preferred conditions

• winter or cool weather
• a warm comfy blanky
• snuggled up on the couch or in bed
• cat on my lap
• a cushion to cradle the book
• a pot of tea within easy reach
• a plate of biscuits or snacks

optimal conditions - because most of the above would just send me straight to nap town

• sitting up straight
• light blanket but not too hot
• slightly cool room
• OR sitting outside on the ground in the shade
• a cushion to cradle the book
• tea is great but probably not snacks because they can be distracting and/or get the book dirty.
• not background music or ambience because I'd always be thinking in the back of my mind about whether it's appropriate, when it's going to end, what's coming up next in the playlist, etc.