Why do you think you are such a bibliophile?
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Re: Why do you think you are such a bibliophile?
When I read a novel, or any book for that matter, I make it a point to learn something about the author and the times that the author lived in. I do this by visiting websites which discuss details of the book, the author, the historical circumstances, the book's critical reception and other such information. My first stop is Wikipedia which offers an overarching view of the work, and then, if I feel it is necessary, to other websites.
― Steven Wright
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DATo wrote: When I read a novel, or any book for that matter, I make it a point to learn something about the author and the times that the author lived in. I do this by visiting websites which discuss details of the book, the author, the historical circumstances, the book's critical reception and other such information. My first stop is Wikipedia which offers an overarching view of the work, and then, if I feel it is necessary, to other websites.
Great idea, I am going to start doing that.
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I absolutely agree. Who spends time standing at a bus stop watching cars go by? I take out my phone and start reading. Though as a result, sometimes I spot the bus only when it is about to leave the stop. And missing my stop while engrossed in a book has actually happened to me.Retired Teacher wrote: ↑13 May 2010, 13:41 So many good reasons listed here already. We are alike in our love of books. I have "spare" books stashed everywhere just in case I have more than 10 minutes of waiting time I.E. DMV, doctor's office, dentitst's office, car wash, etc.
I remember once being stuck without a book and had to resort to reading the back of a cereal box. I read slowly to make it last.
I often see people at a bus stop waiting.....just staring out into space or watching cars go by. That would drive me nuts! Pull out that book and read, read, read. Of course one runs the risk of reading right past your bus stop (now who would do that?)
I always read to my students, whether in elementary school or middle school. They loved to be read to and, of course, I made sure I ended a day's reading with a cliff hanger so they were anxious to return to the story the next day. Mean teacher!!
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I absolutely agree. Who spends time standing at a bus stop watching cars go by? I take out my phone and start reading. Though as a result, sometimes I spot the bus only when it is about to leave the stop. And missing my stop while engrossed in a book has actually happened to me.Retired Teacher wrote: ↑13 May 2010, 13:41 So many good reasons listed here already. We are alike in our love of books. I have "spare" books stashed everywhere just in case I have more than 10 minutes of waiting time I.E. DMV, doctor's office, dentitst's office, car wash, etc.
I remember once being stuck without a book and had to resort to reading the back of a cereal box. I read slowly to make it last.
I often see people at a bus stop waiting.....just staring out into space or watching cars go by. That would drive me nuts! Pull out that book and read, read, read. Of course one runs the risk of reading right past your bus stop (now who would do that?)
I always read to my students, whether in elementary school or middle school. They loved to be read to and, of course, I made sure I ended a day's reading with a cliff hanger so they were anxious to return to the story the next day. Mean teacher!!
Hey, good tactics with the cliffhangers! They indeed keep the excitement alive!
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True for me as well. My mom is the reason I am a bibliophile, and an obsessed one at that!KasieMiehlke wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 18:15 I read to relax from the stress of everyday life. My mom was/is my biggest influence. She always made sure I had plenty of books to read growing up and she still buys me books if she thinks I will like them.