I always read at night before going to sleep on my kindle app on my iPad. Did you know this app tracks the days and weeks read in a row? I’ve read over 1900 days and 360 weeks in a row. It’s become an obsession I fear. Several days a week I read in the afternoon in a book format. And if I have to drive alone more than half an hour it’s time for an aud book. I do live alone so that gives me more time to read. Any place works for reading.
My husband has that same addiction, @Melinda_J! He could be dead-dog tired but he’s bound and determined to keep his streak alive. I admit I like seeing the numbers, too, but I try not to get too wrapped up in them.
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Do you mean Cancer Ward by Solzehnitsyn? I admire your completing it in one sitting. It’s a long book!
I have read for 8-10 hours straight at times, but it’s usually 1-2 hours at a time in the afternoon and in bed before sleep. As I’ve gotten older though, I find myself dozing off which is so annoying. It’s not necessarily a favorite place, but I do most of my reading sitting up on my bed. I wish I had a truly comfortable, enjoyable place to read and envy anyone who does.
@Lana_Maskus yeah, me too! It’s very annoying. I used to be able to read all night long if I wanted to. Not so much anymore.
Ooops! 
Yes, Cancer Ward by
Solzhenitsyn, not Dostoyevsky. My error, thanks for catching that. And I will confess that I did sleep a bit in between readings. It was a college extra credit challenge and I became totally engrossed. And you are right, it IS a long book! In all honesty, it took two days of reading to complete it.
Your various reading locations sound idyllic, especially in a lounge chair in the backyard! I will say, however, that I am one of those people who reserves the bedroom for sleeping. I’ve never gotten into the habit of reading in bed because I either fall immediately to sleep or can’t get comfortable enough to continue reading. Thank goodness there are so many other options. Thank you for sharing yours.
lol - An obsession for me, too. I have decided to break the streak and FREE myself at 3 years, a few days away. Let’s see if I do.
My usual reading time is late evening, just before going to sleep, which is around 11pm. I read for another hour, sometimes 2, and once in a rare while 3. If the book is really captivating, I’ll read a little more over breakfast. If I am using audible, or Libby (library audible version), I read while I am doing tasks that don’t require much attention - like weeding the garden, etc. In those cases I can go for a several hours at a time. Between Audible, Libby, Kindle, and hand-held books, I am at a count of 41 books completed since Jan 1, 2025.
Now that I have landed in the world of retirement, I read whenever the urge gets me. An avid reader since childhood, I can’t imagine not having at least 2 and at times even 3 books going at the same time, (One hard copy, one on Kindle and one on tape) I love words and so enjoy reading reviews. Really love being able to not only particate in my in person clubs but am having a good time with Book Browse newly established online clubs. Good job Book Browse,
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Before my cataract surgery, I tired of reading quickly and would only read maybe 30 minutes per day. I would almost always depend on my Audible and Kindle apps so I could listen for a few hours and then find my place easily on my Kindle. I now have new eyes (!) after both cataracts removed and I read for hours at a time. How glorious!!!
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Congrats, @Christine_Schaefer! Many people I know have had cataract surgery and have reported that it’s been life-changing. That’s awesome!
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I’m getting older…not quite old yet at 72!!! I read in my recliner. In the winter, I have a favorite quilt that I put over me and then read until I doze off. Very cozy when I read. When I listen through Audible or library tape, then..not so cozy.