Bonjour!
This is a pre-written post because I am on holiday right now! Yay! Who doesn't like going on holiday. Anyway, I saw this tag going around YouTube and I really liked the idea of it, which got me thinking "there's no reason why this can't be a blog post". So here we are.
When do I read?
The majority of my reading is done at night, lying in bed. It is a time of day when I can guarantee that I will have time to read, and just relax and enjoy the book. My bed is right next to my bookshelf (I mean I literally use the bottom shelf as a bedside table). Especially in winter I like pulling the covers up to my chin and just diving into the world of a good book.
Where do I read?
The other places I like to read are in the living room armchair by the window facing out onto the garden, the rumpus-room sofa (the rumpus room is like a second living room/playroom) and on my beanbag in the corner of my bedroom.
How long does it take me to read a book?
I am a moderate speed reader, so I can read just under 70 page in an hour. Obviously it depends on the book and the size of the font etc. During term time I usually read 2-3 books a week. During the holidays sometimes I can read a book per day. If a book is really good, like Harry Potter, I can read it very quickly even in term time. I read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2 days during the school term.
What is my favourite genre?
I like modern/contemporary classic, young adult and fantasy genres the most. I realise that that is rather an eclectic mix, but so be it. Other genres I read the most are contemporary and dystopian.
How do I treat my books?
Personally I don't deface my books. I don't write in them, or dog-ear the pages. I tag my favourite parts with post it notes so that I can read them again. There are parts of Clockwork Princess I have read tens or times, and I cry every time. I'm one of those people who like to keep their books perfect, however I do like the look and feel of a well-thumbed, well-loved book.
What is my favourite reading format?
I prefer reading floppy paperbacks. What I mean by that is books that stay open when you just hold the spine. I do own a Kindle paperwhite, which I do love dearly, but I only read on that when I don't own the physical copy, I can't find it in the school library, and I can't borrow it off of a friend. I also tend to read long series on Kindle as supposed to buying them because a 6 book series can cost up to over £50, which I don't want to pay.
If you like this type of more personal post, tell me in the comments or on twitter!
Au revoir,
Emile x
