In a recent YouTube Short, author Alex Ashay shared a contrasting preference for summer reading: while many enjoy lounging by the pool or a lake with a book, Ashay would rather be immersed in the water itself.
"Do you like to read by the pool or any other body of water? Cuz I don't. I want to be IN the water."
The short video, which garnered 686 views within 13 hours, resonates with those who find the water more tempting than the page. Ashay's playful take challenges the common leisure scene of poolside reading, suggesting that for some, the ultimate relaxation is floating—not flipping pages.
The clip has sparked conversation among viewers, with many sharing their own preferences for aquatic activities over reading near water.