A to Z Blogging Challenge
B is for Books
Oh, books. How do I love thee? Let me count the pages...
I've loved books since I was little. I remember going to the library as a very small child and picking out books to take home. I absolutely loved to read. I read all of the time. That hasn't stopped as I've gotten older. Many of the books I read when I was little are still favorites that are on my bookshelf.
I read all sorts of books. Throw a genre at me and I'll rattle off a list of books I've read. My dad would listen to Tom Clancy books on tape when I was little. Consequently, I love Tom Clancy. We own most of his novels. I love the suspense, the intrigue, the elaborate plot building, the adventure. That (I think) shows up in my writing. Another "non-girly" book series I read is the Dirk Pitt series by Clive Cussler. I know, I'm not like most girls!! :) And that's okay. I like to read books that my husband enjoys as well. We read many of the same books and talk about them ad nauseum.
I read lots of contemporary YA books as well. Most are from recommendations from friends and book bloggers. If there was a fire in my house, I'd be SO SO sad because I'd lose hundreds of books.
I love books! :)
Next up: "C is for..."
I too love, love, love books...Those trips to the library always found me with 4 to 6 little treasures to take home. In the last two years I have leaned more on my electronic books so I can move about more easily. However, the smell of a bookstore or thrift store reminds me of childhood and I wallow in it often. Thank you for sharing. Visiting form the A-Z Challenge
ReplyDeleteIt was hard thinning down my books last time I moved... but if I lost the rest in a fire I'd be really distraught! Let's cross our fingers for no fires.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful site. I love your photos! They're gorgeous.
As a children's writer myself, I love, love, love books! My house is overflowing with books. I give away books all the time. But then I just buy or write MORE. Go figure...
Happy writing!
Suzanne Lieurance
http://www.suzannelieurance.com
I love books. I love to hold them and smell them and love to read them. No ebooks or digital books for me. I blog for books but I won't blog an ebook. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGregg Metcalf
I wrote about books as well. I had a love affair with them since i was about 7 years old, and can not imagine life without them. It's the simple pleasures for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love books too! They appeal to all of the senses. Books smell so good too, especially the old ones from a second-hand store that have that antique smell. I can't wait until the summer when I will finally have the time to read more. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the rest of your A to Z Challenge posts!
Sarah @ The Writer's Experiment
Hello Melissa,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! I am also a fan of all kinds of books. I found you on the A to Z Challenge, and I will definitely be back to read more of your lovely writing!! Keep up the great work.
Stop over at my site too if you get a chance. :) I write humor stuff (or sometimes serious stuff that people laugh at? Does that make it humor then?).
Best,
MOV
I love books, too. I wonder about houses in the future . . . will there no longer be any bookshelves with all those e-books? That makes me a little sad!
ReplyDeleteBooks...my favorite thing...or one of, anyway ;o)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your bookshelf! I recognize several on there that are one mine, btw! :oD