Books...Oh, How I Love Them

How many times have I mentioned that I love to read on this blog? Quite a few, I’m sure. But I can’t help it. I’m such an insatiable ‘bookaholic’ or ‘biblioholic’ - or whatever term is used to define an obsessive reader like me – that I can’t resist bringing it up. Again and again and again. Particularly after I’ve just finished reading a book that I really, really, really enjoyed. Which is what I did this weekend - finished a book that I really, really – and did I mention - really enjoyed.

This book not only reminded me once again why I love reading so much, but also stayed with me long after I was done with it. In fact, it’s not quite out of my system yet. I’m still thinking about it. And its message. And how I felt about the story as I went from chapter to chapter. And how I felt as I read its ending. And how I felt about the story – chapter to chapter - after I read that ending. Did I still see it the same way, or did I change my mind now that I’d gotten to the ending? It was quite a philosophical and introspective weekend this weekend of mine. All that because of a book. But not just any book. A book that I really, really – and dare I mention once more - really enjoyed.

And which book was it that got me into this meditative mood, you ask? One that many of you have heard of, and possibly read: Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Some of you may have even seen the movie that was based on this incredible novel. I have not. But I’d like to. Especially now that I’m done reading the book that I really, really, really enjoyed, and would love to see the characters in this story come to life. Although, I’m thinking I should maybe wait for the rest of the family to catch up before we watch the film since I am recommending that they read it. My daughter shrugged. I’m not sure what that means, but I’m thinking she won’t get to it any time soon. So I’m not going to wait for her to read it. Hubby, on the other hand, said to put in on his night table, which is his way of saying that he will absolutely read it. I’ll wait for him. Then we’ll watch the movie.

I will write more about this story fairly soon, and share my thoughts and feelings about it. I’m hoping to have that post up tomorrow, but if it’s not ready, it will have to wait. Until next week. Or the week after. Or whenever I’m able to finish it. No rush on book reviews anymore. As some of my regular visitors know, throughout 2012 I ran a weekly theme post called ‘Book It’ in which I featured a review of a book I’ve read. But like many other themes that seemed like a good idea when I started them, it’s proving difficult to keep up with. So, instead of reviewing a book weekly and getting stressed over trying to meet the deadline, I will do it whenever I get a chance. And particularly when I recall a  great book I’ve read, or when I’ve just finished reading one I really enjoyed. Like Life of Pi.

Coming soon...

Books...Oh, How I Love Them