Benefits of living where I do is that I get to experience the forest by night every night. It's interesting to hear how the forest changes from light to dusk to night. I love hearing the owls wake up, and sometimes when we're lucky seeing them as well. It's a completely different world and it used to scare me to be out at night but now I've come to realise it's quite magical. Thanks for all the booktips!
I was actually thinking about you when I started my post by posing those questions, thinking you might probably answer them veeeery differently than I would, haha! It's absolutely amazing how and where you live, so close to nature and experiencing first-hand what I - for now - mostly just read about. So great!
There is a car park near where I live which is perfect for stargazing, but unfortunately it's closed at night now which means I hardly go there now sadly!
Great topic. I rarely go out walking at night but when I do, it really does feel like a different world.
Thanks for reading, Hayley! It's a pity that this opportunity for stargazing no longer exists, but it's great that you live in an area where you can apparently still see lots of stars. 🌠
Yes it's not too bad, the milky way can be visible here. We do have a few dark sky reserves, although the one time I went to one overnight it was cloudy and rained 🤣
I'd love to learn and know more of the constellations. And also find it fascinating to think eventually the stars will disappear. We really are in the golden age.
Yes it's not too bad, the milky way can be visible here. We do have a few dark sky reserves, although the one time I went to one overnight it was cloudy and rained 🤣
I'd love to learn and know more of the constellations. And also find it fascinating to think eventually the stars will disappear. We really are in the golden age.
This is such an interesting topic. Thanks for sharing. It made me realise how little time I actively spend in the darkness outside. It's been a while since I've last seen the Milky Way.
Pellworm is an excellent place for stargazing. I have captured photos of the Milky Way there before. There is not much light pollution out there.
Fascinating topic, and all the books sound great (I also love the cover of the Lewis-Stempel book)! I think just being out at night is a way we can turn areas we know well, and that might even seem "boring" to us during the day, into adventurous places!
"Night" is one of the topics I've been wondering about for my monthly themes as well (so thank you for providing a full book list, haha!)! But I'll probably wait for a few months, for now I need to focus on the spring sunshine after a long dark winter... You did remind me that I wanted to learn some of the constellations though; I think it's so cool to recognize them, and I only know three so far.
Oh, great, I'm looking forward to your take on "night" then! 😀 Makes sense to plan this theme for the darker months. My brain doesn't work like this though. When it's interested in something, it wants to explore it right here right now. 😂 That's why I also don't read books according to the seasons like apparently many other people do. I wouldn't want to limit my brain in this way. 😄 So many interesting themes and books and so little time! 📚 You're very welcome for the book list, haha! It's a fascinating topic indeed and the more I got into it, the more fascinating it became. I think you're right about how the night can change places we know well into something else entirely. It can be so easy to go on an adventure! Wishing you a place with a dark sky to learn more of the constellations! 🌌
No, please don't limit your brain, I enjoy reading what happens when you let it do what it wishes :D I do tend to read seasonally (or a bit ahead of the seasons when I look forward to the next one...), but everyone's brain is different!
I really like being out in the night in summer when it's warm enough to just sit around for some time without getting cold, so "night" isn't just a theme for the darker months anyway. On a good night I can see quite a lot of stars even from my balcony, as I live more or less in the countryside, but I still need to find the place with the least light pollution in my area!
Thanks, what a lovely compliment! Happy to oblige. 😄
I can understand the benefits of reading seasonally, although I came across this concept just last summer on YouTube (of all places). Before it has never occured to me that you could or would want to match your reads according to the seasons. Maybe it's because I've always read fast and diverse. Or because I was kind of disconnected from nature and my surroundings. Or because I have a very vivid imagination and wouldn't need the connection to real life? Or because I wanted to be transported to other times and places? Who knows? 😄 But when I read the book “October, October” by coincidence in October or read the wonderful “A Winter Dictionary” by Paul Anthony Jones in November when we had the first snow, it kind of enhanced the reading delight. I'm really interested: What do you love about it? Why do you tend to read seasonally?
These mild summer nights are beautiful, that's true! So good that you can see many stars from your balcony!
It's so interesting to think about different reading habits! Hmm, based on what you write, I am wondering whether it comes down to why we read in general??
I often pick books to reflect some current theme in my life - in a practical sense (e.g. when I'm travelling to the seaside, I want to learn about the sea) but also in a more "atmospheric" sense. E.g., when I am enjoying the summer and peaceful times by the lake, I want to read books with a relaxed atmosphere, about water, happy childhood, or lush nature; and when I think about my path in life a lot, I want to read books about women who go their own way... Because of this, I automatically tend to pick books that match the season even though I'm not deliberate about it.
I think reading this way helps me connect with nature and explore my own feelings. It's also not as limiting as it might sound because there are so many connections between topics that I usually feel drawn to a diverse range of books anyway. But I do think it's *somewhat* limiting, and I'd like to read more like you at least sometimes! I feel that you might learn more about different life experiences, historical periods, or similar, which can give a broader perspective on life.
I think part of the reason I read like this is that my brain tries to limit the number of themes I engage with, because it is kind of strained because of work. I would e.g. like to learn more about history, but most days I can almost hear my brain say "NO, NOT ANOTHER TOPIC". When I am on a longer holiday I actually start reading more like you - I get interested in something (sometimes seemingly random) and read about it, even about history! One more reason not to overwork myself, I guess...
This is so very interesting! Thank you for your long reply! I think, you are right, it comes down to why we read in general. It absolutely makes sense to me how you describe and explain your approach, although mine is different. I can also understand that your brain puts a stop to EVEN MORE topics when you are already strained because of work. It's only so much you can process at the time.
I'm not sure how you do it, but it seems that you have once again inspired me to take a closer look at a topic and write a post about it! 😄😇
What a beautiful topic to read around! Since we live lakeside, it’s so interesting to hear how the sounds change once the sun goes down and light turns into nightscape.
Benefits of living where I do is that I get to experience the forest by night every night. It's interesting to hear how the forest changes from light to dusk to night. I love hearing the owls wake up, and sometimes when we're lucky seeing them as well. It's a completely different world and it used to scare me to be out at night but now I've come to realise it's quite magical. Thanks for all the booktips!
I was actually thinking about you when I started my post by posing those questions, thinking you might probably answer them veeeery differently than I would, haha! It's absolutely amazing how and where you live, so close to nature and experiencing first-hand what I - for now - mostly just read about. So great!
Yeah I definitely wasn't always like this, we've been very lucky with this spot!
Lucky maybe, but you also had the courage to go for it and it has been quite a change! Inspiring and encouraging! 🌿😀
There is a car park near where I live which is perfect for stargazing, but unfortunately it's closed at night now which means I hardly go there now sadly!
Great topic. I rarely go out walking at night but when I do, it really does feel like a different world.
Thanks for reading, Hayley! It's a pity that this opportunity for stargazing no longer exists, but it's great that you live in an area where you can apparently still see lots of stars. 🌠
Yes it's not too bad, the milky way can be visible here. We do have a few dark sky reserves, although the one time I went to one overnight it was cloudy and rained 🤣
I'd love to learn and know more of the constellations. And also find it fascinating to think eventually the stars will disappear. We really are in the golden age.
Yes it's not too bad, the milky way can be visible here. We do have a few dark sky reserves, although the one time I went to one overnight it was cloudy and rained 🤣
I'd love to learn and know more of the constellations. And also find it fascinating to think eventually the stars will disappear. We really are in the golden age.
This is such an interesting topic. Thanks for sharing. It made me realise how little time I actively spend in the darkness outside. It's been a while since I've last seen the Milky Way.
Pellworm is an excellent place for stargazing. I have captured photos of the Milky Way there before. There is not much light pollution out there.
Thank you, Alex, so glad you enjoyed it!
I actually thought about you when I read up on Pellworm and wondered if you would agree on the island being a good place for stargazing. :)
Fascinating topic, and all the books sound great (I also love the cover of the Lewis-Stempel book)! I think just being out at night is a way we can turn areas we know well, and that might even seem "boring" to us during the day, into adventurous places!
"Night" is one of the topics I've been wondering about for my monthly themes as well (so thank you for providing a full book list, haha!)! But I'll probably wait for a few months, for now I need to focus on the spring sunshine after a long dark winter... You did remind me that I wanted to learn some of the constellations though; I think it's so cool to recognize them, and I only know three so far.
I hope you'll see a lot of owls!
Oh, great, I'm looking forward to your take on "night" then! 😀 Makes sense to plan this theme for the darker months. My brain doesn't work like this though. When it's interested in something, it wants to explore it right here right now. 😂 That's why I also don't read books according to the seasons like apparently many other people do. I wouldn't want to limit my brain in this way. 😄 So many interesting themes and books and so little time! 📚 You're very welcome for the book list, haha! It's a fascinating topic indeed and the more I got into it, the more fascinating it became. I think you're right about how the night can change places we know well into something else entirely. It can be so easy to go on an adventure! Wishing you a place with a dark sky to learn more of the constellations! 🌌
No, please don't limit your brain, I enjoy reading what happens when you let it do what it wishes :D I do tend to read seasonally (or a bit ahead of the seasons when I look forward to the next one...), but everyone's brain is different!
I really like being out in the night in summer when it's warm enough to just sit around for some time without getting cold, so "night" isn't just a theme for the darker months anyway. On a good night I can see quite a lot of stars even from my balcony, as I live more or less in the countryside, but I still need to find the place with the least light pollution in my area!
Thanks, what a lovely compliment! Happy to oblige. 😄
I can understand the benefits of reading seasonally, although I came across this concept just last summer on YouTube (of all places). Before it has never occured to me that you could or would want to match your reads according to the seasons. Maybe it's because I've always read fast and diverse. Or because I was kind of disconnected from nature and my surroundings. Or because I have a very vivid imagination and wouldn't need the connection to real life? Or because I wanted to be transported to other times and places? Who knows? 😄 But when I read the book “October, October” by coincidence in October or read the wonderful “A Winter Dictionary” by Paul Anthony Jones in November when we had the first snow, it kind of enhanced the reading delight. I'm really interested: What do you love about it? Why do you tend to read seasonally?
These mild summer nights are beautiful, that's true! So good that you can see many stars from your balcony!
It's so interesting to think about different reading habits! Hmm, based on what you write, I am wondering whether it comes down to why we read in general??
I often pick books to reflect some current theme in my life - in a practical sense (e.g. when I'm travelling to the seaside, I want to learn about the sea) but also in a more "atmospheric" sense. E.g., when I am enjoying the summer and peaceful times by the lake, I want to read books with a relaxed atmosphere, about water, happy childhood, or lush nature; and when I think about my path in life a lot, I want to read books about women who go their own way... Because of this, I automatically tend to pick books that match the season even though I'm not deliberate about it.
I think reading this way helps me connect with nature and explore my own feelings. It's also not as limiting as it might sound because there are so many connections between topics that I usually feel drawn to a diverse range of books anyway. But I do think it's *somewhat* limiting, and I'd like to read more like you at least sometimes! I feel that you might learn more about different life experiences, historical periods, or similar, which can give a broader perspective on life.
I think part of the reason I read like this is that my brain tries to limit the number of themes I engage with, because it is kind of strained because of work. I would e.g. like to learn more about history, but most days I can almost hear my brain say "NO, NOT ANOTHER TOPIC". When I am on a longer holiday I actually start reading more like you - I get interested in something (sometimes seemingly random) and read about it, even about history! One more reason not to overwork myself, I guess...
This is so very interesting! Thank you for your long reply! I think, you are right, it comes down to why we read in general. It absolutely makes sense to me how you describe and explain your approach, although mine is different. I can also understand that your brain puts a stop to EVEN MORE topics when you are already strained because of work. It's only so much you can process at the time.
I'm not sure how you do it, but it seems that you have once again inspired me to take a closer look at a topic and write a post about it! 😄😇
What a beautiful topic to read around! Since we live lakeside, it’s so interesting to hear how the sounds change once the sun goes down and light turns into nightscape.
That sounds beautiful! Living close to nature lets you notice the changes and rhythms of day and night, the weather, the seasons so much more. :)
Some great books here - you’ve given me lots of inspiration! Dark Skies by Tiffany Francis-Baker is also worth a read.
Thank you, I'm glad!
Oh, that book sounds lovely! Thanks for the recommendation.
Such a nice idea, to read some books around a certain theme, I love it! And also some interesting reads. 💙
Thank you, I'm glad you like it! 🩷 Sometimes a theme finds me and I love to delve deep into it. It's such a joy! 📚😊
Yes, I can imagine! Sometimes I wished a day had more hours... 😊