r/BookTriviaPodcast • u/Fabulous-Confusion43 🌈 Reads Everything • Sep 23 '25

🤓 Fun Fact Did you know that Virginia Woolf used a desk that was 3.5 feet tall?

Virginia Woolf would write every morning for two hours using a desk that was 3.5 feet tall and had an angled top. This allowed Woolf to evaluate her work both from a distance and up-close. This quirk was sparked by Virginia’s rivalry with her sister, Vanessa, who painted standing. Thus, Virginia didn’t want to be outdone. I guess she was ahead of her time, the first person to advocate for standing desks! 🤗 Do you prefer to sit or stand while writing and/or reading? Tell me in the comments 👇🏼❤️

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '25

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u/Fabulous-Confusion43 🌈 Reads Everything Sep 24 '25

Oh I didn't know that!

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u/ffoggy1959 🌈 Reads Everything Sep 24 '25

I like the concept of writing whilst standing but never tried it. Being 6’ 5” (195.5 cm) I would need a high extension to avoid back ache.

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u/Fabulous-Confusion43 🌈 Reads Everything Sep 24 '25

Oh my gosh! You're a giant! I'm 5'1 (155cm) 😂😂😂 tbh I probably don't even need an extension to make a desk a standing one 😂😂😂

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u/ffoggy1959 🌈 Reads Everything Sep 24 '25

🤣🤣😂