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I prefer reading indoors. But on a rainy day, I would like to sit outside, drink coffee, and enjoy nature while reading a book. I find it relaxing and calming. The petrichor and the chirping birds are a delight.
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I read outdoors when possible. I get distracted when I am indoors and reading. Too many chores that get put off in favor of reading!
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I find myself struggling to read when outdoors due to how it's harder to focus on what I'm reading. Not only are there more distractions but it's so much harder to get comfortable.
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I love reading books in libraries. My family is noisy so I seek quiet places. I love reading them in the nature on sunny days, too.
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If I'm reading just for pleasure, the outdoors is fine. But if I'm reading to take notes and identify errors, for instance, to review a book, then indoors.
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I tend to read inside, in my bed. That’s where I’m the most comfortable. I have a lot of physical pain so I have to make myself as comfortable as possible, usually on my heating pad. I do wish I could read outside when it’s nice out. I think that would be really nice in the spring.
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I prefer reading indoors.Outdoors would just bring unnecessary attention
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Of course I prefer indoors, but I also read while travelling, and whenever I get time to read outdoors, so that too! 
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I prefer reading indoors; but sometimes, when the weather is a bit chill and I feel like catching some sunlight, I like to read outdoors.
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There’s something magical about sitting on a log in the forest and reading. Other than that, curled up in a chair is best.
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I normally prefer indoors because i like it to be a private affair
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I prefer to read outside in the right conditions. It can’t be blindingly sunny, too windy, and there can’t be too many mosquitos. Unfortunately, while camping, there tends to be too many mosquitos so I end up reading in my tent. Of course, in the winter I read inside and find that to be quite cozy. However, nothing can beat laying in a hammock outside in the shade, with a light breeze, reading a good paperback book.
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I read everywhere! I read books on my phone and tablet, mostly in my free time.
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Post by FelinaAlpuertoPittman2859+ »

I prefer reading indoors. You are protected against inclement and unpredictable weather. With that said, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of reading outdoors. if the conditions are right, perhaps on a swing on a mildly sunny day would be fine.
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