Do you carry reading material with you most all of the time?

United States
August 7, 2007 1:17am CST
I'm a huge reading fan and I will generally carry a book with me at all times. I read when I'm waiting on someone to run an errand, I'll read while waiting for an appointment, etc. Do you carry something to read with you often?
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@kgwat70 (13387)
• United States
10 Aug 07
I am not a big reading fan so I do not bring much reading material with me or at all. I am waiting for another book about various types of birds and their habitat and behaviors and will be reading that once it arrives. I probably should read books more often. I bring a backpack with me to work so I am now putting things in there and may start reading books more often.
@design (849)
• Ireland
10 Aug 07
Oh yes, 3 things that are always in my bag, a book, sudoku book and a camera.
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
8 Aug 07
I love to read but I don't always carry my book unless I know for sure I will really have time, like waiting in a doctor's office which can last forever.
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@Eskimo (2315)
9 Aug 07
Yes I always carry a book around with me, also 1 in the car, so I can read while waiting for family etc. I also have audio books in the car to listen to while I am driving. It takes the strain & stress out of waiting.
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
9 Aug 07
I don’t usually- Unless I know I will be waiting for a long time- I tend to pick up magazines a lot when I’m waiting for an appointment – And I’m a huge people watcher- so I’m content to sit down and watch the people walk by- I do love to read at home- but haven’t found the time lately- At night I’m too tired and end up reading a page or 2 before falling asleep.
@mymytri (2030)
• India
7 Aug 07
Hi there!I do carry a book with me when am travelling.I am great book reader specially in my local language.I often visit library too.Ofcourse have been busy these no time to read at home.If am at home am addicted to internet and if on travelling addicted to books.LOL!!!
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• United States
8 Aug 07
I once brought a book to work with me. It was a book that was a steamy romance novel. I provided relief to the teachers during SAT's and once the head count was done, I broke out my book while I waited for the teacher to return. My face turned red when I came upon a spicy scene. I left the book home the next time and brought a book of find-a-word.
• United States
8 Aug 07
If I am going some place I know there will be a long wait, DMV, doctors, dental appointments etc. then I also put a paperback in my purse.
• United States
7 Aug 07
Oh you bet I do! Whether it's something old and classic or new and not yet discovered, I always seem to have some reading material with me. The funny thing is when I'm waiting for either someone I'm with or an appointment, I will at times become secretly agitated when I'm interrupted. How selfish of me. Right? He he he. Sometimes I feel like saying, "take the next person" or "you're done already." But naturally I don't. ‹(°¿°)›
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
8 Aug 07
Well, in a way, I carry my Palm, it has probably 20 or 30 e-books on it, maybe more. I am right now reading James Patterson's books. I have read all of the Alex Cross Series but one and the same goes for the Women's murder club, I have read the 1st book in the Maximum ride series. I have also read several of his other books. I also have some Stephanie Plum and all of the Dan Brown books on it. Actually I have a whole bunch moreon there now that I think about it. Love my palm and my ebooks.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
10 Aug 07
Hello hockeygal!(",) Like you, I LOVE reading. I usually carry my nursing PDA book with me all the time. It's small and can be carried along anywhere. I have it to ease boredom and if ever I have to wait for someone, I will have something to do while waiting. I'm planning to buy a novel so that I can read also stories about life and love. Any suggestion on what book I will buy? Thank you and God bless!(",)
• Philippines
7 Aug 07
Hey, I'm a huge reading fan too. I do carry a book around if I know I will be waiting for quite sometime for an appointment or something. Usually I don't carry a book because I find it a heavy practice. I don't like bringing things with me because I want to feel light while going around. However, if there are times when I know I'll be stuck for a long time, I make sure I have a book with me. The only thing that could take me away from the computer would be a good book.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
7 Aug 07
Hi hockeygal4ever! Yes, I do bring a book with me all the time especially when I am travelling. It really keeps me company so I don't have to be restless while on a bus or waiting for someone. I usually bring with me inspirational books. Have a nice day! :)
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• United States
30 Aug 07
I also love to read. I take a book with me whenever I know I'll have to wait.
• Singapore
7 Aug 07
Sure I do. I am a bookworm. There is almost always a book with me if I can have my way. :-)
@I_LUV_U (2519)
• India
7 Aug 07
No, i don't carry anything while going out most of the time. I want my hands to be free always, so its a big headache to carry a book. I do it only when i'm on long journeys, so that the journey does'nt get boring and also because i hate sitting idle or meditating for long hours. I like carrying pocket books but it gets over within minutes of reading, so i don't do it either. However, when i'm at home, i love reading pocket books, newspapers and short stories.