I just took a few of those vacation related polls on Goodreads, asking about all aspects of reading on vacation!
What kind of books do you like to read? I had picked "books that bring out your inner Sherlock" but I was surprised to see that the vast majority of readers want to be "taken to another world altogether!"
But...But... Aren't you already in another world altogether while on vacation? Just saying...
Also another interesting finding from the results I saw from the poll about what format those books people bring on vacation come in. Now, I remember "the good old days" (pre-Kindle) when readers loaded up the beach bag with their battered old paperbacks and hardcovers from the library. Nowadays, though, it seems like people are, in equal amounts, bringing their paperbacks AND/OR their e-readers of choice. You have to admit, especially when traveling, the e-reader has to be more convenient.
Here's something else I discovered from the polls: more people read in bed while on vacation than at the pool or on the beach! I'm not sure why I'm surprised about this, but I just figure poolside reading seems more, well, vacation-like than reading in bed. I figure I can do that at home!
Well, with the variety of formats and devices available, there's definitely something for everyone and every situation. Enjoy your summer reading!