How To Choose a Great Vacation Read

  • November 13, 2009
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mdunne from Matt Dunne (and 1 other)

  • Writer  Susan Ruckdeschel
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A great vacation can become even greater if you bring along the right books.

You Will Need

  • A library card
  • A computer with internet access
  • An e-reader
  • An MP3 player
  • Reading glasses (optional)
How To Choose a Great Vacation Read: Search the internet for summer reading

Step 1: Search the internet for summer reading

Search library and bookseller web sites – most offer summer reading lists in different genres.

How To Choose a Great Vacation Read: Find easy reading

Step 2: Find easy reading

Find something easy and pleasurable to read. Vacations are for fun – not work

How To Choose a Great Vacation Read: Find out what bloggers are saying

Step 3: Find out what bloggers are saying

Once you identify a few different titles, search to learn what bloggers are saying about them.

How To Choose a Great Vacation Read: Make sure it’s available in paperback

Step 4: Make sure it’s available in paperback

When you find a book you’re interested in purchasing, make sure it is available in paperback. Paperbacks are smaller, lighter, and easier to read when lounging in a lounge chair.

Don’t forget your reading glasses.

How To Choose a Great Vacation Read: Look for books in e-books or MP3 players

Step 5: Look for books in e-books or MP3 players

Consider books that might work well in e-book readers or MP3 players – they’re portable and easy to travel with. Most library memberships offer them for free.

Did you know? Recent studies report that just six minutes of daily reading can reduce stress by two-thirds – that’s more than taking a walk or playing a video game.

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Comments (3)

moistenedbink

Very innovative with the cut outs and pages. Fast paced and fun!

over 2 years ago by moistenedbink

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HeatherMenicucci

Nice AfterEffects work. Really like the addition of the sound effects too. That was a nice touch!

over 2 years ago by HeatherMenicucci

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ameliayuan

good helpful

about 1 year ago by ameliayuan

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