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Reading essentials to improve your reading experience

Reading essentials to improve your reading experience


We love reading, but sometimes it’s hard to just get in the mood. We have found that if we are comfortable and happy in our surroundings, we can have a better time focusing and just enjoy the process more.


So here’s our list of must-have items to get the full reading experience.


(NOTE: If you don’t have these items it does not mean that you cannot read. We just find these items helpful for our reading.)


  1. A comfortable seat.

 

 It is very hard to concentrate on the book you are reading if you have to keep fidgeting and trying to get comfortable. This is why it is important to have a comfortable seat while reading. You could even set aside a special reading chair!


  1. Sweets. 

Sometimes just having a sweet in your mouth can brighten your mood and help you concentrate on the book you are reading. We prefer sweets you can suck as they fill your mouth with their taste without too much of your concentration going into it. 


  1. A drink.

 

If you are thirsty, it can make it harder to concentrate. If this is the case for you, then bring a drink to wherever you are reading. Make sure that you have a container that is big enough to hold as much liquid as you feel that you need. Just make sure not to spill anything!


  1. Good lighting.

 

If your lighting is bad, it can be hard to see and to concentrate. Having an additional lamp/light where you are sitting can take strain off your eyes and help you concentrate and enjoy your book.


  1. Background music.

 

Although this does not suit everyone, background music can help you get into your book more. At the very least try to make sure there are no distractions in the background. If you are being distracted by background noise, you could try moving to another, quieter room.


  1. An interesting book.

 

This is an absolute must-have. There is no point sitting down to read if you aren’t enjoying your book. If you aren’t enjoying your current book and don’t have any others, you could consider re-reading an older one, visiting a library to get another one or buying a new (or second-hand!) book.



We really hope that you decide to try out some of our essentials. And if you do please tell us how you found them and if you have any suggestions, put them there to.These are our essentials and we don’t always have all of them. Please remember that these are our essentials and they might not work for everyone. Some people have other essentials that are completely different from ours. And remember, if you have something that helps you focus on reading that we haven’t mentioned feel free to let us know. We would love to hear about [and try] them.




Saoirse and Neassa at the Book Corner Blog

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