Calling all bookworms!
WHO KNEW?!
Contrary to what is often reported in the mainstream media, books are not dead. But they do have to contend for their existence against all other forms of media!
And, perhaps, it’s readers that are disappearing, not the books!
So…here’s some of my favorite images about my favorite pastime-reading! Let me know what yours is!
And, as I’m in the midst of downsizing from a three bedroom house to a two bedroom apartment, this next quote is particularly apt!
Folks are writing books faster than I can read them!
And there’s so much that even a good film has to leave out from the book!
Serious readers can read anywhere!
And in a more serious view, Carl Sagan’s quote is thought-provoking!
And, of course, there’s always my “OTHER” 
obsession-chocolate!
Do you have any favorite book sayings?
I’d love to hear from you!
So many books, so little time!
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Well I am just so shocked at the fact that 80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year that I can’t even think right now!!! How tragic!! I am so grateful that my grandchildren read and are read to every day!!
Hey Mom! In your downsizing, feel free to send me any books you feel I might be interested in reading!I have room for them both physically and mentally.
Reading this today made me laugh. I was picking up around the house and found some books that needed to be re-shelved. As I put them on the shelf I was thinking about all the bookshelves we have… there is not a single room in our house that does not contain a book shelf.. well maybe one, but I still read in there.
Hmmm. I didn’t know you were a librocubicularist! Love it! That fact sheet is an appalling view of our culture, isn’t it? Scary, actually. But I do think Carl Sagan nailed it! I am so awfully glad that dad took me to the library at age 7 for my first library card. Having folks who read a huge amount helps all kids believe in reading as a wonderful, engrossing way to learn, to imagine, to empathize. Once hooked, the books just reel ’em in!
I’m shocked at the reading statistics in the US. I hope schools still give students 15 minutes, at least, a day of silent reading to enjoy the books they like.
I’m not sure whether students have time to read silently at school, but at my grandson’s school library, the children are only allowed to check out books at their reading level. My grandson is only able to check out what he calls “baby” books because although he is bright and interested in many things, he struggles with reading. It seems to me that this is a very discouraging practice and doesn’t offer much of a learning incentive. I took him to the public library and helped him get his own library card so he can check out whatever he wants. He was so amazed that it is free! The book facts are a sad commentary about the millions that don’t know the joy of a good book!
Marla, What a great thing you did for your grandson! We all need to encourage reading in youngsters. Each of the members of my family always carried a book with them in case they had to wait at an appointment or in line! It was good training!