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.
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.
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
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy. Yes it is an addiction isn't it? But a healthy one :-)
ReplyDeleteVictoria--
Thanks for mentioning my post.
Delete!! 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.
ReplyDeleteSofie--
DeleteWhat 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--
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Loretta--
DeleteThank you for sharing your reading experience. I know you're not alone in hiding a novel inside a textbook :-)
Victoria--
I love it, Victoria. Who knew readers were such talented individuals? Oh, yeah. We did!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina--
DeleteYep, we did! :-)
Victoria--
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!
ReplyDeleteHi Leigh--
DeleteYou're absolutely right. It's never to early to share the joy of reading to children, instilling a life-long healthy habit.
Victoria--
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Sydell--
DeleteThat's great. He devoured words while devouring his breakfast. Well done!
Victoria--