Thing 7
Thing 7 is books:
When I was a kid I remember that I hated when my mom read books. She would lose herself in them and it was hard to get her attention. I remember that I felt ignored and could not wait until she was done with the book, only to be disappointed when she picked up another one. So I know exactly how my own children feel when they see me reading!
Now that I'm older I appreciate the example my mom was in regards to reading. She loved it and introduced me to it early and often. I too can lose myself in a book like nothing else. If the book is good, I mean REAL good, I can ignore anyone, stay up til all hours in the morning, and think of nothing but the book. The worst it has ever gotten was with the Twilight series. I started reading them after the series was already written so I read all 4 book in about a 5 day period, seriously I was obsessed!
I do have to state however that I'm not a reader that loves the classics, or is in it for the literary content, I want to be entertained. I want to forget about my life (not that it's bad) and dive into a fantasy world that is nothing like my own life. (maybe that's why I like General Hospital so much!!) I don't want any self helps, or non-fiction (maybe occasionally), I want fantasy, mystery, romance (not trashy romance but a good love story).
My favorite genre is mystery, I have an author that I follow her name is Sue Grafton and she is awesome. I wait not so patiently for her to write her series. They only come out about once every 2 years so it's a loooong wait. Right now I'm reading The Hunger Games, and I can't put it down!
The problem I have with books is I can't remember them after I've read them. I tend to forget the plots, characters etc the second the book is over. I started an account over at Good Reads just so I could keep track of the books I've read and write a little review so I don't reread books. I do the same thing with movies.
Anyhoo I heart books and hope that I can share that love with my kids. If you know K you know she already shares my love.
When I was a kid I remember that I hated when my mom read books. She would lose herself in them and it was hard to get her attention. I remember that I felt ignored and could not wait until she was done with the book, only to be disappointed when she picked up another one. So I know exactly how my own children feel when they see me reading!
Now that I'm older I appreciate the example my mom was in regards to reading. She loved it and introduced me to it early and often. I too can lose myself in a book like nothing else. If the book is good, I mean REAL good, I can ignore anyone, stay up til all hours in the morning, and think of nothing but the book. The worst it has ever gotten was with the Twilight series. I started reading them after the series was already written so I read all 4 book in about a 5 day period, seriously I was obsessed!
I do have to state however that I'm not a reader that loves the classics, or is in it for the literary content, I want to be entertained. I want to forget about my life (not that it's bad) and dive into a fantasy world that is nothing like my own life. (maybe that's why I like General Hospital so much!!) I don't want any self helps, or non-fiction (maybe occasionally), I want fantasy, mystery, romance (not trashy romance but a good love story).
My favorite genre is mystery, I have an author that I follow her name is Sue Grafton and she is awesome. I wait not so patiently for her to write her series. They only come out about once every 2 years so it's a loooong wait. Right now I'm reading The Hunger Games, and I can't put it down!
The problem I have with books is I can't remember them after I've read them. I tend to forget the plots, characters etc the second the book is over. I started an account over at Good Reads just so I could keep track of the books I've read and write a little review so I don't reread books. I do the same thing with movies.
Anyhoo I heart books and hope that I can share that love with my kids. If you know K you know she already shares my love.
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BTW- When I finished "Hunger Games", I told Bry he should read it. He asked me about it last night. I don't know if he really wanted to start it, or if he bored & teasing me. Oh well, he who speaks up last, gets left behind. Enjoy!
I too forget what I read . . . dang!