I love this memory, of choosing books at random, not because you've been directed to a particular author. I'm guilty of the latter - reading reviews, recommendations from friends, radio/podcasts etc - but also occasionally pick something up by an unknown (to me) writer and it's a joy to make these discoveries.
I love the look & the smell of a second hand bookshop. The thought of finding something I’ve never heard of, the feel of a properly made book that hasn’t been hyped or stacked high like tins of baked beans is thrilling.
I always cry when I watch ‘You’ve got Mail’ bookshops & libraries are necessary for civilisation!
I love this memory, of choosing books at random, not because you've been directed to a particular author. I'm guilty of the latter - reading reviews, recommendations from friends, radio/podcasts etc - but also occasionally pick something up by an unknown (to me) writer and it's a joy to make these discoveries.
Serendipity is part of the joy of reading!
I love the look & the smell of a second hand bookshop. The thought of finding something I’ve never heard of, the feel of a properly made book that hasn’t been hyped or stacked high like tins of baked beans is thrilling.
I always cry when I watch ‘You’ve got Mail’ bookshops & libraries are necessary for civilisation!