bedtime books

Anxiety has gripped me lately - there are life circumstances that have ushered me right into anxiety's living room that's for sure. 

I've found that I need something light for bedtime. I can't bring myself to pick up The Brothers Karamazov after a long day of stressful events. I am making time to read TBK and other extensive novels when the sun is up. After sundown, it's time to unwind a bit.

I accidentally purchased this novel, and I am glad that I did. Late one recent night, I opened it and I have been enjoying it honestly.

happy accidental purchase

Reasons that bedtime books are a good idea

1. It's a great way to unwind at night
2. You don't need a lot of brain power to consume them
3. It "lightens" things up
4. Feels like reading a tv movie/show

It's all about reading for well-being

I said it before and I will always say it. I don't read to impress anyone. I don't read for challenges or numbers. I read because without reading I would have a full on breakdown.

My life is very stressful, and reading allows me to slow down, focus and enter into another realm/world. It gives me pause from my own. That is powerful for me- and for all who experience it.

I will continue to have bedtime books. I'll seek to source them from my digital library (I read on kindle for sure when it is bedtime). I'll make a list of them in my library's "save" feature, and just see what I am in the mood for as I finish or dnf each one.

For now, it's helping me to turn screens off at night and sink into a novel before bed. I'll report back. 💤