Are you concerned that eReaders will disturb your rest? [Details]?

Nope. My ereader is not backlit. And besides, this is the same as using a computer before bed, or watching a TV screen. The general concern is about anything that generates light disrupting one’s circadian rhythms, be they tablets, monitors, TV screens or light bulbs.

Nah, I read in bed on my laptop every night and nothing disrupts my sleep, I’m a good sleeper, short of having a bit too much wine or drinking too much water and having to get up to pee 7 times during the night. I’m like a toddler being potty trained have to cut off all liquids about 3 hours before bedtime. haha

If I read on the tablet, I use the black background with the white text – my eyes prefer that, as well as a very dim screen.

Doesn’t bother me. I can sleep well anytime.

I have a night time ritual that works well for me, an hour before I go to sleep, I turn off the TV, the computer, turn off all lights, other than a lamp, read a printed book, for an hour or maybe a bit more, then go to bed and usually sleep like a rock. I also try to have a routine bedtime.

Thanks all and happy reading!

Double points for print @prairierose

Personally, it makes little difference for me, especially the last couple of months. No matter what I do, my sleep (both quality and schedule) is erratic. Print, e-reader, or no reading at all makes no difference.

That said, your mileage may vary. For all I know, that actually is true for 99.8% of people, and I’m the oddball here.

I rarely read before bed, most of my reading is on my commute (public transport). I do stay on the computer until I go to bed but unless I’m ill, I sleep well and rarely feel tired during the day.

No, my e-reader screen looks just like paper. It is not lit. It will only keep me up if the book is very exciting!

My question was so full of holes.

Backlight :the same as surfing the internet on a computer monitor for 4 hours.

Someone wondered about the validity of 4 hours of reading before bed.

What were they reading, and who chose it? Textbook, new release or Shakespeare?

POKE HOLES, people. Probe all questions, don’t just knee-jerk answer. Question the QUESTION!