Reading Essentials: A Guide to Making Night Reading The Best It Can Be
Usually, I can just plop down and start a book but to make it an experience there are a few things I add to sweeten the time. For night reading I add a good cup of tea, a nice reading light (NOT the big light!) and a cozy blanket. I am also a bit weird and listen to music while reading, usually a jazz or R&B playlist, which I can also link here. Anyway below I will include the stuff that makes night reading a 10 out of 10 that you can add to your cart!
A Cup of Tea
A Cup of Tea
My favorite kind of tea is chai hands down, a hundred percent.
Rated one of the best chai's by the New York Times, this tea would give a spicy, warm addition to any reading time or just a break to drink a good tea. I also enjoy a cup of chai from Trader Joe’s but Big Heart Tea makes a pretty killer cup of chai.
Some Ambience
Some Ambience
To set the mood, here are some things to make night reading a great and relaxing time so you can unwind.
To get a nice scent and a bit of ambient lighting
These bookish candles by Paddywax are a perfect addition to ones bookshelf and great to light when reading any time of the day. There is also a good selection of different authors to choose form for your candle.
Speaking of light…
This is the reading Light I have and it is amazing. There are three different light modes to choose from depending on your preference and it is easy to charge and use. Just clip in on and begin reading. It is perfect for night reading and adjustable so you can angle the light just right. For me it is a definite must have
Getting Cozy
Getting Cozy
Back support is key when preparing for a long night of reading.
I do not have one of these yet but after today, you best know I will be purchasing one. It is cozy, comfy and supports the hard work your back and neck have to do to read those books. I would say this is definitely the thing that would add to the reading experience.
Get cozy with a blanket
I know its the summer but sometimes the AC gets pretty cold and regardless a blanket is nice, so go ahead and grab your favorite one or purchase this one which is good for summer or winter.
Listen and Relax
Listen and Relax
Tune out the noise with some tunes of your own
Whether you prefer earbuds or headphones, listening to music is a good way to tune out of the world stresses and listen to what you want. Also, for my audiobook listeners, earbuds are a definite essential. I like Apple products to listen to my music and audiobooks including just regular wired earbuds. I linked all three just in case you need to purchase some of your own.
NOW, A BOOK TO READ
NOW, A BOOK TO READ
The night wouldn’t be complete without a book so here are a few of my current favorites that you should definitly check out or add to your TBR.
Well that is it and here is the cap to the night. All the items are not needed to make reading amazing, the book does that, the words inside do that. That being said these items do sweeten the experience for sure. I wish you a happy reading experience and check these items out!
