conv: I'm usually at my calmest and happiest when I'm sitting on my porch with a good book and a glass of wine. It's a lovely feeling to end the day with. For me_comma_ one of life's greatest pleasures is to be sitting on my porch with a good book and a glass of wine. What book do you enjoy reading? Lots of things. I like historical novels and legal dramas best. What about you? Does reading give you a sense of relaxation? No_comma_ actually I'm under a lot of stress right now and I'm in pretty dire straights financially. The only book i'm really reading at this time is the Bible. There's no finer book to help you in distressful times than the Bible. I hope it gives you a sense of peace to read it. So sorry to hear you're stressed out.