The Lost Art of Reading
Today the weather outside is the kind I used to look forward to as a child. A wet, rainy, and cold fall day. On days like this, I used to bundle up, grab my banana seat bike and head out to the local library. With huge anticipation, I would dream of finding a handful of cozy chapter books to snuggle up with for the afternoon, while enjoying the steady beat of the drizzling rain outside my window.I fear I have lost the art of reading. Not all reading, just a good solid novel. I still read a good deal of apologetics type books, the Food and Wine magazine, or National Geographic, but for years I have missed that old anticipation of a day like today, an hour of quiet in the house, and a page turning novel. Now my trips to the library revolve around two kids, a huge basket of children's books, and an equally huge library fine to match. I'm still just as giddy as the children are when we come home with a basketful of children's books looking forward to an hour of reading at least 8 books in one sitting...but, my anticipation revolves around their anticipation and excitement.
Today...I really would love to dig into a good book. Any knock out recommendations?
Mama Knucker Hatch @ 2:30 PM
2 Comments:
Two books that I have enjoyed are Folly by Laurie R King and The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. The second might be hard with two small children. The first is an easier read. If your looking for something thats easy to pick up after a week of not being able to read I would say anything by Gladys Taber, Sunlight on the Lawn by Beverley Nichols or Penny by Hal Borland. These were writers from the 40's through the 70's? or so and have written delightful books. Their books are perfect if you have an hour free on a rainy day.
Thanks Jar!
I will definitely look into those. As soon as November passes I'm eager to at least squeeze one book into my schedule before the winter.
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