DIY Reading Retreat

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MrsMappFlint · 23/05/2025 15:04

I know places run reading retreats but I can't get to one.

I fancy running my own at home just for me,
DC away on trip.

Husband and cat around- for the most part, they won't disturb me-maybe one more than the other-but will generally be able to suit myself.

What would be essential for your own DIY reading retreat at home?
I have plenty of books and tea!🍵📚

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MoistVonL · 23/05/2025 17:59

Defiantlynot41 · 23/05/2025 17:53

@MoistVonL talk about life goals! How amazing

It’s great - my kids are grown, youngest at uni. I make sure everything is done on the days either side, so I can just read on a Tuesday or a Wednesday.

I don’t do it in May and June because I use my ‘reading’ days as gardening days instead, but the rest of the year I try have at least 9:30-4:00 once a week for books.

Can’t afford foreign holidays so I decided to restructure how I lived to incorporate a sort of ongoing holiday each week.

Defiantlynot41 · 23/05/2025 17:53

@MoistVonL talk about life goals! How amazing

MoistVonL · 23/05/2025 17:50

I spend a day a week doing this - I didn’t know it was A Thing you could go on! I just structure my schedule so one day a week I just read - sometimes out somewhere nice, sometimes at home.

Coffee and no interruptions. Ideally a slice of cake with a cup of tea around 3pm.

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MrsMappFlint · 23/05/2025 17:36

Good idea to drive out for coffee. I could take a flask and park somewhere scenic

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timestressed · 23/05/2025 15:36

I would make sure I have good lighting set up and a comfy chair with a table for my mug. If you have garden then the same set up should be available wherever I fancy sitting for prolonged periods.
You can plan to drive somewhere for a coffee with your book.

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