How to Choose a Great Vacation Read
A great vacation can become even greater if you bring along the right books.
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Because reading is fun and fundamental!
You Will Need
- A library card
- A computer with internet access
- An e-reader
- An MP3 player
- Reading glasses (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Search the internet for summer reading
Search library and bookseller web sites – most offer summer reading lists in different genres.
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Step 2
Find easy reading
Find something easy and pleasurable to read. Vacations are for fun – not work
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Step 3
Find out what bloggers are saying
Once you identify a few different titles, search to learn what bloggers are saying about them.
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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.
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Don’t forget your reading glasses.
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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.
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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.
