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Do you ever set aside a day for reading?

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MissPankhurst · 29/08/2022 08:35

Today, I have nothing pressing to do-things to do but nothing that can't wait- and I have the day to myself.
I would like to set it aside to just read, on the bed or on the sofa.
Usually, the longest unbroken block I get to read is maybe two hours, so having the full day seems excessive and indulgent.

Does anyone else set ever set aside a long period for just reading?

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Peridot1 · 29/08/2022 08:37

Only on holiday really.

go for it. Sounds like a lovely day!

JaninaDuszejko · 29/08/2022 08:42

Sounds bliss. Last time I did this was when the last Harry Potter came out. I was pregnant with DD1 so never had the chance again!

RagzRebooted · 29/08/2022 08:45

Frequently! I had a week off recently and spent several days mostly reading (too hot to go out) and it was lovely. I read a lot!

MissPankhurst · 29/08/2022 09:19

I'm going to do it! Just going to pop to the shop for a box of chocolates and then I'm away!

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MsAmerica · 02/09/2022 02:48

No, but I've had a few days over the years, usually on a cold, dark autumn afternoon, where I curled up in a big armchair with a pot of tea and a stack of cucumber sandwiches, and read an entire novel in one sitting.

Wonderful.

Ragwort · 02/09/2022 02:52

My exact plans for today Grin ... day off work, nothing really essential to do (housework can wait) ... have spent time with family & friends earlier this week so why not?

CatSeany · 02/09/2022 03:03

No, but I would so love to. If I ever get a day to myself without kids to look after or work to do then I am 100% doing this.

mistopheles · 02/09/2022 03:07

Oh that sounds like heaven. Totally infeasible for me right now but I'm putting it on my treat list. Have a wonderful day.

Ponderingwindow · 02/09/2022 03:17

Yes. It’s one of the best ways to recharge.

autienotnaughty · 02/09/2022 03:40

More snatched ten mins here and there. But if I get hooked on a book I do.

ChagSameachDoreen · 02/09/2022 10:57

Every Saturday! I'm Jewish and keep sabbath so instead of tv or phone, I read a book for the greater part of the day.

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