Saturday, August 2, 2014

6 Ways Readers Do It Better

by Victoria M. Johnson

Readers are smarter, happier, and sexier than nonreaders.  All readers know this and we certainly all agree that the statement is true.  We've been called bookworms, bookaholics, and bibliophiles.  And do we care?  No!  We love to read and we don't care who knows it.  We have reading down to a science.  Or is it an art form?  You decide.  Here are 6 ways readers are more efficient and creative.

We can read an entire newspaper while standing in a line.


We can learn fashion and style tips while stretching out poolside.


We can absorb a romance novel while soaking up the beach.


We can study for a test while giving our brain caffeine.   
 

We can revisit a classic while sitting in the park.


We can travel to distant places before going to sleep.


Didn't I tell you readers know how to do things better?  Reading makes each of these experiences that much more enjoyable.  And readers--bookworms, bookaholics, and bibliophiles--know how to squeeze reading into every possible moment of our busy lives, especially while doing something else.  So, where do you read?  Tell us about your favorite reading location.

And here's a fun piece to read "after" you post a comment below :-)

Also, just in case you missed it, here's a related post by another Classic & Cozy author, Sandy Cody, on Reading For Pleasure.  

author Victoria M. Johnson
Victoria M. Johnson knew by the time she was ten that she wanted to be a writer.  She loves telling stories and she's happiest when creating new characters and new plots.  Avalon Books and Montlake Romance published Victoria's fiction debut, The Doctor’s Dilemma, (A 2012 Bookseller’s Best double finalist).  Her other fiction book is a collection of romance short stories titled, The Substitute Bride. She is also the writer and director of four short films and two micro documentaries.   Visit Victoria's website at http://VictoriaMJohnson.com for inspiration and tips and find her Amazon author page or connect with her on Pinterest and Twitter.

13 comments:

  1. Wow! All that great stuff I can do and I just thought I was having fun. Thanks, Victoria, for making me feel good about my addiction

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  2. Hi Sandy. Yes it is an addiction isn't it? But a healthy one :-)
    Victoria--

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  3. !! My son, who maintains that he "hates reading", is actually a very formidable reader. We compiled a list of all the things he reads in the course of a day and it was pretty cool. I think we often don't realize just how much we do read. The surprising benefit of reviewing with him all the reading he does in a day, is that now he thinks of himself as a reader.

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    1. Sofie--
      What a cool thing for you to do. And fabulous that the list of his reading proved to be eye-opening for him. Great job!
      Victoria--

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  4. I began reading at a very young age. I was actually the nerdy kid who hit a book inside my textbook. I've travelled the world and met people far and wide without leaving home. Reading is a wonderful addiction. Thanks for the post.

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    1. Hi Loretta--
      Thank you for sharing your reading experience. I know you're not alone in hiding a novel inside a textbook :-)
      Victoria--

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  5. I love it, Victoria. Who knew readers were such talented individuals? Oh, yeah. We did!

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  6. We began teaching our children to read when they were born - and before, while we were reading to our eldest. By the time they started school, they had a command of language and could read above their age level. Reading was a breeze for them. It's never too soon to read to children. Thanks for the cheer for readers!

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    1. Hi Leigh--
      You're absolutely right. It's never to early to share the joy of reading to children, instilling a life-long healthy habit.
      Victoria--

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  7. I loved the blog entry and the photos too. Our eldest son even read the cereal boxes when he was very young! Now he's a college literature professor.

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    1. Hi Sydell--
      That's great. He devoured words while devouring his breakfast. Well done!
      Victoria--

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