I remember some of the first books I read as a child. I must have been six or seven, when I got two books of the pop-up variety – one was Cinderella and the other was Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.
Each time I turned a page, magical things happened. I still remember a page from the Cinderella book, which showed Cinderella sitting by the fireplace, looking pensive. On that page there was a broom that popped out, and three small kitchen jars that popped out.
I must have read those books a zillion times. Then started the love for comics, devouring every neatly drawn frame, enjoying the dialogues, more magic.
And then, suddenly my sister thrust an Enid Blyton into my hand and said, “Read this.”
It was the first book of the Secret Seven series. I was initially reluctant to read a book that had no pictures. But my sister sold it to me!
I had taken an important step in my reading journey. Now, I could read words and imagine the scenes in my mind. This was a whole new experience. I gobbled up the entire collection of Blyton books.
‘Twas time to graduate to a new author, but again there was reluctance to move from my comfort zone. My sister was my role model, soon I was trying new books and new authors and new genres.
The years have flown by but my love affair with books continues to this very day. I love their titles, their smell, the many genres, the plots, the stories.
What’s your bookworm journey like? Would love to know.
My book journey… http://kgsprakash.blogspot.in/2009/02/books-that-influenced-my-life.html
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Loved your post Sastha. Thanks for sharing your journey
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Thank you, Nimmi! I wrote that a long time back… 🙂
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Oh gosh, I barely remember what got me from here to there but I do try to always make sure my daughter is reading at a level slightly out of her comfort zone. It’s easy for her not to.
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That’s nice Marissa. What do you like to read?
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Mostly novels.
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You?
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I have always loved to read. I used to read non fiction for quite awhile but for the past several years I’ve preferred fiction, specifically “chick lit”. I especially love series that are about small towns and it’s inhabitents, letting you spend more time with the characters, more than just in one book. I’ve been missing having family, community, close friends, so these kind of books are nurturing.
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Yes Katelon, reading is one of the greatest joys.
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My love of books started with my first library card. 💖
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That’s so sweet. Those lovely cozy libraries…what more could one ask for?
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That smell! It’s intoxicating. It’s like fresh rain on slate.
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Totally agree…the smell is divine
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Hello, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate all your visits and comments and I will always try to return the favor and visit your blog.
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Mysteries! I’m a real sucker for a well written twisty murder mystery. And is has to be a in-the-hand book, no digital stuff for this girl! Absolutely love the smell of a good book store. 🙂
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Yes mine does too 🙂 My grandfather used to live with us, he used to read aloud from Ramayana, Mahabharata and so much more. Love for books started then and I cannot imagine life without books:) I read one very good book recently, The unlikely pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.
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Lovely…thank you for sharing. Will.check out this book top 😆
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