How To Choose a Great Vacation Read

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A great vacation can become even greater if you bring along the right books.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A library card
A computer with internet access
An e-reader
An MP3 player
Reading glasses (optional)

Step 1: Search the internet for summer reading

Search library and bookseller web sites -- most offer summer reading lists in different genres.

Step 2: Find easy reading

Find something easy and pleasurable to read. Vacations are for fun -- not work

Step 3: Find out what bloggers are saying

Once you identify a few different titles, search to learn what bloggers are saying about them.

Step 4: Make sure it's available in paperback

When you find a book you're interested in purchasing, make sure it is available in paperback. Paperbacks are smaller, lighter, and easier to read when lounging in a lounge chair.

Tip: Don't forget your reading glasses.

Step 5: Look for books in e-books or MP3 players

Consider books that might work well in e-book readers or MP3 players -- they're portable and easy to travel with. Most library memberships offer them for free.

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Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Recreation
• choosing
• picking
• deciding
• books
• reading
• vacation
• beach
• holiday
• best
• perfect

[TheKarester]

FIRST lol jk I hate when people say that

[electrogeek77]

This year, I found a bookstore that sells great books for 80% off the cover price. Over the summer, I was there every weekend, and could buy a giant bag of books for under $20. It'll take me forever to read them all. So when I travel, I bring books that I'm not currently reading, and one or two staple books, to keep things exciting. And I always have two different books in my purse in case I ever have to wait somewhere for a long time.

[prshorty329]

nop, different ppl do very dif things on vacation, some do sports, others adventure and yeah some go on relaxing vacations, but everyone has their tastes.

[kyead2]

electrogeek77

im with you i read at least a book a day but then i play on my nintendo wii once a day as well

[kimistirednow]

1:13

he's awefully pationate about his books....

[felixcruzazul]

i guss thats y ur name is elecro geek

[poopdeloop11]

How to Choose a Great Poop Read

[electrogeek77]

THEN WHY DO IT?!?

[electrogeek77]

I didn't know that ignorance was so hip. I'll take books over video games any day.

[electrogeek77]

Isn't relaxation the ultimate "vacation thing"?