I live alone and read books. I mostly read them at home but I’d like to go out and read. The thing is I have really bad adhd so it involves not just my Kindle but I also listen to the audiobook at the same time or I can’t stay focused on the book. I just listen to it on my phone with earbuds so it’s hopefully not a huge deal but it can’t be too loud or chaotic.

Where can I go out and “read” besides a coffee shop or the library. The library isn’t convenient and it’s a little weird going to coffee shops over and over again. I live in a big city so I’m sure there are other places I just don’t know what they are.

Any suggestions?

  • bionicjoey
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    6 months ago
    • Patios, particularly of coffee shops but any restaurant with a patio can work. Eg. An ice cream store could be good if it’s hot, or a snack bar. Just make sure you order something so you aren’t freeloading on their tables.
    • Park benches.
    • The beach, if there’s one near you.
    • Museums and public buildings often have gardens on their property that you could go sit at.
    • University campuses often have lots of spaces that are suitable for quiet reading. I can remember dozens of little indoor&outdoor reading nooks and places with benches on the campus of mine and I haven’t been there for over 5 years now.