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Just as good this time as it was the first!
There’s nothing better for a little happy entertainment than getting swept up in the world of Harry Potter. It’s a tremendously well-imagined (and well-planned) series that is ideal for rainy days and autumn. So, perhaps against my better judgement, I lost a couple of hours to it this morning, on this perfect reading day, and managed to polish off the Chamber of Secrets. I suppose not much more needs to be said about this book since probably all of you reading this have yourselves fallen in love with the series, and if you haven’t been convinced to read them by now, no amount of persuasion on my part could make you do so.
The world of Hogwarts is just such a comfortable, yet exciting one. How romantic it seems to think of myself curled up in an oversized wingback chair before the glowing fire in the Gryffindor common room (although I’m fairly convinced I’d actually be in Hufflepuff, I just don’t know what their common room looks like!). With so many endearing characters about in the castle, and the environment so conducive to history and books and community, I just can’t get enough of it.
Next I’m going to dive into Franny + Zooey, for anyone who’d like to read along. I’ve surprisingly really come to love my morning reading time. I am not a morning person. I know a lot of people like to read in the morning, and I always hated the idea of it in the past because I have such a darn hard time getting started every day, so to add another thing onto my list of to-dos in a short amount of time was just undesirable. But this summer I started waking up earlier to add this into my day and found that it has actually helped me ease into the day and helps keep me in a better mood. I’d highly suggest it for those who like to read, but hate getting out of bed in the morning. Just make sure that coffee is involved and you’re good to go!
What are you reading?
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Love this idea! I may have to try it
Do you have a hard time with mornings, too?
Here’s my routine: Alarm goes off, I hit snooze several times. Finally I am awake enough to start browsing instagram on my phone, then check my email. When I can manage to get my feet on the floor, I pour a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee (I’m so, so lucky that Ryan makes it before he leaves in the morning, so it’s ready to go). I have breakfast on the couch and let my groggy eyes adjust to the light, then read on the couch for at least an hour while I drink my coffee. After that I’m good to go!
I hope it works for you
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I used to be a much more voracious reader than I am today–but even so, if the book is really good, I can sit and read for hours and hours. So, I tend to read more at night when there’s no danger of being late for work!
But you’ve inspired me to go back and read Harry Potter again–I haven’t read them since I had a little HP marathon just before the last one came out. Such fabulous and fun books!
Yay! This is the perfect time of year (in my opinion) for Harry Potter.
I know what you mean about being late for work. Sometimes toward the end of my reading session I start to get really anxious looking at the clock, but wanting to keep reading! Maybe you could try setting an alarm for yourself or something?
Happy reading!