If you’re a bookworm, you likely carry books around with you and sneak a read every chance you get. You just have to get to the next chapter, then the next chapter, and truthfully you’re never fully satisfied. After finishing one book, you’re already moving on to another one. But what are the best places to read? After all, you don’t want to read just anywhere. Here are just some of the places to read a good book:

The Library

The library is a great place to read. Not only are you surrounded by a plethora of book choices, you’re also able to check out anything you want for free! If you don’t like what you’re reading, you can just go grab something else without worrying about the cost. Also, if you like quiet, but maybe can’t stand when it’s too quiet, the library is absolute heaven. Just find a nice window seat or an unoccupied table and read to your heart’s content.

On Vacation

Vacations are often far from relaxing if you have a full itinerary of sights you want to see, but depending on your plans a vacation is still a great place to read. Have you rented a beach house or a nice cabin in the woods? Being surrounded by nature can help you ground yourself and focus your thoughts away from the usual hustle and bustle of life. Even if you have a jam-packed European tour in your plans, sneaking in some reading time at night at the hotel is a nice way to wind down and relax after a day of exploring.

A Cafe

What’s better than reading a book? Reading a book and eating food at the same time. It’s a perfect combination. Maybe you just go for that cup of coffee, or maybe you’d like a meal to go with your reading, but either way a cafe has a great atmosphere for getting lost in a good book, and filling up your tummy, too.

While Traveling

We’ve already covered vacations, but what about traveling in general? Maybe you have a long commute and want to fill that time with an audiobook. Maybe you take the train and want a better way to pass the time than just awkwardly rubbing shoulders with strangers. Or maybe you’re on an airplane snuggled up with your favorite travel pillow as you journey to distant lands. Reading while traveling is the perfect way to make better use of your travel time.

By The Fire

Who says you actually have to go out somewhere to read a book? Isn’t the best place at home in front of the fireplace with your feet propped up in front of burning flames? It’s cozy, it’s familiar, and it’s warm—it’s oh so warm. This is especially perfect for those cold winter nights—a hot chocolate in one hand, and a good book in the other.

Outside

If you have a nice patio setup or a nearby park with some good seating, getting out in the fresh air on a warm sunny day can make reading a real joy—though I must acknowledge that reading is already a joy to begin with. Feel that summer breeze and listen to those birds chirping. Isn’t it lovely? If you haven’t read a book outside, try it!

Your Favorite Chair

I know you have a favorite chair. Maybe it’s at your dining table, or maybe it’s a cushy chair in your living room. For me, I have a pink moon chair in my office that’s a great place to crack open a book. Think of that chair that you gravitate to the most. That’s the place you need to sit and read if you can’t go anywhere else, or maybe you even prefer it over anywhere else.

While Waiting

We’ve already covered traveling, but what about just waiting? What about when you’re in line for something? You know, those lines you’re stuck in for twenty minutes or more. Why waste time just standing around? And I know some of you are the type to show up early to events. What else are you supposed to do while waiting for more people to arrive? Don’t just twiddle your thumbs, read a book!

The Bookstore

The library is not the only place where you can find yourself surrounded by books. Bookstores are also perfect for reading, only this time you can purchase and own those books that most interested you when you were skimming through the newest releases at the entrance, or those hidden treasures in the very back. Many worlds are waiting for you to be chosen and taken home.

In Bed

And finally, that one place you always end up at the end of the day, when all you need is some rest and calming energy, and perhaps the best place to read of all, is curled up in your bed. Can you think of anywhere more comfortable than with your pillows and blankets under lamplight? I know I can’t. Bed is the ultimate home—your home within your home. And what else feels like home? Reading books.

Where is your favorite place to read a good book? Let me know in the comments.