I am a huge proponent of reading in the morning! It is actually what got me out of my reading slump back in 2021 and I have never looked back! I don't do it before getting up, though, because I am the type of person who wakes up ravenous on most days, so it's breakfast, then brewing a cup of coffee, *then* sitting with my book to read for at least half an hour.
I can see how it would have kick-started you out of a reading slump! Such a joy 😊 I am also ready for food and coffee when I wake up, and am blessed by a husband who rises early and makes me breakfast and coffee in bed - bliss 😊
And hi, Kate! 😊 Yes, Audition did bring on the anxiety - perhaps there's an entire post about books that are anxiety-inducing lol. Your excellent synopsis, and also the cover, reminded me why! Thanks to your recommendation and other Substack discussions, I read Hotel du Lac last year and adored it. It is indeed a "quiet" one but in the best way. And it's having a moment on Substack it seems?! thank you for these poignant reviews. Have a beautiful Sunday.
It is indeed beautiful. Such a lovely space to be in, which is perhaps the best thing one can say about a book! And yes on Audition and all books, I often enjoy the discussion more than the book itself - this is what Substack is good for after all! 😂🌻
So glad you’ve been enjoying your morning reads! I don’t tend to read my book in the mornings, but I always try to read a few pages at lunchtime. I think it’s the spring weather, reading outside is such a pleasure. That photo is one of my faves, pure reading joy!
I love re-reading: with some books, it's like going back to old friends for a hug - that's what re-reading Persuasion feels like to me. With others, it's like going back to old teachers and learn something new: books don't change in time, but we do and as they speak we hear different things.
I squeeze reading into every occasional break, as you say: while I wait for the meal to be ready, when I am waiting for the doctor, on the train while commuting. Of course I prefer reading while on my sofa or my bed or sitting in a café, but it's not always possibile and if I didn't take profit of every small "dead time" I wouldn't be able to read as much as I do (or rather as much as I wish). we waste so much time with reels and other useless things!
Thank you, Stefania, I agree re wasting so much time on other things…
Your comments on re-reading really resonate with me. I definitely have a few books that I regularly re-read and which feel like old friends, as you say. Others provide interesting comparisons when read in a different life stage, as you put so well - “books don’t change in time, but we do and as they speak we hear different things.” I have definitely found this with some of the classic books I enjoyed in my youth and now read through the lens of my middle years.
Wonderful post. I began to start my days reading when I became a mother and reading before bed, as I had always done, became impossible. It's indeed life-changing, I feel the depth in which I read is very different in the morning vs. at night, in the morning everything feels fresher. So glad you are enjoying your new reading habit, you won't look back :)
Mornings when I wake up are my absolute best time for reading. I find it often leads on to journalling and then I wonder why I’m having breakfast so late!
I adored Audition and then read her 2 previous. I lovedAudition the most. Her writing is tight, insightful, and smart. The turn in the middle flummoxed me but I went with it and surrendered. Kitamura excels at well written stories that make you think.
Oh Quindlen's book might be my kind of read. It sounds on the line of books by Katherine Heiney and Roxanne Robinson. You are selling Audition to me. I am working my way through Moss's books but I might steer clear of The Fell if it's a COVID context book. And I did love Hotel du Lac 👌
Oh wow, I'd totally forgotten about that book being by Quindlen! It was...devastating. She is one of those authors (I find) who seems to have written completely different books.
Reading in the morning is essential for me, it’s the way I begin my day. Once you try it, you'll never give up this habit! 😊
I hope not!🤞
Me too! I enjoy waking up and grabbing my book first thing. I am thankful that my husband is a heavy sleeper.🤣
I am a huge proponent of reading in the morning! It is actually what got me out of my reading slump back in 2021 and I have never looked back! I don't do it before getting up, though, because I am the type of person who wakes up ravenous on most days, so it's breakfast, then brewing a cup of coffee, *then* sitting with my book to read for at least half an hour.
I also love that picture of you reading! <3
I can see how it would have kick-started you out of a reading slump! Such a joy 😊 I am also ready for food and coffee when I wake up, and am blessed by a husband who rises early and makes me breakfast and coffee in bed - bliss 😊
Me, too!
Love the pic of you. What a novel! I'm intrigued to read Audition so thanks for that. And yes, morning reading is a wonderful habit...
😄 thanks, Laura! I usually hate photos of myself, but I loved that she caught me chuckling at a book!
They're so much better taken unawares (or so I find!) It's a lovely pic.
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And hi, Kate! 😊 Yes, Audition did bring on the anxiety - perhaps there's an entire post about books that are anxiety-inducing lol. Your excellent synopsis, and also the cover, reminded me why! Thanks to your recommendation and other Substack discussions, I read Hotel du Lac last year and adored it. It is indeed a "quiet" one but in the best way. And it's having a moment on Substack it seems?! thank you for these poignant reviews. Have a beautiful Sunday.
That is a great idea for an essay…🤔 glad you enjoyed the discussion (If not necessarily the book!) Hotel du Lac is such a beautiful read.
It is indeed beautiful. Such a lovely space to be in, which is perhaps the best thing one can say about a book! And yes on Audition and all books, I often enjoy the discussion more than the book itself - this is what Substack is good for after all! 😂🌻
So true! 🤣
So glad you’ve been enjoying your morning reads! I don’t tend to read my book in the mornings, but I always try to read a few pages at lunchtime. I think it’s the spring weather, reading outside is such a pleasure. That photo is one of my faves, pure reading joy!
Reading outside at lunchtime sounds dreamy! 😍
So entjced by your comment on Auditions as well as the cover! Always fun to see your reading tables and we get to see you in action 😍
I think you’d enjoy Audition! Such a strange but beautifully written book.
I love re-reading: with some books, it's like going back to old friends for a hug - that's what re-reading Persuasion feels like to me. With others, it's like going back to old teachers and learn something new: books don't change in time, but we do and as they speak we hear different things.
I squeeze reading into every occasional break, as you say: while I wait for the meal to be ready, when I am waiting for the doctor, on the train while commuting. Of course I prefer reading while on my sofa or my bed or sitting in a café, but it's not always possibile and if I didn't take profit of every small "dead time" I wouldn't be able to read as much as I do (or rather as much as I wish). we waste so much time with reels and other useless things!
Thank you, Stefania, I agree re wasting so much time on other things…
Your comments on re-reading really resonate with me. I definitely have a few books that I regularly re-read and which feel like old friends, as you say. Others provide interesting comparisons when read in a different life stage, as you put so well - “books don’t change in time, but we do and as they speak we hear different things.” I have definitely found this with some of the classic books I enjoyed in my youth and now read through the lens of my middle years.
Wonderful post. I began to start my days reading when I became a mother and reading before bed, as I had always done, became impossible. It's indeed life-changing, I feel the depth in which I read is very different in the morning vs. at night, in the morning everything feels fresher. So glad you are enjoying your new reading habit, you won't look back :)
Thank you! I am, it has been such a refresh for my reading, I only wish I'd started it sooner!
What a great thing that you’ve reminded me of how much I enjoyed reading “Hotel du Lac” shortly after its initial publication. Thanks!
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Mornings when I wake up are my absolute best time for reading. I find it often leads on to journalling and then I wonder why I’m having breakfast so late!
Ha! Yes! I can find myself getting carried away too...in the best way 😊
I adored Audition and then read her 2 previous. I lovedAudition the most. Her writing is tight, insightful, and smart. The turn in the middle flummoxed me but I went with it and surrendered. Kitamura excels at well written stories that make you think.
Yes, the switch is strange…but somehow she pulls it off!
Loved the snap of you reading Hotel du Lac. ❤️ Reading in the is my favorite way to start the day. Delighted it brings you so much joy!
Thank you Marguerite!
Oh Quindlen's book might be my kind of read. It sounds on the line of books by Katherine Heiney and Roxanne Robinson. You are selling Audition to me. I am working my way through Moss's books but I might steer clear of The Fell if it's a COVID context book. And I did love Hotel du Lac 👌
Yes! I was just thinking earlier that Quindlen's book reminded me of Heiney!
My Anna Quindlen #1 is Every Last One. Have you read it? Highly recommend if not!
Oh wow, I'd totally forgotten about that book being by Quindlen! It was...devastating. She is one of those authors (I find) who seems to have written completely different books.