When all is said and done, there are very few material things I could live without. One of those things would be books. I love books.
As a child, my mom spoiled me with frequent and abundant orders from our school's Scholastic Book Club. Saturday mornings were spent with my parents and sister at the public library. In the 4th grade I sometimes helped our school librarian put away books during lunch or recess. It was a volunteer role I had created and I was rewarded by being allowed to check out more books than my classmates.
As a college student I spent most of my allowance on books (and CDs and food, of course). My dream part-time job was at a bookstore (which I never did get).
Now as an adult, I have digital books at my fingertips. Or at least on my Kindle. It is a fine time to be living for book lovers!
I have spied with Harriet, whitewashed a fence with Tom, and solved mysteries with Nancy. I walked dark English corridors by candlelight with Jane, was proud alongside Elizabeth, and became fascinated by Boo Radley just as Jem and Scout were.
I may never visit Forks, WA or stay at Gryffindor House, but there's plenty of other adventures left for me. And for that I am thankful for books.
xoxo,
-m.
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