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At home we put a beanbag chair in my 7-year-old’s reading corner, tucked between a bright window and some shelves that are tall enough for most oversize picture books. Pillows and permission to get comfortable got them reading. When I was a school librarian, I learned two essential truths: All kids love stickers, and they’re happiest on the floor. Add a cup of tea and a fluffy pet, if you have one. To create a cozy reading space, get a soft throw (Wirecutter recommends several) and a few firm, comfy pillows to prop you up (Wirecutter’s memory-foam pillow picks are the firmest). Use at least a 60-watt light bulb-Wirecutter has some favorites in our guide to the best LED light bulbs, as well as bedside lamps under $200 and floor lamps under $300. Scott Brodie, an ophthalmologist at NYU Langone Health, said your reading light should shine onto the page from behind you. Just like checking your tires and buying snacks before a road trip, doing a little prep work makes summer reading better. Whatever plans you have this summer, we have tips and strategies to help you create the perfect reading environment, whether you’re on the road, at the beach, or in your own home. I once started a summer book club for my adult friends that we loved so much, it ran for two more years (maybe it was my nana’s famous whisky balls, which I gave out as prizes). With vacations and school breaks come long stretches of time to get immersed in a book, so it’s ideal for revisiting that goal you may have set in January to read more and scroll less. Summer is for swimming, backyards, and pie, but as a former librarian I know it’s also reading season. Sign up for our Wirecutter Weekly Newsletter to get our latest recommendations delivered straight to your inbox.
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