“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” ― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars My thoughts, as usual, are not singular. So, read on! The other day I was relaying a story to a friend about the first time I really knew I loved reading, like literally felt it in my bones, a visceral, bodily reaction. It happened during school, sophomore year, in the middle of class, and maybe it was the way the teacher read it aloud. I’m not sure. It wasn’t erotic in any sense (though it was romantic, having to do with nature, but was not a sexual poem or sensual words that are meant to titillate that way), and my body reacted much the way it reacts when I’m stimulated sensually or sexually. I went to my bookshelf to see if I had a copy of said text and was dismayed to see that I had given it away to a local book collection drive, and when moving a few times, didn’t feel like packing them. I became quite sad. And I started to think about all the books I had given away, thinking at the time: I have a Kindle now; or if I need the story or quote, I’ll just look it up online; or there is no need for paper books anymore, we must consider the environment! I’m really upset with myself. There is something organically beautiful about going back and reading a “hard” copy of a text, seeing your notes and scribbles, the weathered pages of love, your first reactions. I may still have the text at school in my office. I’m not sure. But my question to you is: Do you have that same reaction to reading? When you stumble across something that moves you, does your body viscerally react? And, do you still save your books? Or still prefer hard copies over electronic? Sigh…
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Sam
12/1/2017 20:57:27
I think both have merit! But I read alot more with my kindle
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S. Jones
12/1/2017 21:00:09
Cute pictures.
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Sam
12/1/2017 21:00:42
I think both have merit! I read more alot on my kindle
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Tree
1/17/2019 16:18:03
I am strictly a digital reader - Apple first; Kindle second. I like that I have all my “book friends” with me st all times. I read on an ipad and iPhone. I thought I would miss hard books - not a chance! So glad I went digital!
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Edna C Moran
1/17/2019 16:25:00
I love paperback. I love the feeling of having a book in my hands read it with a hot cup of hot cocoa and a blanket.
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Shelly Wolf
1/17/2019 21:09:14
I think people should still read some in real books,,,, I'm sure there are pros and cons on each side,,,, in saying that,,,, I do most if my reading on my tablet, but still have sone books I read in paperback, usually,,,, and who knows maybe a storm will knock out your internet and your data doesn't work for some reason,,,, now, you either gave to spend time with your family,,,, or, grab a book and read,,,, I would be the 2nd,,,, LOL
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Master
1/17/2019 21:13:31
Been a long time since we rocked and rolled...
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3/19/2020 22:37:29
In my sitting room I have a bookshelf, containing all the books that moved me, or impressed me, when I was in my twenties, and thirties. I haven't read many of them since, but I simply cannot bear to get rid of them. They represent important milestones in my life. Getting rid of a book, would be like getting rid of a friend.
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