As someone who reads at least two books a month, people are often shocked to hear that I almost never do any of my reading while in my apartment. There are a few reasons for this - but the biggest one is probably that I'm almost never home, and when I am, I like to just sit down and do...nothing. Which, to me, means re-binging a sitcom I've already seen at least five times, so my brain can shut down. In order to keep reading though, I tend to read a lot of ebooks, or else carry around a book at all times. When doing so, here are some of the most common places you can spot me reading:

1. Outside

I've written articles on how to embrace Chicago's warmer weather in inexpensive ways, but nothing is cheaper than grabbing a book and going to the closest beach or park. Hours can easily go by in this way, and as I've mentioned, Chicago has plenty of "take a book, leave a book" boxes, which then helps me replenish my library when I inevitably finish my current book.

2. Coffee shops

During colder months, I can often be seen at a coffee shop with a warm beverage and a book. I often show up for things early, and during that time - especially when it's cold outside - I find the nearest coffee shop and read away. There has recently been a rise in "book bars" and while I'm waiting for Chicago to catch up, I'll be at Starbucks.

3. CTA

Even though sometimes the train is so crowded that even holding a book or turning a page may be a challenge, when I'm able to get a seat to myself, rides and reading progress go by much quicker as I'm able to read at least 50 pages per commute. I find that incorporating reading into my daily schedule helps me stay the most on track with my reading goals. For example, I inevitably have to commute, so I may as well get some reading done on the way.