Books have a funny way of following us into the most unexpected places.
This week’s Book Blogger Hop question made me smile because readers are rarely limited to cozy chairs, quiet corners, or perfectly styled reading nooks. Sometimes we read wherever we can sneak in a few pages.
Book Blogger Hop Question
What’s the quirkiest or most unexpected place you’ve ever read a book, and why?
Submitted by Billy @ Coffee-Addicted Writer
My Answer
The quirkiest place I've ever read a book was sitting in a closet with my dog during a tornado warning here in South Carolina.
Like many people in the South, when severe weather rolls through, you keep an eye on the radar and hope for the best. On this particular day, the warnings became serious enough that my dog and I headed for the safest spot in the house—a small interior closet.
I grabbed a flashlight, my eReader, and settled in to wait. It probably wasn't the reading nook most people imagine, but it helped pass the time and gave me something positive to focus on while the storm moved through the area.
Looking back, the image still makes me smile: me, my dog, a flashlight, and a book tucked into a closet while the weather raged outside. It certainly wasn't cozy by choice, but it may be the most unexpected place I've ever spent time reading.
One of the things I love about books is that they can provide a little escape no matter where you are—even if that place happens to be a closet during a tornado warning.
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That's a good place, scary though. I have never found myself in that situation before (I live in South East England UK) so I can only imagine how scary that must have been!
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Thank you for stopping by! Thankfully, everything turned out fine, but it was definitely a little unsettling at the time. Living in South Carolina, tornado warnings aren’t uncommon, so my dog and I headed for the safest spot in the house. Have a wonderful weekend, and Happy Reading! 📚🐾
DeleteOh wow! I don't think I could read during a tornado warning. We get them quite frequently here in the Midwest and it always sends me into a panic attack. You'd think after all these years I would be used to them, but I am not. They still send me spiraling into dark places. I'm glued to the news the entire time waiting to see if I need to run further into the basement where it's more underground then the open family room with the TV.
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I completely understand. Even after living through a few of them, tornado warnings still make my heart race. We don’t have basements in the South, though honestly, sometimes I wish we did! Being glued to the news and keeping an eye on the weather is exactly what I do too. Thankfully, ours passed without any damage, but spending time in the closet with my dog definitely wasn’t how I planned to spend my reading time that day! Stay safe this storm season, and Happy Reading!
DeleteNot an ideal place, but sounds like you made it cozy! As a fellow Southerner (North Carolina, here!), tornado warnings are super scary. We don't get many, but when we do, they're really really really bad! At least a good book will help keep your mind off things. :)
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Thanks for stopping by! As a fellow Southerner, you definitely understand how quickly the weather can change. Thankfully, Lucy and I stayed safe, and having a good book nearby helped make the wait a little easier. Happy Reading!
DeleteYou win the prize for the quirkiest place to read, Kat! lol
ReplyDeleteLOL. Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading—wherever it may be.
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