I felt it was appropriate to start this blog with a commentary on books.
I LOVE BOOKS.
I love the way they feel
I love the colorful covers
I love the words inside
I love the places they take me too
I mention all of this, because I am in the process of trying to whiddle down the large wall of books in my living room. This is a painful and tortuous experience for me, even though the books will go to the library. How to decide what to keep and what to give away?
The purchase of an eBook reader this year ( I have the NOOK) has made it easier for me to carry large quantities of books for the joy of reading, but it lacks the tactile pleasure of paper. (I will say I do read faster on the NOOK - go figure)
As a kid, I remember the joy of going to the library to borrow books, having my own library card. Summer Book club, winning scratch and sniff stickers - dating myself or sure.
Then there are all the books I LOVE that I will read over and over again.
Let's just say, that when it comes to purging my life of books in my collection I have an almost visceral reaction - and just keep reminding myself that I purging means I am not turning into a hoarder.
