driving, walking, biking and showering. I'm not that big on audio books, and, trust me, the first time you drop a library book into the bathtub. you stop reading while bathing!

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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 1:44pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
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I read just about anywhere, except while driving, walking, biking and showering. I'm not that big on audio books, and, trust me, the first time you drop a library book into the bathtub. you stop reading while bathing!


   

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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 2:15pm | IP Logged Quote organiclilac
I picked the couch, so I can have my cup of tea on the table next to me.

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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 2:18pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
Anywhere.. except that I can't read in a moving vehicle

Though comfy chair or couch by the woodstove is a particular favorite. Also in bed. (I read most evenings right before sleep)

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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 3:21pm | IP Logged Quote pumpkinmom
Outside . . . . when the weather is nice . . . . like that ever happens! I guess that is my dream location. I comfy chair or couch is my second pick.

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Most certainly on the couch...with a lot of kids gathered around!
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Posted: Feb 02 2015 at 9:19pm | IP Logged Quote SallyT
Anywhere!

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Posted: Feb 03 2015 at 12:09am | IP Logged Quote Erica Sanchez
In bed, but the couch is a very close second. I also find kids reading outside. Pretty much everywhere!

I started listening to Uncle Tom's Cabin on my walks and I thought I was getting close to the end only to discover I was about 1/3 of the way!

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My favorite is in bed, close second is comfy couch, then next bathtub. I have had a book drop in the tub, too. Oh, and then there was the time when visiting my parents I was reading in the tub while everyone was still sleeping, a rare treat, indeed. Their toilet is right next to the tub in this particular bathroom and I went to set the book(of theirs!) on the toilet so I could get out of the tub, only to find the lid was up!    I was horrified to have dropped their book into the toilet. Thankfully my Mom was very forgiving on the fact, but I was very upset by it. Definitely a thing I would be careful not to have happen again!

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Posted: Feb 03 2015 at 7:59am | IP Logged Quote CrunchyMom
I said in bed. I would say on the comfy couch, but if I sit there, I'm immediately mistaken for a piece of playground equipment, so if I'm going to read, I have to hide in my room.

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Posted: Feb 03 2015 at 8:41am | IP Logged Quote jawgee
joann10 wrote:
Most certainly on the couch...with a lot of kids gathered around!


This.

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I said in bed. I would say on the comfy couch, but if I sit there, I'm immediately mistaken for a piece of playground equipment, so if I'm going to read, I have to hide in my room.


Oops, I mean this.





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Posted: Feb 04 2015 at 12:25am | IP Logged Quote St. Ann
I voted for the comfy couch, although I also read in bed. I tend to conk out quicker when I am reading in bed.

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I voted for anywhere because that seems to be where the reading has to happen these days. Ideally I'd be outside in lovely weather in a hammock or comfy chair--but right now it is 20 degrees and blizzarding, so that is out.   

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Pilgrim wrote:
My favorite is in bed, close second is comfy couch, then next bathtub. I have had a book drop in the tub, too. Oh, and then there was the time when visiting my parents I was reading in the tub while everyone was still sleeping, a rare treat, indeed. Their toilet is right next to the tub in this particular bathroom and I went to set the book(of theirs!) on the toilet so I could get out of the tub, only to find the lid was up!    I was horrified to have dropped their book into the toilet. Thankfully my Mom was very forgiving on the fact, but I was very upset by it. Definitely a thing I would be careful not to have happen again!


Yep, have done both here, too . The toilet only once, but I am afraid I am a multiple bath tub offender. I try to be reallllly careful now...

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I read most of my books in the bath. I have yet to drop a book into the tub, but I'm sure it will happen. I don't read library books in the tub - those are in bed.

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Posted: Feb 10 2015 at 10:57am | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool
We used to love reading on the couch, but now everyone's favorite reading spot is in their own bed.

We do love listening to good audio books in the car too! It helps cover school and sure makes travel time go by faster!

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Posted: Feb 16 2015 at 10:56am | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
Bump for last minute votes!

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