I've not been a massive reader of books over the years although have found a few series and stand-alone books I liked enough to get through. Becoming what I'd call an, avid reader, has been a something that's only occurred in the last couple of years and my lovely man is the reason, the influence.
He's a man of action, an outdoorsman, and usually has so much to occupy him in that regard but he is a voracious reader as well and there's never a time he's not working through some book or another; he somehow manages to find the time and is a very fast reader so churns through a book usually weekly. I read much more slowly but, these days, no less enthusiastically.
Going to the bookshop is an event for me and I love the process of finding my next book; it's so enjoyable to read about each one, find the authors I love or take a risk on something that might not have been on my radar previously.
My local bookstore has a small cafe in it so I usually select and buy my book then start it right there and then, mostly with tea or coffee and a cupcake as well, and that time has become a valuable moment away from my general life for me, a welcome and almost luxurious break. I started doing this a little while ago and like most things we do repeatedly it's become a habit and a very valued moment which I protect fiercely.
I had just such a moment most recently on Saturday past, and am quite excited about the book I chose which is nice because on occasions I've chosen poorly.
The book itself is about relationships and how they impact upon and shape the journey our lives take and even though I'm only just getting into the first part of it I'm enjoying the writing style and story of the author who I've not read previously. I think I got my selection right this time.
I read a lot, thrillers mostly. I buy several at a time so I always have a pile waiting, though my memory is so bad these days I could probably read the same one over and over without noticing:)
I did that once, bought several books all at once; they were cheap (a second hand shop) and I enjoyed them all but the experience wasn't as fun. I enjoy that book buying expedition too much I guess.
Your memory comment made me laugh.
You memory comment made me laugh.
I said it twice as I thought you'd have forgotten the first one by the time you got to the second.
Becca 🌷
I have also often failed in my choice of books, I used to read a lot, now I read a lot, but it's work related or unusual reading, not about novels and stuff like that. I'm glad you found the right book and you like it, that will make the reading more bearable.
Hugs Becca.💗
This made me laugh.
Do you miss reading for enjoyment? I would if the only reading I did was work related.
Becca 🌷
Now that I read it... it makes me laugh too hahaha, I read a lot but not for relaxation or entertainment. And if I miss reading, for example mystery, it's the one I like the most.💗
Wow
This is great, I often taken negative decision back then but when growyt came up I took responsibility over every of my decision. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it.
Becca 🌷