Best way to read? Laying down? Sitting Up?

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Re: Best way to read? Laying down? Sitting Up?

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I prefer to read books while laying down so that I can relax. :D
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Laying down. I love reading in a comfortable position.
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I can't read laying down, usually fall asleep. But I love sitting in a comfy chair with feet raised and a nice cup of coffee.
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Sitting down. I think you get more concentrated in that very, when I read while lying down I fall asleep.
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Nikos wrote: 30 May 2011, 07:19 Hey guys, I noticed that when I read in my bed, I get tired, and If I read sitting up, I get agitated. What are some of the best ways you guys manage to read for long periods of time?

-Nikos
Laying down.
Helps me to relax and enjoy the book better.
Sitting up to read just reduces the enjoyment.
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I like to do a bit of both. Sit in a chair when I'm in the living room, but lie across the bed when in the bedroom.
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I like reading when I am lying down. It hurts my neck to read sitting up so it gives me a headache. Plus it's just comfy to read lying down when you're just drifting off to sleep and getting stuck in a good book. I also like to read lying down, but half propped up on pillows, so I'm not lying flat, but not sitting up either, it's quite comfortable.
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I prefer to read when I am in bed.However, when I read self help books, I tend to read those while I sit.This is incase I need to takedown any notes..
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If i'm reading a blog or an article i'd read on my desk while sitting up. However, i usually read books laying down on my sofa or sitting up on my bed which i find very comfortable.
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I love to read while swaying on a hammock, with a sun hat on my head. Preferably in a place that is outdoors and on the beach.
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I usually lay in bed and read, but I switch sides every so often and squirm around.
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Personally, I love to read in bed when am reading on my phone but when am on my laptop or reading a hardcopy book, I prefer to sit up.
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Post by nicky11 »

Mostly I do it lying down, although I know that it is not recommended to do so. It somehow happens by itself.
It's just that I mostly read in the evenings after work when I have no other business. And I always do that in bed. And although at first I always start reading while sitting, over time I move to a supine position. Maybe it's because I read from the phone, and it's convenient to use in any position.
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The best way I use to read a long book is when I sit up straight on a comfortable, couchy seat. When I read laying down is when I am not in a rush to finish the book because I know after 50 pages I will be yawning and going to sleep. So the best way to read is by sitting up straight in a comfortable chair.
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Post by Malve »

I prefer sitting up and resting my feet on the heater. It’s comfortable and I don’t risk falling asleep. 
Unless I read in the evening. Then I would just snuggle up in bed.
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