How do I explain my love of books? I will start by saying that a book should always be hardcover. I am not talking about trivia, humor, or travel, simply any book that you are going to curl up with should be hardcover, it is the idea and the romance of the novel that has instilled this trait. Any book I am going to keep for all time must be hardcover all paperbacks are for a quick read and a pass along. I love the book smell and it is magnified by hundred when you enter any book chain as I did this weekend. A book store to me is like the best clothing store, except I don’t have to squeeze into something and torture myself with mirrors. I have never sat on a couch in a bookstore but I have flipped and read a few pages while standing in the aisle. I do not really understand the couch and cafe aspect but I did indulge in a coffee as I was heading out with my purchase. When I read I prefer it to be absolutely silent so I can forget everything and let my imagination run wild, how awkward in a busy store with bystanders. I will say that coffee and books produces a fantastic aroma. I can purchase books anywhere, an out of the way store, a mega chain or online, especially online. When my order arrives I like to view the cover, check the print size and smell the book. The smell may be hard to understand but think, fresh bread, pies in the oven, coffee brewing and a new book, for a first read, waiting to be discovered. I do not lend out books to just anyone, if you are a snacker or a page bender you are off my list of accepted borrowers, you mine as well slap my face the injury is the same. I have read many books through the years and believe if you are not a reader you have not found the correct book. I love language and believe mine has improved through the knowledge I have gained for simply enjoying my habit. Television is good for some mindless escape but a book is like a friend and you can never have to many.
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Twilight
My humble opinion -
This is how it started, I heard a rumble about the success of this series, I read some reviews and thought…maybe not for me. I kept thinking about it, after all I love Anne Rice and Harry Potter, basically I love to read. So I ordered the first book and decided to test the waters. The book was fantastic, did it change my life, no, but it was great fun to read and I feel slightly swept up in the excitment for everything Twilight. I was in a fog and let my husband feel neglected so I could finish the book. I am in my early thirties and at first was put off because highschool is mentioned and well I am not there anymore, hmmmm not for a while, but I remember highschool (for me it was fun most of the time) and luckily it is just the backdrop and not really that important to the story. Are we ever to old to not enjoy a good story of youth? I really hope not ever.
Three questions:
Who wouldn’t want to live forever, young and beautiful?
Who dosen’t love sexual tension and romance?
Who dosen’t love a good vampire story and Edward is really over 100 so highschool student, not really?
I have to work like a normal (boring) person so I read it in two days not straight through, I did however order the rest of the books in the series so I am now a fan. Will I rush out to see the movie? Maybe yes, maybe no, but I will watch it eventually. I prefer my imagination most of the time. To those critics that say Bella isn’t a good role model for young girls, get over it, I thought she was great and besides this is a story and for entertainment only.
So in the end….I liked it, well honestly…I loved it.
