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The 14 best things about settling in with a good book

Is there anything better?

Apr 23rd 2013, 8:30 PM 14,040 Views 46 Comments

IS THERE ANY bigger pleasure in life than settling in with a good book?

There might be things that are more exciting. There might be things that are more sociable. But somehow, nothing quite matches up to it.

In honour of World Book Night, we present all your favourite things about settling in with a great book:

6. It’s just great not to be at a computer, isn’t it?

7. Knowing that there’s loads of the book still to go

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8. Having FEELINGS about a character

And not having to tell anyone about them.

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9. Gently opening a new book for the first time

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10. Or finding treasure in an old, battered one

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11. Being lent a great book by a friend

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12. (Or finding one in their toilet.)

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13. The pleasure/sadness of finishing a book that you loved

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14. But then knowing… there are all those books out there you’re still DYING to read.

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Happy reading!

Open thread: What book changed your life?>

Library book returned by borrower… 55 years late>

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The 14 best things about settling in with a good book

Is there anything better?

1. Getting SO COMFORTABLE on the sofa

2. Opening it, and catching the smell of the pages

3. Being in your own little world

4. … with no distractions

5. (Although taking quiet time with another person is nice too)

6. It’s just great not to be at a computer, isn’t it?