So many books, so little time...

I love to read! I have felt like reading the last few days. I used to read a book a day but I don't have time for that anymore. For one thing, every time I start reading I find myself falling asleep. It is not because the book is boring; I am not sure why this happens. Also, I think reading news and playing "The Sims" on the computer has taken up a lot of my free time. Well, that and having a husband and stepson. My husband said I used to read a book a day because I had no life. Gee thanks honey! I had a life then, I just made time for books. He is not a reader and neither is my stepson. I wish they had a passion for books like I do. I love the smell of a new book. I love the bookstore, but I am always overwhelmed when I go in one. So much to choose from! My husband and stepson dread it when I am in a bookstore or a place that has books. They know I will be in there forever.

 

I have a ton of books - some of them I have not read yet. We are going to build a built-in shelving unit in our living room for my collection of books. I am so excited - it will be like my very own library, hehe. I have all kinds of books - I like collecting them. My favorite books to collect are art books, books about flowers, and books on history and the classics. I want to read more of the classics but again, time is my enemy. A romance or mystery novel goes down much quicker and easier. I have read some of the classics but I have merely scratched the surface.

 

I love Jane Austen. I have read all of her major books. I am dying to read “Sense and Sensibility” again. I just saw the movie on PBS (which was wonderful BTW) so that is what brought all this on. I cannot find my copy of the book. I could read it online but I love to have the actual book in my hands. Ebooks are convenient but it is not the same as reading a real life book. Books are magical in my opinion. They give you the ability to travel back in time or become part of a story/experience you might not ever know yourself. Does everyone who loves to read and loves books feel this way? I think so.

 

Sometimes I think I should be a librarian. I don't think the job outlook for librarians is good. You have to have a masters degree too. It would be silly to get a masters in a career that is not growing. I do love books, and being around books though. Yes, I am a nerd!

 

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