Personally, I can read anytime, anywhere, and while at University I’m just lucky to squeeze in an hour of reading here and there, and so where I read isn’t a massive deal.
However, I thought it would be a fun post today if I chose 5 books, and decided on the perfect location to read them in. This is just a bit of fun based on what I think of when reading these books, but feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments! Or better yet, do your own post and tag me in 🙂
I have chosen these books at random from my reading log from the past couple of years.
1. ‘Nerve’ by Jeanne Ryan
‘Nerve’ is such a thrilling, fast-paced novel, and it deserves to be read somewhere just as stressful and fast-paced! I would say somewhere like a train? It’s definitely a place which doesn’t have a calming atmosphere, and there’s nothing better than settling back with a good book when you’re on a long journey, and you need something exciting to distract yourself from boredom. And when you’re travelling through those dark tunnels, this can only add to the atmosphere of the thriller! I guess genres really determine where and when you feel like reading a book!
2. ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ by Gail Honeyman
I read this one pretty recently, and I would say it’s definitely a book that’s meant to be read in a café. I can imagine myself leafing through the pages of this book while eating a cinnamon bun and sipping a peppermint tea. Or maybe I’ll opt for a cheese scone like Eleanor does! Either way, cafés are perfect places to read heart-warming and light bestsellers like this.
3. ‘Atonement’ by Ian McEwan
Hmmm… This book is such a unique read, and it’s not like anything I’ve ever read before. I think this book needs to be read somewhere sad and depressing- maybe on the edge of a grand fountain which has fallen into disuse? Or maybe in an old and musty church, surrounded by memories and missed opportunities? This book will make you angry, sad, and thoroughly frustrated, and so you need a setting which reflects that. The fountain and the church are also settings in the book 😉
4. ‘Mrs Hemingway’ by Naomi Wood
I read this book ages ago, but I can still remember how vividly Wood depicted the settings within the book. While a lot of this book took place on the streets of Paris, it is an image of French beaches and villas which is conjured when I think of this book, due to the first part, and the importance of this setting to the marriages of Hemingway. If I could read this anywhere, it would be at the side of a swimming pool, with my feet dipped in, drinking in the warm French sun and looking out on a beautiful villa.
5. ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’ by Thomas Hardy
This was the first book I’d read by Hardy, and I wasn’t exactly overwhelmed. However, due to the (very, very) descriptive nature of this novel, it’s not hard to come up with the perfect reading location. This book would be perfect to read while sat in the middle of a field, having a picnic. The field is covered in wheat, the sun is shining and there’s a solid oak tree nearby. You have to be wearing some kind of over the top hat and outfit, of course. This book centres on a farm, and one woman’s attempt to keep it running, as well as to find love, and so a field and a picnic just seems like a fitting place to enjoy this classic.
That was so much fun! Which books and locations would you choose? Do you think location matters when reading? What’s your favourite reading spot? Tell me all about it in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading!
October 19, 2018 at 3:54 pm
I remember once when the power went out during a big storm, I lit a whole bunch of tea candles in my kitchen and read aloud from my Edgar Allan Poe collection. I love when the timing and location is just right for a certain book!
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October 21, 2018 at 12:43 am
Wow that sounds like the perfect time and place to read Poe! Such a lovely reading experience, thanks for sharing
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October 19, 2018 at 4:33 pm
I’ve never considered location before as I can read anywhere. This is such a clever idea!
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October 21, 2018 at 12:42 am
Thank you so much! I can also read anywhere, but thought it was a fun idea 💕
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October 19, 2018 at 4:40 pm
Anytime, anywhere. That’s how I read. But if I were to read a book I’ve read before, I would choose Cold Mountain and read it sitting under a tree on a cool, autumn day. Thanks for the post.
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October 21, 2018 at 12:26 am
That sounds like a lovely image! Thank you so much for dropping by
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October 19, 2018 at 5:07 pm
I can read anywhere as long as the book holds my interest. But clever idea! Worth thinking about. Thanks for sharing
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October 21, 2018 at 12:25 am
I agree, the book is the most important part! Thank you so much 💕
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October 21, 2018 at 1:22 am
My pleasure.
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October 19, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Very reflective and well written post! It made me realise that our thoughts on books we read also change depending on location, something which I didn’t pay much attention to before. I love reading horror and thriller books cuddled up in bed but I do agree with you that Classics like those of Hardy are best enjoyed in a wide, open field 🙂
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October 20, 2018 at 11:28 pm
Wow thank you so much for your kind comments! Those spud like perfect reading experiences, and I’m so glad my post made you think 💕
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October 22, 2018 at 5:49 pm
I love to read about places I’m visiting. Scandinoir thrillers often have maps in so I can explore the city as I read about it. I write books that are rooted in real places too.
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October 23, 2018 at 2:51 pm
That sounds brilliant, and such a good idea 🙂
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October 23, 2018 at 11:38 pm
Hi
I just nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger award.
I look forward to reading your answers to the questions.
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October 24, 2018 at 9:04 am
Thank you so much 💕
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November 20, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Hello there! Thank you very much for following my blog! As you can see, I am pretty new to this site, so at any time please feel free to drop in for a visit. Feedback of any type is of course welcome. I also look forward to visiting your site and taking a look at your work. 🙂 For following me, my promise is to A) Follow you back, and B) Visit your page frequently to provide feedback and/or support. I love having a good sense of community through writing, so you will likely find me on various community blog posts in the near future. Have a great day/night!
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November 20, 2018 at 2:03 pm
Thank you so much, that’s so good of you I really appreciate any feedback also 🙂 I will have a read of some of your posts soon ❤
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November 20, 2018 at 1:48 pm
By the way, cute idea for this post! I think I’m going to take you up on the offer to steal it for my next post. 😉
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November 20, 2018 at 2:04 pm
Ahaha, great idea! Tag me in the post so I can read your choices 🙂
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November 20, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Will do 🙂
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November 21, 2018 at 5:18 am
Do you know how I can tag you into my post? I finally have ready the books I want to use, but unfortunately I’m not savy yet with all of the tricks to this site… I’ve tried putting in your user with the @ symbol but that doesn’t seem to be working?
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November 21, 2018 at 8:47 am
If you go to the dashboard of a post and click one of the icons- it looks a bit like a paper clip, I’m not sure how élevé to describe it- and then a box should pop up and you can enter the link to my post, and I’ll get a notification 🙂
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December 28, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Hi NSMS. Hope you’re still following the adventures of Fugue. And watching the story unfold. The places are as central as the characters. And I enjoy writing in situ.
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December 28, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Sorry. The problems with auto text. Should be of course NSMG☺
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