When she read a book, she would do the thing properly – immersed and in it for the long haul. She would respond with an “mmm” or “hmm” if spoken to, but not actually take any of the words in unless you got something between her and the page. If she was interrupted – work, or chores, or, god forbid, sleep – she would, however reluctantly, put the book down and go about her business, but the second her brain and at least one eye was free she would pick it up again. While brushing teeth or eating breakfast, in a train or in the bathroom, her attention would be consumed until those last words – “The End”.