The question this time is the Book Blogger Hop topic for December 16-22 submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer, which is:

Are you a morning, afternoon, or nighttime reader?

Disclaimer:

These are my personal opinions. I do not expect anyone to agree with anything here, and in fact, I’m certain that many will disagree and/or even hate many of the things I’ve written below. Sorry about that, but you are always welcome to express your own opinions – be they contrary or comparable – in the comments section. So, with that out of the way… let the controversy begin!

What made me think about this topic?

As noted above, this is a Book Blogger Hop topic, and it was an original one! I mean, no one has ever asked me WHEN I like to read, just why, who, where, and what! Finally, a chance to answer the last W of the list.

My Thoughts…

The short answer is:

Y E S !!!

Now, the long answer:

I always read two books at a time. One on my Kindle, and one in print. Generally, that means that throughout the day I’ll be reading my Kindle book – either at home or whenever I go somewhere that I know I’ll have to wait for something, like an appointment. I’ll also take my Kindle with me when I know I’m going to be eating out on my own – just to keep myself company!

Now, I naturally have a hard time falling asleep. I’ve been told that reading backlit devices or looking at electronic screens can impair your ability to nod off. That’s why I don’t have a TV in my bedroom, and why I put my phone in the kitchen or my office, and never next to my bed. I also heard that reading before going to sleep can help your brain turn off of the daily pressures of life, and help you fall asleep faster. So, as soon as I get into my bed, I pick up my print book and read at least 20 pages. Most of the time, that means I have to keep myself awake to finish my allotted pages, but that’s fine with me. That said, there are a few authors who I’ve read where I had a hard time closing the book, even as my eyelids grew heavy (first, and foremost, I’m talking about YOU, Rachel Joyce. But there are others, I can assure you)!

So, when you ask me my favorite time of the day for reading, my answer has to be – all day, any time of the day, day or night (well, except when I’m sleeping)!

This post is my 18th entry in the 2022 Discussion Challenge & Giveaway, hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!