Kiana Soriano
Prof. Jane
ENGL 22000
2 May 2024
Ideal Reading Experience
I need to have a very anticipated book in my hands. A book that I have found online
recommended by strangers. The book has to be so immersive, that I feel as if I was watching a
movie. Specifically a book that puts me to sleep and I end up dreaming about it and wanting to
continue reading it the next day. But here's the catch—my schedule is jam-packed, leaving little
time to read a book just for the bliss of it. Therefore, reading is like a reward for me at the end of
a busy day.
My ideal reading experience is quite simple. My phone has to be put aside and
completely forgotten. I have to be freshly out of the shower, wrapped in warm sheets welcoming
the night’s embrace. I sink into my bed with my pillow propped up against the headboard for
good back support. I use my LED reading light that clips on to my book and put on the lowest
level of brightness-- this gives a warm and gentle glow that’s easy on the eyes. Once everything
is set up to my liking, I dive into the story, immersing myself completely and read until my
eyelids grow heavy.
This is the best part of my day because it feels like I’m treating myself to a bedtime story;
soothing myself to sleep as I drift away from the world held within the pages.