Friday, January 23, 2009 QUESTION:Where is your favorite place to read in your house?
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Ronnie I usually read in bed. It's how I wind down at the end of the day. Freda In my favorite chair in the den. Billie McHam In my recliner in my living room. Bobbe Banks Salkowitz In my Adjust-A-Bed! J.R. Monahan In the living room by the window with the sun streaming in! Ann Caywood In bed Smccomb Family room/office Karen Cudney Curled up on the couch. Marta Morrison I love to read while laying on my bed with my two dogs sleeping next to me. Melanie Godwin Daniel On my couch, with my favorite blanket on my lap. Susan, Saratoga In bed, under the down comforter with lots of pillows around me. Laura I always sit on my living room couch. On weekends, I like to lie there with my dogs and maybe take a nap in between reading! Pat In my recliner Luanne Jeffery Bedroom Ellen I love to read on our family room sofa with a fire in the fireplace. Ro Blake In bed. Ann In the summer by the pool, and in the winter in our family room. Cam My favorite place to read is on the family room couch with my feet up! Toni Blair Living room sofa Kristine Gray Winter: In my La-Z-Boy in the family room in front of a blazing fire. Summer: In the hammock in the yard or on the deck. Gail Bedroom Carol Grubbs The bathroom: the light is just right. Marsha Toy Engstrom Definitely in bed --- with the fireplace flickering across the bedroom walls, the covers pulled up all the way to my chin, and a steaming cup of chai latte on my night stand. Sue My favorite place to read is in the easy chair in the living room with a fire in the wood burner. It is so nice and cozy, as I read with my warm cup of coffee. Micaela D. Keeley In bed in the bedroom. Linda M. Johnson In the summer, my front porch. In the winter, my bed (that was where I read as a kid). Debbie In bed before going to sleep. Laura Randolph In bed Lesley My favorite place depends on the season. During Spring and Summer you'll find me sitting in my back or front yard, wherever the sun is shining. In Fall and Winter, it would be in the recliner in the living room. Olivia I have a comfortable chair in the living room, or lying in bed before I fall asleep! Jo On the porch with a blanket and a cup of tea. Sharon My big comfy chair in a corner of my library --- I can just curl up with a cup of fresh-brewed coffee, some Bach in the background, and my Maine Coon kitty. Seventh heaven... Megan In my La-Z-Boy chair in my bedroom. Lori Saporta My office. Dawn Miller During the day, I love to read in my kitchen/dining area because it has great natural light, but at night I read all snuggled up in bed! Lynne Wilson Anywhere it is quiet, warm, and cozy! Vivian In bed. Wanda Gobbell My favorite place to read is cuddled up in my big chair by a bay window where the sun flows through, and outside is a beautiful view. Vicky In bed. It helps to relax me before going to sleep. Beth Cummings At the kitchen table. Darlene DeRyke A comfy couch in the family room gets my vote, although reading in bed covered with a cozy quilt is a strong second. Skip In bed. Linda Jitmoud In bed, especially when I have an unplanned day and I can spend a couple of hours with a good book. LuAnn Morgan In bed, just before going to sleep at night! Chris Shephard In a very large chair in front of the fireplace. Nikki In my rocking chair on my front porch in the summer months. Pat Stuckey Lounging chair or in bed Peggy On the couch with my feet up, ice and comfy. Richard Bartels On the sofa in the office. Sharon Lumb Living room couch. No television nearby and the dogs usually do not bother me there. Ann Marie Feitt In my big cozy, king size bed. Kaye DeMaio-Hays My bed Linda S. Miller Propped up in bed. Melissa Applin On my couch Coral Harrison In my living room sitting in my comfortable chair. Lana E. Mason Recliner in living room Loretta Sanford Out on the lanai overlooking the Ala Wai Canal Jerri Patton In bed Sandy H. In the winter, I am on the couch in front of the fireplace with 3 dogs keeping me warm.
In the summer, I am on the screened in porch, sitting in my rocker and enjoying the weather. Joanne Reynolds In my kitchen, the sunniest spot in the house. Janice On the couch in the den Lisa I'll read pretty much anywhere, anytime I can but I tend to gravitate towards my small and quiet library/reading room. And, I always read in bed at night before going to sleep. Norma Vieweg I like to stack up my pillows on my bed and settle in with a nice book to read all by myself. I also put the fan on to muffle out any noise going on in the house. Vin Costanzo We have a 3 season room overlooking the water in our cottage. It's a very peaceful place to read (except for the winter). Karen Ferguson My favorite place in the house to read would be the family room, curled into the chair near the fireplace. Janie Hoaglin By our new fireplace Barbara Morris My library Cindy Kirk I love to sit in my big leather chair in the family room with my dachshund sleeping by my side. Sometimes, my kitten will get in my lap so I can put my book on her. Ann I love to nestle down in a comfy chair I have in our upstairs guest bedroom. The light is wonderful, the room is cozy, and best of all, it's quiet! Diana Raabe If it's Sunday afternoon, you'll find me curled up on a corner of the living room sofa to read. A lap blanket, cup of steaming coffee and (on occasion) my husband complete the cozy picture! Karen My sun porch in the warm weather, and sitting next to my fireplace in colder weather. Debi I love to read in my La-Z-Boy recliner with a soft blanket over my legs and a cup of hot coffee in my favorite pottery mug! Carol Pirtle I love to read stretched out on the sofa in my family room. Ray Palen It's a tie between the living room sofa or my bed (but I fall asleep mid-sentence!). Joan Woods Bedroom Marjorie L. Carmony Our sunroom with four big windows so I can watch the birds as well as read. Vivian Watts In my bedroom, in the recliner with the reading lamp behind me. Comfortable, well-lit and a good book! Heaven on earth! Barbara Sussman On the couch in our computer room. Harriet Stay It depends on the season --- in winter I read in a comfy chair in the living room, with a gas fire going. When our brief summer arrives, I read on the front porch in the sunshine. Kay Anywhere that has good lighting and a warm, soft seat. Carolyn At this time of year, I read in the sunroom between 2-4 pm when the sun warms the room and provides the perfect light. Jean Kruse I like to sit in my recliner chair with my feet up and my little dog sitting on the arm. Christine My favorite place to read in my house is my rocking chair in the living room. BS Big cushy recliner in front of windows Sally Bergstedt My best place for reading is in my bedroom, sitting in the recliner, and occasionally looking out the window (thinking). Katherine Stephens Either on my bed or the chaise. Mary On the dual recliner in the den. Shellie Lately it's been in front of the fireplace. Joan Cady My favorite place is a comfortable chair on my Lanai, surrounded by light and the sound of birds, especially osprey. Bob Runyon Sunporch Kristy I have a "nest" on the couch in the family room. T. Semidey My favorite place to read in the house is outside on the patio in the early morning. Kathy I'll read anywhere, but curled up in bed is probably the best during the winter. Linda Hastings On the living room couch. Tamara On the couch by the wood stove under a floor lamp. Robert E Brown Sr. My favorite place is in my bedroom. Debby Creager In my recliner Sandy Greathouse Living room, in my favorite chair with a hot cup of tea, a lap quilt, and my cat, Molly. Andrea In the bathtub Bev Richards Big leather chair with a tri-light (easier to read). Barbara Boik In bed all cozy and warm!! Rosalie Sambuco In my La-Z-Boy rocker/recliner by the bow window in the living room wrapped up in my Snuggie. Brenda Tucker I read in my computer room. Pattie Berryhill 2 places: out by my pool, and in my bed. Jan K. My favorite place to read is in my bedroom on my king-sized bed! I just asked my husband where his favorite place to read is and --- you guessed it --- the bathroom throne! Olga Purgavie Family Room by the fireplace. Kathy C My backyard garden Dolores Curled up on the couch in the living room. Jeanine Pappas Anywhere with good light but if I have to chose a place inside, it is sitting in my living room in late afternoon where things are peaceful and quiet. Outside, my favorite place to read in on my front patio facing west with the wonderful sunlight behind me. MV Living room sofa Kathryn McNamara Arm chair with an ottoman. Carol Mintz I like to sit on the couch with my kitty curled up in my lap. MJM In bed. Linda Living room sofa Lindsey On the living room couch in front of the fireplace. Elizabeth Saurer On the couch, with a cup of tea, and a cat or two as footwarmer(s). Robin Coker Usually in bed... Jo White Curled up on the sofa. Dorothy Cowling In bed! Jamille Krupa My sitting room. Brenda I like to sit on my bed and read because it's the quietest room in the house. Kathryn Andrews Easy chair in the sunny patio door, enjoying the warmth, the sun and birds, tea and a book! Karen Terry My favorite place to read is in my bedroom at night when everyone is asleep. Lita Jones The bathtub Pat Wilson The big red chair in my family room with an afghan and a dog on my lap. Barbara Bocan In bed or on the couch in the family room. Kim At the kitchen table, since that's where the light is the best. Lyn Biederstedt Although I love to read anywhere, my favorite place to read is on the love seat in our living room because it's right in front of our picture window. Ashley My favorite place to read is in my bedroom on my bed, because it is peaceful and relaxing. Dianne My sunroom. There is something so decadent about sitting in an Adirondack chair, curled up with a good book, having the cool air blowing and hearing the sounds of birds, neighbors kids, and life all around you. Gram In my recliner in front of the fireplace if we have a fire going. Otherwise, in bed. Kathleen Kelly My favorite place to read is in my bed. I enjoy a good story before nodding off. Brenda Broadway My favorite place to read in my house is in my bedroom, alone, snuggled in bed. Cindy Duhamel My favorite chair Peggy In the winter, I have a favorite chair in our great room. In the summer I love to read on our screened-in porch. DonnaJo Either sitting on the bed or sitting on the couch in the den. MJB My favorite place to read is in bed at night with a good book and my dog Chloe curled up beside me. Kathy F. I will read just about anywhere, but my favorite place is a quiet room upstairs in an old recliner beside windows that overlook a peaceful creek and meadow when my eyes need a rest. Kathy Kasten In bed Mike Ferrin In the den Irene Yeates My husband's leather chair and ottoman. In fact, I think it is mine now. Margi In my living room, in my recliner. Manish Patwari Bathroom Eileen Quinn Knight My favorite place to read is my kitchen. It is a place full of natural light and wonderful smells and sounds, where I can get up and make another cup of tea. While I am cooking or preparing, I can read between the preparations. Susan in Iowa In my bed. There's nothing better than snuggling down into a pile of pillows and warm blankets, with two or three contented cats purring at my side, and turning the pages of a great book until I simply can't keep my eyes open any longer. Paradise on earth! Nana In my living room, or in my bedroom at night! Francine In bed. George Waggoner The den Kate Green In bed at night before I go to sleep. Deanna Spencer I read in bed. RitaB In a big armchair in my living room with my feet up on an ottoman and my daughter's little dog lying on my legs. Kay In my special reading chair with the bright lamp beside me. It has a little table for my tea mug. I also have an ottoman with my warm throw on cold days. Cindy My favorite place to read is our den. It is a small, cozy room at the opposite end of the house from the TV. It has a comfy recliner, a warm throw, and a door that closes! It's my own little world where I can completely immerse myself in whatever I am currently reading. Geri D Chair on back patio Sheila Kahn On the love seat in the living room, preferably with a fire in the wood-burning stove, a cat on my lap, and a cup of tea in my hand. Mary Lou My living room couch. Donnell A couple of years ago we created a cozy library room in our basement. It's small, but just right for me! When I can get the kids to leave me alone for a little while, I love to curl up on the couch with a blanket and pick up a good book. And back to the poll question...it's all thoroughly perfect if I have a steaming cup of tea. J. Sorum On my couch in the den. Winterlily I love to go out on my patio and wile away the day with a good book. Karen Eller-Baker On my sofa, covered with a blanket in front of the fireplace (in the winter).
On the back porch on the recliner in front of the fireplace (in the summer). Mimi In my bedroom right before bed or a nap. Alexis The most favorite place for me to read is under the covers in my bed. Nancy Hollis Bedroom Pamela Gordon In the corner of my green leather couch in the living room. I have a good light there and a table for drinks, pens, etc. Sharron Sometimes I read in the family room if it's quiet, sometimes in the living room for the quiet, and I often carry a book to bed although I don't usually get too far! Lynda Bed Ilene In my living room, with quiet music. Tanya My favorite place to read is either in bed or on the sofa. Barbara In bed Elaine Gutenstein My two favorite places to read include my bed, or in the rocking chair I received when I was pregnant with my first daughter. Come to think of it, I'll read just about anywhere I can curl up in a wonderfully warm position and just enjoy and be one with my book! Merrilee I have a platform rocker in the living room that's a great place to read. Gail Cornell Den Chris On th couch with my cat in my lap. Terri Bray My reading chair in my bedroom. Mary Q. It's wintertime so I'll say the sofa in front of the fireplace (or in bed). If it were summer, the deck would be my answer. Jeanie In bed Jean Mess My easy chair. B. Snell I like to read out on the patio when the weather is nice. Jane Hixon There's a nice, sunny corner on one end of my couch in the living room, and I very much like to curl up there. Linda Williams The recliner in the living room if no one is home, and my bedroom if there is someone home. KBG In the library in the large, black club chair when it's cold outside and a fire is oaring in the fireplace. Mary Raglow Bed Fran The bathtub.... full of bubbles and a glass of wine!
(Yes, I have destroyed many books by dropping them in the water!) Leah Boyer Bedroom Cynthia Plaza-Harney In my Living Room with my lamp on, fire place lit and warm herb tea. Jo In bed Elizabeth V Bed Sue Curled up warm in my bed. Jayne Dudley In bed Nmc My bed! Jan In my living room Nancy Diefenderfer When the weather is nice, my dog and I definitely head for the backyard patio. The hum of the outside noises helps me focus on the book in hand. Kathy Vieira I have the most comfortable recliner in my living room. It's been a host to many a hobby --- from reading to crocheting, to putting together puzzles. It's a security blanket of sorts and I never want to part with it. Gina Curled up in the over-stuffed chair in our living room. There is even a reading lamp there just in case time and daylight escape you! F Tessa Bartels In "my" chair, by the fireplace. I have an excellent reading lamp next to the chair. I put my feet up, throw a comfy afghan across my legs, put a pillow behind my back, and I'm set for several hours. Suzanne Long A wingback chair in the bay window of the dining room. Lynn Ketelsen On the couch in the living room or my bed! Mary Schreiner In the recliner in my den. Debbie I love to read in bed. Sometimes the books I read are so good I am up way too late. I always tell myself one more page, and after 10 pages go by it is way to late. Juanita Adamson My bed! Gary Call me a couch potato! Trez I have a very cozy reading room with a big overstuffed chair. Glenda Swanson In a wing-back chair in my living room, by the front windows and fireplace. Jackie My favorite place to read is my bed with my dog warming my feet. In fact, it's my favorite pace in my house period. Susan Connor On my screened in porch....when it's chilly I bring a blanket! Ed Hahn I love to read in bed, even if it's the middle of the day. Lynn During the winter --- on the large, comfy sofa in the den During the summer --- on the lounge chair on the patio. Marleen Davis I have a very comfortable recliner in my family room. That's where I mostly chose to read. Pat In bed Toy Thomas In the den, in my recliner. Jim Dermody Living room Carmen Bedroom Nikki O'Brien I like to read in a wing chair in my living room with my "Magic Fingers" massager on my back. Georgia Belter In my bedroom Lesley Kleiser The leather chair in living room, with music playing quietly --- no TV. Marcia Vola In my new sunroom. Connie My favorite place to read is in bed. Nadine In the living room, in my overstuffed chair by the window. Kate In bed before I go to sleep. Susan Babendure My comfortable recliner in the living room. Barbara Farnsworth In bed! Susan Hite My favorite place to read is in bed in my bedroom. Judy Dils The family room couch. Lareeta My bedroom is my most favorite place to read; however, I also like the family room if I don't have to share it with anyone. Krishna I love sitting in the recliner with a good book because there is plenty of space for me and my cat. Kearstie Grenier Curled up in a big overstuffed chair in front of the fireplace in my living room. Sherman Hughes Upstairs in a dormer window with the sun coming through. Lois Cairl The corner of my living room sofa. Steven Schwindt In my big leather chair. Diana McCormick On the sofa in my family room, with the dog curled up next to me. Carolyn Cochran In bed. Susan Bed Jean V. On my living room sofa in front of the big window. I love gazing at the leaves on the aspen trees in the summer and the snow on the branches in the winter. There is a vista for all seasons. Diane On our sofa covered with an afghan and enjoying a cup of tea. April King I love reading in the family room stretched out on the davenport. Sharon W. In winter, in my recliner by the fire. In summer, in bed, with the window open next to me. Todd McCurdy In my library Cat Matkovic Sitting in my recliner with something hot to drink and my cat on my lap. Danna Lambert On overstuffed chair with a lamp to my right and a cup of coffee at hand. Debbie In my room on my bed! Margaret Comfy big chair in my bedroom Rebecca Booth In my bed Vasilly My kitchen table. Lou In the kitchen, because it has the best lighting. The room I probably do read the most in, though, is the bathroom :) Jerri Patton I love to read in bed. Carol Fox Living room Liz Picone On the couch in the family room. R. Knapp Bed Margaret Garrison Recliner in living room Kathleen Clark Curled up in a chair by the window in the living room. A. J. Burch (Ms.) Living Room Jen Buhr In bed B. J. Simon Leather recliner Bobbie Cloud In my living room in front of the fire (if I can't be on the beach!!) Terri Franks In my warm and comfortable living room beside a big window. The dog usually lies down beside me. Also, I read in bed for about an hour. I guess I'm lucky I last that long before getting sleepy. The idea of getting into a pre-warmed bed with a book is heaven to me, my favorite time of the day. Rachel Upstairs bedroom with a cockatiel, a dog and a cat or two. Bonnie Capuano I have an over stuffed chair that I sit in right near a sunny window and I just snuggle in and read! I love that chair! Mary Branham In winter, curled up on the couch under a throw with a fire going and hot tea beside me. Or even in the car while waiting for my husband.
On vacation and summer, outside in part shade and part sun with something cold beside me. Patty Shogren On the sofa by the window in the morning. Alan K. Newman In my bed Jenn Big, comfy chair Mary I have three places: when it's nice out I read in our screened in porch; otherwise it's in our sunroom or in our livingroom in my chair with the footrest up. Debbie In bed Bev Uebel In my family room in the evening, or at the kitchen table during the day. Sue In my easy chair by the window, with the warm afternoon sun streaming in! Rosemary Sobczak Recliner Anne G. Edwards I love to read in bed, in my bedroom! Rita Carter The backroom couch with my "ugly" quilt and the cat. Elizabeth Adams Believe it or not, it is my bathtub. I used to tell my students that until one tried it and ruined one of our library books! Brenda Sitting on my bed in my Pink Palace bedroom with either a cup of Honey Bush tea at my side or maybe, a glass of vino. Jeane Howell Either of the 2 rooms (the den and the bedroom) that have a recliner. Mary Ferwerda Deck Dorothy Lechmanick My recliner in front of the fireplace. Teresa Ward In my recliner in the living room. Jaye In bed! Sally Gawne My sitting room. I live with my daughter and family, and I have a great little sitting room. I curl up on my couch with the sun shining in and birds on the feeder, and I read. Ann Bennett In my bedroom with classical (non-vocal) music playing in the background. Pam Leather sofa in den Elizabeth Harerlson In a rocking chair/in bedroom Jan Berg In the living room curled up in a chair. Vin Costanzo We live at a beachside cottage and I love to read outside with a water view. If the weather is bad, I read in a 3-season room that overlooks a river basin. Bedbug Bed Debbie A chair in my back room. Deanna Swauger In the summertime, on my screen back porch; in the wintertime, on a comfy chair in the living room. Suzanne Turzillo Bedroom Dave Rudy Late evening in the bathroom. Earlier in the day, in the Sun Room. Jennifer Baker My bed Courtney Frantz Chair in the living moom Emry In bed Marsha Creter In the study in my La-Z-Boy rocker Lori Osborne My rocker recliner in the living room! I like it when I'm by myself, with the sun streaming through the blinds and it's nice and quiet! And yes, I love to rock while I read! It's something I've always done even as a child! Dodalodle from Beautiful British Columbia Curled up on the couch in front of the gas fireplace is my favourite place to read during the colder season and in warmer weather I like to read outside on the balcony. Any place where I can read is a great place! Reading on the beach in the Caribbean would be my all-time favourite! Suzanne Knapp At my breakfast table in the AM, as I'm having coffee and listening to the news. Lois Goodstein In my den/reading and crafting room with my feet propped up on the couch and the cat sitting on my feet to keep them warm. Ellen Savage In bed Mary Resting in the recliner in my den. Kathleen Carn My recliner Bobbe Banks Salkowitz My bedroom, in my adjusta-bed. Shannon It depends on the time of day. I have my own spot on the couch for daytime reading, and I love to read in bed before I go to sleep. It's what makes my mind slow down so that I can sleep to do it all over again the next day. Nina My bedroom Vickie I mostly read in my bed at bedtime. Sometimes, I also read while eating breakfast. Terri Loeffler We just rearranged the living room and I now have a recliner under a pole lamp with a small table for a clock and a glass of water and the next books in line to be read! Susan In front of the fireplace Nancy Cummins Bedroom! Annie Bed! Nancy The guest bedroom --- my favorite room in the house. Judith Loue In the living room, on the couch, in front of the fireplace. Barbara Jed Daytime - in a lounge chair Nighttime - in bed Teresa Fagerlind On my back porch. Melinda In my bedroom or in the conservatory. But I can read anywhere (train, airplane, metro, queue, office, while waiting for something) if the book is good. Mimi Klein My favorite place to read has always been sitting up in my bed. M Morgan Winter, in the bedroom while snuggled with a blanket. In the summer, on the couch in the screened sun room. Linda In my comfy chair in my bedroom when no one is around. DorothyHoran Bedroom Sallie Curled up on the couch next to the window. Lynne Chalmers I love to sit with my feet up on my curved sofa in my sitting room, which looks out into my back garden. Finn My red chair in the living room. Ronie In my room sitting in my cozy chair with my feet up. Marya Sitting in the sofa with at least one cat for company. Robert L. Cusick Our quiet room the living room next to a nice winter fire. Fran Schroeder In bed, at least an hour or more. Carol Crumpton Curled up in our oversized lounge chair with a blanket and cup of hot chocolate. Janet Thomas There is nothing like getting comfortable in bed with warm blankets and getting the pillow just right for late-night reading. Renee Lepley Bedroom Ana On the couch in the living room. Frannie In my bed! *Or* in the tub. Lindsey On the living room sofa in front of the fireplace. Dia In bed! Cynthia Burnham My tree house. Actually it is a sun room, but it is up in the trees :) Joyce Wexler Living room or den where there is a comfortable couch. Lora My comfy couch. Linda D In a comfortable chair by the fireplace. |