I have always loved reading, some of my best childhood memories are of going to the local public library and roaming the rows and rows of books in the children's section. There was a stationary reading carousel in the children's section with wood cutouts of cute story book animals attached to each reading station. I loved to sit there for hours and look at huge stacks of picture books. Fortunately that carousel was still there when my daughter was little and I got to relive all those wonderful memories over again with her.
Reading lets you escape your own life for a little while, transporting you back in time (I am partial to the early 1900's-1950's) or you can travel to a different country without all the stress of actually planning a trips. Books are a great way to learn new things without the pressure of a schedule to keep or homework, unless you want it. Learn at your own pace and go back and reread things as many times as you need to until you have it down.
In our family the continued debate is books vs. e-readers. My husband has an ipad and he bought me a Kindle Fire for Valentine's Day. I do love the feel of a book in my hands, but after being on our cruise last week, the convenience of having all my books for the trip in one slim, space saving device was extremely nice.
I still love to go to the public library and explore the rows and rows of hardcover novels in the fiction section. Whether choosing to get transported to the Netherlands in the 1700's or the Island of Nantucket in the 2000's, nothing can ever replace that experience.
My husband and I are big readers too and have been on the fence about the Kindle due to what you mentioned - the love for holding a book in your hands. My husband has JUST decided that he is ready to try it out, however, and after reading your post, I think I'll get him one for his birthday. Glad you are enjoying the Kindle!
ReplyDeleteI love the library and holding a book in my hands. In fact, I stopped in yesterday to pick up one item and couldn't resist browsing the shelves FOR AN HOUR! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good interpretation of "Hunger"! It's always nice to learn something new :)
ReplyDeleteI had a Kindle 1 and just updated to a Kindle Fire. I LOVE my kindle. Great interpretation of hunger,
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I LOVED the library since I was a little girl. I love it so much I got my degree in school library media, and became a media specialist (fancy word for librarian, LOL)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you--I love reading and going to the library is one of my favorite things to do. I have the kindle app and enjoy it, but nothing can ever take the place of a real book in my opinion. Great photo & post!!
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