(10-23-2023, 04:55 PM)Chiefsmom Wrote: I love books. I learned to read at a very young age, thanks to my mom. She always had a book near, as did my grandmother.
I have a nook, but to me, there is nothing like an actual book.
I will read anything, as long as it gets my attention in the first few pages. If not, I try to struggle through it, or I just give up and set it aside, to either try again later, or pass it on to someone else.
Yeah, that includes trashy paranormal romance books. But those I prefer the series ones, but I actually like the character buildup, and the action. Shelley Laurenston (?) for example. Also very funny.
I read a lot of metaphysical books, and alternative history books, I guess they might be called? (Conspiratorial?) I love discussing them as well.
I am currently reading Anunnaki: Gods no more. (Struggle a bit with all the "who bred with who, keeping the names straight)
I loved all the recommendations I found at ATS, and would love some more.
I have even been able to read a few of the books written by authors over there, and help edit one on a pre-read.
(for some reason, I see a mistake, spelling, space for a missing word, ect. and just can't let it go. LOL)
So, I hope there are others that love books, and maybe want to discuss them as well, or recommend some, or heck, just complain about them.
I also love to read. I end up reading mostly non-fiction. I do enjoy a good story every now and again though.
I wanted to share my favorite piece of American Literature. This was introduced to me in college and I recommend to all book lovers.
"The Pearl" (1947) by, John Steinbeck
The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil.
I have read hundreds of books in my day. This one is still my all time favorite.
The end is a mind ****. You'll love it!
The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil