I've been reading the dune series too and while the first book was amazing and the second was good, they get worse fast after that in my opinion

Almost at the end of the 4th in the series. While I'm in complete agreement that none of them (so far) can hold a candle to the first - the 2nd was the worst for me. The series does seem to be getting stranger and stranger too.

I’m trying hard to establish this habit as well. I got an e reader so I can read in the dark (lights bother my SO when she’s falling asleep). I confirm that reading technical books before bed puts me straight to sleep. And most e readers can sync with a smart phone so you can continue reading instead of browsing HN during a lunch break :)

So what’s the point of a “reading habit” in the abstract- what are you hoping to gain?

I sometimes regret my habit of reading before bed. I think I’ve conditioned myself so anytime I start reading I start feeling sleepy.

had same, avoid reading in bed if you can