Comments on: Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend

By: Deanie Stewart

Deanie Stewart — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:31:18 +0000

I learned to love to read from my whole family! I was the youngest of seven children, and when my older siblings brought home books from the school library, they would usually have to take them from me, because I would always snitch them and read.
I can remember my mom sitting with us all by the fire and reading at night until she became hoarse. Savage Sam and Ole Yeller were favorites. When I was in fourth grade, we were allowed to go to the Jr High library, and my teacher would always let me go first, because she could see how much I loved reading. I don't read as much as I used to, but I cannot imagine a life without reading.

By: donnastuart

donnastuart — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:54:10 +0000

I have always read a little bit, but in the last 8 years I have become a constant reader. My family laughs because I never go anywhere, and I do mean anywhere, without a book. I even buy my purses with an eye to may sure a book, especially hardbacks, will fit in it. I read everything, except I have to say I do not read much non-fiction.

I have just starter travel nursing, so books are a constant companion. I exchange books with two of my adult daughters and one of my son-in-laws. They always know I want them back when they are done. While I was living in Cave Creek, AZ and working at Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital I had an exchange going with 6 others nurses and co-workers.

My adult son now reads but only non-fiction. He loves history and anything that is right wing conservative. To him liberal is a dirty word so, we never discuss politics. Recently I vistied my youngest adult daughter and she was proud to tell me she has actually read a complete book. It made me very happy.

My Dad always read but, my mother had a hard time reading the newspaper. She lived with me for few years as she aged and when she passed away suddenly books became my passion. The current book I'm reading will follow my thoughts even at night when I dream. My son thinks I should donate them but I love having them around me. I have to keep my books by author in a day timer so I do not buy the same book twice sometimes. I love BOMC2 because all the hardbacks are so reasonably priced with no shipping and handling.

I just recently lost a 16 year old grandson to pharmacutical drugs. It was such a senseless waste of a young life. During the 36 hours I spent in the ICU at his bedside Nora Robert's Black Hills help me.

I read everything that Sandra Brown has written, a few old ones I have not found yet. I bought Smash Cut at Borders as soon as it came out and immediately read it, after I had finished my current book. I also read everything by Vince Flynn and David Baldacci as soon as they come out. Ther are many other writers I read but only a few I follow closely on the internet. I am looking forward to Rainwater.

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:50:36 +0000

Tom,

All readers know you don't leave home without a book!

By: carmenparsons

carmenparsons — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:47:27 +0000

The earliest memory I have of reading….. I was seven years old sitting and reading my library books to my Grandfather. He would encourage me to use my imagination along with the words and become part of the story. A few years ago I started collecting hardcovers of Sandra Brown and other favorite authors. Now I have a room I turned into a library.
Everyone has different taste in books, so it's hard to recommend a certain book unless you know what one likes to read. Right now I have recommend “The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova to my book club members. I'm reading it for the second time. If one is interested in history, it is great reading.

By: carmenparsons

carmenparsons — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:47:11 +0000

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:47:01 +0000

Hello Janice in Alaska!

I'm so sorry you've had to replace your book collection but thank you so much for your dedication!

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:46:13 +0000

Debra,

I'll be blogging later today about one of my all-time favorite books–autographed and at one time, banned!

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:45:17 +0000

Sammie,

Thanks for your dedication. And I love hearing reader's “discovery” stories from all over.

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:25:42 +0000

Heather! Thank that college friend for me.

By: sbrown

sbrown — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:25:18 +0000

Barb,

I'm so glad that you, and many other people I know, find so much comfort in a good book.