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One of the most important things for me is getting my physical location where I can become very invested in the book. I normally have a spot on my front porch or couch in my living room where I set myself up to begin my reading. Before I read, I tend the do some research whether it is reading the back of the book, insights from online or even book trailers. This way I know if I am interested in reading more. One of the best things for me is being able to have a conversation about what is going on.

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I love reading late at night and in bookstores. So time of day and location are important to me. In terms of before reading activities, the book jacket is important for me. I read the summary/ quotes, pictures, etc. I am not necessarily a series person. I love books about psychopathology, forensic science, and YA lit.

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Sometimes I will reread a paragraph to reflect on it. I like to talk about some things I read as well to my family.

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I like to read the summary before choosing the book.  I like to be in a quiet place free of distractions when I am reading.  Afterwards, I like to have a few minutes to recap the story and disengage from it before re-entering the real world again

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I find a book that I am really excited about-the pictures, content etc. then I find a comfy place with no distractions and begin my book! I can stop and think about what I am reading or go back and reread a part for enjoyment or clarification.

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I look at the cover and read the back to find a book that I find interesting.  I like to read the entire book in one sitting.

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I drink  coffee and discuss it with whomever I am with. I love books that leave me feeling like I know the characters like my family. I want to call them and keep in touch.

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Before I read, I often check my library app to see if a book is available for free by my favorite authors. I'll often put myself on the waiting list to check it out. I like to drink coffee while I am reading for fun.  I also like to sit outside on the porch or lie on a blanket or in my hammock.  If it's a good book, I'll usually give it to my mom to read because we like the same kinds of books.

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I chose to read a book for Sunday School called The Insanity of Obedience by Dr. Ripken and before reading I saw that this book was actually the second book in a series so I went to the author's website and the publisher's (Lifeway) to see if I needed to read that book first.  I didn't but knowing what the first book was about gave me a context.
During reading - When I got to a very exciting part in chapter 2, I wanted to tell someone about it.  I texted my two friends who are in the class and asked them what they thought about it- could they believe that a dad would take out a hitman to kill his daughter for changing her faith?!
After reading I also took down some notes that I wanted to talk about with the class.
After discussing the reading with my friends I had a broader understanding of the content.

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I like to read books in series. That way, when I find a book I enjoy, I know that I have plenty more like it to read later. I don't read very many novels during the school year, but I spend my summers reading. I also enjoy reading blogs and articles on my computer/phone.

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I read a short article about Dr. Phil and the girl that was put into the container.
I like to read in the bed or when E goes to bed.
Before: I find news stories about things around me or that may effect me.
During: I think about how I could be effected and the locations that may be.
After: I talk about it with my husband.

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Share my thoughts with my Book Club. I like hearing what every one else thinks about what we are reading.

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Read the cover and back of the book to see if it was interesting.  When I discover that I'm just not into a book (and I've given it a chance), I enjoy being able to put it back and not having to finish it.

I choose my own books- I hate reading assigned books.

After I read I love to talk about the book and how I honestly felt about it. I don't like struggling to come up with reasons that I like a book when I really hated it. Talking about it is so much better than reading logs because I hate recording what I've read.