Originally published on lavkesh.com
I still remember the small reading room in my childhood home in Orai, where I spent most of my afternoons poring over books from the local library. The room was simple, with a single wooden desk, a chair, and a bookshelf that seemed to stretch up to the ceiling. But it was in this room that I developed a love for reading, and it has stayed with me to this day.
As I grew older and moved to different cities, I began to appreciate the importance of having a dedicated reading space. In Hyderabad, where I studied for my master's degree, I would often visit the university library, which had a quiet reading room that was perfect for focusing on my studies. The library was a short walk from my hostel, and I would spend hours there, reading and taking notes.
When I moved to the United States and settled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I was surprised to find that many homes did not have a dedicated reading space. Instead, people would often read in their living rooms or bedrooms, with the TV or other distractions nearby. I found it difficult to adjust to this, and I began to realize just how much I missed having a quiet, dedicated space to read.
I eventually set up a reading room in my own home, and it has made a huge difference in my reading habits. The room is small, with a comfortable chair, a floor lamp, and a bookshelf filled with my favorite books. I try to spend at least an hour or two in the reading room every day, reading and taking notes.
