5 ways I unwind with a good book . . .

 

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I don't know about you, but for me there's a few things that make settling in with a good book that little bit better . . .

1. Candles (scented is better)

I don't know why, there's just something cosy about candles. 

For my money, I do like the idea of reading by the light of a lamp, a few candles burning. Just so long as there is sufficient light to read by!

Be sure to air out the room afterwards though - the soot has to go somewhere!

2. Turn off the phone

They aren't just phones any more, and it isn't just friends and family that want to get hold of us on them either. There's a few bug-eyed lizard people that have figured out ways of exploiting the neurochemical drama that is our brains, pinging us with notifications and offers and . . . "Ooh, if I just put my info in here, I'll get a voucher for . . . " And they've got you!

Just turn it off when you really want to immerse yourself in that book!

3. Coffee, cakes, or a glass of wine

Something to nibble and/or sip on while you're reading is grand, as long as you don't get it all over the pages obviously. 

Coffee or tea go with books like they were made for each other. And, if you're feeling especially in need of comfort, you can't go wrong with hot chocolate. Of course, in the evening, you might want something a little stronger - when the words on the page start to blur and run into each other, you've probably had enough . . .

Cakes and other nibbles are great too. It's a comfort thing, book lovers!

4. Blankets, socks, and jumpers

At the time of writing, it's a cold December night and Christmas is on the horizon. Rain, wind, and cold are promised and I don't need any of that when I am trying to read!

Give me all of the blankets, socks, and jumpers. Give me warmth and cosiness, and I will be a happy little bookworm!

5. Music

At the moment, I have Beethoven playing. Before that I had Led Zeppelin (getting the muthaflippin' Led out!), and when I read I love to have music in the background. Nothing too intrusive and distracting. Also, I don't want to listen to something I haven't heard before when I am trying to read. No, it has to be something familiar.

Music and books because, la di da, I am so cultured and fancy! What what! Pip pip! Toodle-oo!

Well, that's my five ways of unwinding with a good book. Hope you enjoyed this little bit of fun. You can support my writing and blogging, buying me a coffee on ko-fi.com - the caffeine goes so well with my reading, as long as I don't get rings on any of the pages!

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