Today's Challenge in my 50 Day Gratitude Challenge is to name something you take for granted. Yesterday was Alberta Book Day. A day set aside to honor the Alberta Book Publishing industry. So I took this picture of my personal library for a Facebook page post.
When l saw what Today's Challenge was l began to think about the fact that l do take for granted how easy it is to purchase and own books at least here where we live
Oh, this is not only an eye candy, it is a soul candy as well.
I love books. I love the physical object and I love reading.
Recently I read the book Earth Abides. And one of the points in that book is how we take reading and books for granted. It really presents an unexpected dystopic perspective.
Your post really made me think of that book.
I like your "small" library. So many books. I'm afraid I shed many books when I moved. I still tend to read them, but they are no longer sitting on shelves, on the floor, on tables, etc. at my house. I am grateful for my county's public library system. So much more than books. A lot of books are now on line and can be read or listened to through their app. They also provide much more, such as opportunities to discuss books in book clubs, activities for all ages based on book topics. Skill building. Access to computers. The libraries of the world have remade themselves in order to stay alive. I salute them.
A great-looking book collection! I, too, am grateful for books and grateful that I grew up in a home where we had books and my parents read to me every night.
A great collection! I love having books in the house. We have bookshelves a little bit everywhere and books in multiple languages as we are a multi nationality household.
You have great collection of books and nicely placed in the bookshelves. My books are now kept in the plastic boxes and have been planning for long to buy bookshelves.
Books are so precious, providing knowledge and entertainment for us. Both Katharine and I have a great weakness for buying books. As Erasmus said "When I get a little money, I buy books. If any is left I buy food and clothes". Fav!
I love the sight of a bookcase in a home- so warm and inviting (and telling of a person's personality and interests- in a way). And I surround myself with books, too (the real ones- not ebooks- I love feeling the book, turning the pages). Thanks for this, Brian! Fav!
@365projectorgheatherb Thanks Heather for the comment and the fav. Glad to share this. From the sounds of it we have a lot in common when it comes to books
I love books. I love the physical object and I love reading.
Recently I read the book Earth Abides. And one of the points in that book is how we take reading and books for granted. It really presents an unexpected dystopic perspective.
Your post really made me think of that book.
Ian
Some great titles there too