Have you ever read while taking a bath?

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To Sleepingkitty: This is absolutely hilarious! Thanks for sharing!!
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Read? No :(
I'm always too scared of damaging the book with water. I've taken baths with my Ipad but never really thought about reading. I don't like ebooks as much as the physical form of a book. So every time i want to read while taking a bath, which is usually with normal books, i just wish and wish books were waterproof. :cry:

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I do, very carefully! It is nice and relaxing.
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Doesn't everyone? :)
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Never.
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ErinLundJohnson wrote:I always have a book when in the tub! Can't imagine bathing without one. I can't imagine doing much without a book, really. LOL
Agreed! :D
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Zepher07 wrote:Yup. I know the water messes the book up a little, and I do feel sad about that sometimes, but I think the mark of a good book is how well it is worn. If you love it, you will take it everywhere.
I love that - there are certain books that I treat as tenderly and carefully as a mother tends her newborn, but my secondhand paperbacks tell a story of their own and I love their world-weary exterior as dearly as the precious ones.
So I am equally willing to bring a good book to a hot bath to increase the pleasure of both (with certain precautions to ensure one does not land in the other)..
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I have! Usually magazines for the most part, though.
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Yes. All the time. My bath routine doesn't feel complete when I haven't read even a paragraph from the book that I'm currently reading.
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Bubble bath + a good book = a perfect pair
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Yes I have, its very relaxing. I like taking baths now and again but get bored after awhile, but not if I read!
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Love reading in the bath, though I did drop my favorite bookmark in once (at least it wasnt the book!) I have on a few occasions, even dared to read a book on my phone in the bath, but its not quite so relaxing!!
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Yes! Whether it is traditional book or ebook I LOVE reading while taking a bath. It is very relaxing.
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I can't, I'd end up wetting the book :/
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Post by krisihome »

I've never read a book whilst taking a bath! sitting in bath water is not exactly my idea of relaxing; I like to get in, get washed and get out again!! Then, when I'm all nice and clean with clean comfy pj's on I'll curl up in my chair and read my book! :-)
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