Still a lot of things to do... Make this page a bit prettier, find fascinating things to post about, get pictures of the reading cats. It will come.
Seriously, I know there are so many blogs, especially about book reviews that one more is not a necessity. And still, I like the idea.
For me, it may be hubris, or delusion, I agree. But maybe the idea of finding my reviews together, and adding a few comments not directly related to a book, the ones unneeded in a book review attracts me.
For you... I don't know. I'll have to discover what can make that blog special, what can bring you to visit it. The main difference I can think of is my age. I'm not a teenager anymore and have not been one for quite a few years, even if my hair is not white from age yet. That does not imply I don't like any young adult book. It just means I do not enjoy all of them. I can be very fond of memoirs or biographies, I'm interested by almost any kind of book, meaning of course the well written ones, with a fascinating story... and many of the other ones, too. There are very few books I've read which did not bring something to me. It may be knowledge, a bit of wisdom, or even the discovery I don't like this kind of book and why it does not appeal to me.
I find reading a great hobby. It prevents anybody from doing a lot of stupid things. You cannot read if you drink too much or get high on whatever. It can be done almost anywhere, in any condition. The only things needed are a book, or an e-book and enough light to be able to see the text. With e-books, the reader provides the light, but sooner or later, you will need some electric energy. The same book can be appreciated by totally different people, anywhere on earth. In itself, reading is very neutral. The activity is not sexist, racist, prejudiced against anything. Of course, books are made of what people pour into them, and here, you may find any possible human created problems. Books can be very offensive, because the author has a twisted view of life, or because he describes persons with a twisted mind. The reader must make the difference and select wisely. Where can we find such a huge amount of choices? movies, maybe, though there are less available movies than books.
With libraries, e-books, used books, lent books, reading is very affordable, and that matters a lot, too. I can think of many things I love and would want to do now, yesterday or tomorrow. Traveling, for instance, belongs to my favorite occupations. But traveling is expensive -once you are done with youth hostels and require more comfortable accommodation And in order to enjoy the countries you discover, you need a state of health enabling you to walk and stand without noticeable pain.
No, reading remains the easiest, cheapest and most pleasant way to entertain yourself.
If you have questions, you are welcome!
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