When so much of my day is spent staring at a screen, my nighttime reading feels not just like a sacred ritual, but a necessary moment of respite for my tired eyes and overstimulated brain. In fact, studies have shown that reading before bed not only helps you fall asleep faster, but it can actually help you stay asleep longer, too.
The only issue with this evening activity? It can be somewhat antisocial for those of us who share a bed with someone who isn't as quick to embrace a pre-sleep read. Because, despite how many carrots I desperately ate as a child, I still haven't quite figured out how to read in the dark, and keeping all the lights on while someone else is attempting to snooze right next to you seems like a sure-fire way to start a nightly argument.
