tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post3771203613139638213..comments2023-11-30T11:52:25.056+00:00Comments on From High In The Sky: My Reading HabitsSianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-43899432428499041262015-10-14T18:35:31.847+01:002015-10-14T18:35:31.847+01:00This is such a fun post and I've enjoyed readi...This is such a fun post and I've enjoyed reading about the book habits of several blog friends. Seriously considering putting this meme on my to do list!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398170245040387614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-71199471480469591782015-10-09T20:30:43.475+01:002015-10-09T20:30:43.475+01:00I really love this post! I have hundreds of book ...I really love this post! I have hundreds of book marks but always end up using whatever is to hand to mark my page, corner folders should be flogged and Maddie hates that I can just stop reading mid-sentence and it doesn't bother me :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138701426913307085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-37850602860248423942015-10-09T14:20:42.890+01:002015-10-09T14:20:42.890+01:00A perfect idea for a post from you and now I know ...A perfect idea for a post from you and now I know that little bit more about you! I read Julie's a few days ago and can't keep it out of my head. I might just take sometime over the weekend to put together my answers. I like Missus Wookie's idea of making a page out of it too. It's a "painful" time here as we realized that we really must get rid of some of our books (they're taking over the house) - ACK! It's going to be hard deciding what goes and what stays, although some are absolutely stays. We've thought of maybe donating them to our library - some of them are in pristine condition (make that most) and dont' even look like they've been read. Well enough of that.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229408912169037960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-61264244279036941652015-10-04T17:26:03.631+01:002015-10-04T17:26:03.631+01:00What an enjoyable read! I share many of your answe...What an enjoyable read! I share many of your answers, although I do write in books occasionally now and I really want to be at the end of a chapter when I stop for the night. And I put all my bookmarks in a nice little vase on the bookshelf . . . except for the ones in the books I'm reading, of course . . . and the ones in the nightstand drawer in case I need an extra . . . and the ones by my chair in the living room .... LOL!<br /><br />I always advise students and friends and nieces and nephews to read their own writing out loud as part of the editing process - it's amazing how we can locate our own errors if we read out loud.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650193963974000786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-9536560262456425232015-10-03T21:15:24.034+01:002015-10-03T21:15:24.034+01:00What a lovely post, I think I'll try and answe...What a lovely post, I think I'll try and answer the questions - would make a great page too. <br /><br />The only books I write in are my copies of Quaker Faith & Practice and only because I've learned to. Otherwise I tend to keep a notebook for the notes - even when the book has a place for you to make notes...<br /><br />I altered ONE book (only after pulling it from recycling and then reading it to be certain I wasn't removing a great novel) and never again... just too painful.Missus Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137463465514115553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-74056246207700356292015-10-01T18:01:27.737+01:002015-10-01T18:01:27.737+01:00I could never ever read the end of a book until I ...I could never ever read the end of a book until I get there!! It would totally spoil the book for me.scrappyjackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761068895383717904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-29267654816774155272015-10-01T13:28:15.408+01:002015-10-01T13:28:15.408+01:00Ooh J: I *like* the idea of the podcast episode an...Ooh J: I *like* the idea of the podcast episode and would really like to join in the Lucky Dip book club too....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-16595661861455228072015-10-01T13:25:45.256+01:002015-10-01T13:25:45.256+01:00Ooh, Sian, I finally had time to come and read you...Ooh, Sian, I finally had time to come and read your post! I didn't want to read it in a rush yesterday, as I knew I'd want to savour it and, wow, what a post it is. Delightful!! <br /><br />Had to chuckle to see that we're the same in so many respects! "Not the corners": absolutely....never the corners. Heaven forbid. <br /><br />Love so many of the phrases you've used in this: icing sugar with an extra layer of newsprint....and "incurable dipper" - just a perfect description! [I'm also proud to say I'm an incurable dipper]<br /><br />But, oh my.....you skip to the end and then have no trouble reading?!<br /><br />And thanks for the suggestion about the lamp: I'm actually going to get a stronger bulb for the one I have by my bed to see if that might help the 'little problem' I have too ;)<br /><br />Loved your post, Sian, absolutely loved it: thanks so much for joining....Helen xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-84630753975655998622015-10-01T10:56:55.637+01:002015-10-01T10:56:55.637+01:00We have lots in common with our reading habits. I...We have lots in common with our reading habits. I've taken up the challenge and will post my version later today. Thanks for tagging everyone!Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-10524728251934773302015-10-01T10:35:53.649+01:002015-10-01T10:35:53.649+01:00A lovely post Sian! Interesting to learn about ho...A lovely post Sian! Interesting to learn about how others read. I like to read in bed just before going to sleep. One thing that I do different to you - I have to read until the end of a chapter (much to husband's annoyance if he wants to turn the light out!), and I can't just read 2 sentances, I'd need o read a whole chapter!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006686534903023371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-42815999301887084992015-10-01T10:14:27.405+01:002015-10-01T10:14:27.405+01:00Can't wait to hear more about the Lucky Dip Bo...Can't wait to hear more about the Lucky Dip Book Club. And yes, I wonder?Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-19055206065862336402015-10-01T10:13:06.480+01:002015-10-01T10:13:06.480+01:00Yes! Yes! That's what I do tooYes! Yes! That's what I do tooSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-82540377417335846532015-10-01T10:12:40.268+01:002015-10-01T10:12:40.268+01:00Never!Never!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-92095094318607242092015-10-01T10:12:17.332+01:002015-10-01T10:12:17.332+01:00I loved the adaptation even though it seems lots o...I loved the adaptation even though it seems lots of viewers didn't..I read that the audience got smaller week by weekSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-6116590937481829202015-10-01T10:11:21.420+01:002015-10-01T10:11:21.420+01:00Stefanie..it was a great read!Stefanie..it was a great read!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-54871703747631635732015-10-01T10:10:54.180+01:002015-10-01T10:10:54.180+01:00This is going to take some thought :)This is going to take some thought :)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-41522981094474733152015-10-01T10:10:29.238+01:002015-10-01T10:10:29.238+01:00I like the tape recorder idea very muchI like the tape recorder idea very muchSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-65524038607849216062015-10-01T09:04:51.489+01:002015-10-01T09:04:51.489+01:00So much to enjoy here. I can't believe you rea...So much to enjoy here. I can't believe you read the end! I always flick to the end to see the number of pages [I'm a bit of an obsessive 'who many pages have I got left?' kind of reader] and I always unfocus my eyes while looking for the number in case I see any spoilers! [How ridiculous do I sound now?] <br /><br />I also flip the book open even if I've only got a tiny amount of time to read. We should start an 'Interstitial reading book club'. [p.s you can totally join the Lucky Dip Book Club! That's what I was going to mention when I blog about it - she wants it to be open to anyone, online.] [pps: I read an interesting idea yesterday about people selecting a podcast episode to listen to - like you would select a book - and chatting about it afterwards ... might be fun.]<br /><br />Interesting to see how non-fiction says a lot about us too - yours are all deliciously creative. [My latest have been a book about creativity, one about writing novels and a comedian's memoirs. Which pretty much reveals where my current thoughts are leading me!!! How Freudian ... ]<br /><br />Thoroughly enjoyed this ... I wonder if we could come up with a different similarly simple-yet-revealing play-along??? <br /><br />x<br /><br /><br />Julie Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606220227331834682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-87589330923925093772015-09-30T23:32:34.784+01:002015-09-30T23:32:34.784+01:00Fantastic post. A librarian who can write. I would...Fantastic post. A librarian who can write. I would read and love any posts written by them about books :-) I am scanning your bookshelves. <br />I used to be a corner turner when I was young and reckless but now I wouldn't do it unless it was a reference book that I love and I would definitely write in it, if it was a book that I loved, that I wanted to re-read and that was for me. Then I think it is ok, after all, no-one else would know :-) Well until i'm gone and then let the judgment come.<br />I love reading and will read anything, posters, ads, mags, flyers, paper books and ebooks. I no longer read any paper books, I am in a season of my life when reading is a precious treasure of time and that = bedtime, I am usually tired so it isn't for long before I drop off, however engaging the book, in fact the amount of times I drop the phone as I fall asleep and force my eyes open and pick it up again for even another sentence is weird! I guess that is my guilty secret, reading on my iPhone in bed and just dropping it as I fall asleep. And btw, I turn off notifications etc so i can just read uninterrupted.<br />I truly look forward to a season of life when I can find time to wrap myself up in a duvet and sit in the garden and read a paper book, but I am willing to wait until they are a little older :-)<br />More please Sian.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706417515004034669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-43145116476866195412015-09-30T20:02:58.831+01:002015-09-30T20:02:58.831+01:00Fantastic and interesting post. I used to be an a...Fantastic and interesting post. I used to be an avid reader (and page folder) but children and work seem to leave me with very little time and reading now seems to be a holiday treat. I must read more as I do love it.Louise Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13860243771854577774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-3857273861281518512015-09-30T19:00:59.884+01:002015-09-30T19:00:59.884+01:00Great post. I'm guilty of flicking through to ...Great post. I'm guilty of flicking through to check if people I like are at the end of book :-) xxAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232542031028759207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-21603360311855317462015-09-30T17:14:13.097+01:002015-09-30T17:14:13.097+01:00How lovely to read all about your reading habits i...How lovely to read all about your reading habits in depth. I'm guilty of skipping ahead, which I shouldn't do because I hate it when I spoil the ending for myself!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-7001277006663230252015-09-30T17:08:49.576+01:002015-09-30T17:08:49.576+01:00Fascinating! My post on this is scheduled for tomo...Fascinating! My post on this is scheduled for tomorrow! debs14https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521565769251816528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-20868620300651507592015-09-30T17:00:32.567+01:002015-09-30T17:00:32.567+01:00My two guilty secrets are that i love writing in b...My two guilty secrets are that i love writing in books and I turn the corners down.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036541230341632126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328228070357271563.post-86483567418799683972015-09-30T16:01:33.753+01:002015-09-30T16:01:33.753+01:00ok, I couldn't wait to read this post, and yes...ok, I couldn't wait to read this post, and yes I know I'm working through my blog reading the wrong way, but when I saw this on IG, well a girl has got to have a little peak. <br /><br />Loved knowing just a little more about you ... and your guilty secrets. <br /><br />Now don't hate me, but I'm marker .... only on certain books mind you, and a bit of a page folder. Again, only on certain books, ones I need to come back to and remind myself of certain things. Oh dear, I think I may have just struck myself of your list now lol xxxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972581207321576723noreply@blogger.com