How do you hold your books?

[Amsha]

I'm near sighted so I hold my books with both hands. That way it's easier for me to read and I'm also taking care of my books.

[ladylioness]

i usally read mine with one hand while my other holds coffee or Im fidding with my hair, or if im at work it just lays on the table while i prop myself up with my hands.

[KatsReviews]

Normally two hands I just find it more comfortable. One hand is ok if it isn't for to long.

[starfairy]

I do it with one hand most of the times and just keep the book on the pillow, lie down and read

[Dream Catcher]

Probably every way possible, but I prefer you lay one side on my bed and hold the other depending what page I'm on (left or right).

[SheldrakeWriter]

Bend the spine right back on itself to let plenty of light onto the pages. I like to be able to see what I'm reading.

[Bfrisco]

I switch between two hands and one-handed, but I think I hold my books with two hands more often than not.

[Kaki69]

If I'm laying in bed I'm on my back or leaning back propped up against the headboard. In either position I have my book standing up on my belly, holding it with one hand or leaning it against my bent-up leg(s). On the couch, the same way. At my desk at work, I stand it up in front of me while I eat lunch. Basically as hands-free as possible.

[GabrielleAlcime]

In my left hand. Index finger on front cover, ring finger on back cover and middle finger on spine

[Nathrad Sheare]

This is an interesting question. I like to hold my paperbacks with the ends of the pages bent just a bit toward me. That way I can keep them looking new. It's unsightly, the look of a paperback that's been read over and over without care.

My hardback books I don't usually like to lay flat, not unless I know they're REALLY well made. Oh, and every book I have I like to clean with leather wipes, just the cover and the edges of the pages. Keeps them smelling like fresh parchment. My mom gave me the idea and I think it's great. Yeah, I really love my books...

[haines_drew]

I don't ever hold a book in one specific way. I like to move around with it a lot. I am very cautious of bending the spine though. It bothers me when that happens, I feel as though I have hurt it.

[Nathrad Sheare]

Ha ha! I 'get' that!

[Tricia1962]

I read hardback books with both hands as a general rule. With paperbacks if they are 200 pages or less usually 1 handed with the other hand grabbing my coffee. If the paperbacks are bigger with both hands. Regarding the bindings, my paperbacks take a beating but the hardbacks are taken care of as a general rule. I try to keep my books nice.

[randompadley]

i have two ways of reading also,

hardback: two hands, resting either on my stomach if I'm laid down, or if i'm sat, i cross my knee and rest it against my leg

paperback: i am not as bothered with paperback i try and buy my favourite books or the ones I end up enjoying in hardback so paperback i do bend backwards and just sit it on my lap!

[Sherlock_1]

I like reading paperback using just one hand to keep the book open and sitting up. With hardcover I usually put it on a table.