Size DOES Matter--at Least in Bed

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Now there's a provocative title! ...and yes, my photo is misleading. I am a voracious reader and an occasional insomniac. Rather than waste the small hours of the morning lamenting the fact that dreamland is elusive, I immerse myself in whatever book I happen to be reading. More often than not, my library books come to me in digital form (I’ll be honest, I’m lazy. Why physically go to the library when I can peruse the virtual shelves from the comfort of my couch). Reading on a Kindle (a Kindle Paperwhite--I do NOT want a tablet-style reader) is not my first choice. I still prefer the smell of paper and the weight of a book in my hands. I like being able to tell by feel how much progress I’ve made. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have been surprised by the abrupt ending of a book when I had no idea I was near its conclusion, or when I’ve been ready to be done with a tome only to discover that I haven’t yet passed the 50% point. I’m currently reading a biography of Audrey Hepburn entitled Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen. It wasn’t available in digital format through my library system so I checked the hefty volume out of our local library a couple of weeks ago. And that’s when I discovered that size DOES matter, at least in bed. I’ve always read in bed. Reading is my way of winding down at the end of the day. I don’t sit propped up with pillows, I like to curl up on my side and snuggle down under the covers. That’s works with paperbacks and small books. But my current read is a bit too big for that. I need two hands to hold the book, and that makes my usual nighttime reading position a little awkward. My Kindle may have its drawbacks, but for bedtime reading it is ideal. I can hold it in one hand and flip pages with my thumb. Even better, my Kindle has a built-in light that I can dim so no one else knows about my nocturnal adventuring. For now, though, I’m going to have to sit-up to read!