I can’t imagine a life without reading or books. I can’t pass a bookstore without going in and my favorite way to spend an afternoon is in Steven’s (Raleigh, NC)used bookstore. I am curious about the books others read as well.
I sometimes use a magnifying glass to get a closer look at the bookcases pictured in magazines.
It bothers me to go in a house where there are no books. The house and its owners seem somehow bereft.
I have turned into an audiobook person.
It is unfortnate, because I desperately miss reading. Reading engrosses me like few other things, but I just cannot read anymore.
I used to go on a week vacation and take 10 books with me. Now, my eyes kill me after reading for 15 minutes. I had expensive bifocals made, but I think it was a pricey error. I should have spent money and had some quality reading glasses made. I am so nearsighted store bought ones don’t work.
On the other hand, audiobooks have made my commute to and from work...fun.
LOL!
I thought I was the only one that did that. ;-) Too funny.
I read a lot (usually average a few books a week), and where books are concerned, it's more fiction than not. Currently reading C.S. Lewis' Perelandra. I love his writing...
I left my stuff - including my book collection - with my husband the summer before we got married. One of hid friends told me that he (the friend) was unsure what I’d be like - until he came over and saw the bookshelves I’d left and realized he was going to get along fine with me.
That’s what a person’s collection should do, as well as providing hours of enjoyment. It should tell people who you are without you having to open your mouth.
I devour books whole... gulp them down in massive batches. Our house is full to bursting of books and I want more...