Wow. That's one crammed shelf! And I have Anne Cleeves's "Raven Black" on my TBR, too.
I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like growing up without "real" books ... and then at last to find a book-loving husband. What a happy ending!
Wow. Those shelves are lovely - and I love the overflow stack, too.
And, wow, I can't imagine what it must be like to grow up with not being allowed to read everything you're curious about. I mean, wow. It does make me realise how much I take for granted that people who want to read can just pick up a book at anytime, and the kids especially are usually encouraged to explore the wider world around them through different books.
So, just wow.
I am so glad you found Booklikes and are able to share your bookish love with us.
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@BookLikes: Seriously, guys, these Friday features are awesome. Keep them coming
First, it's great to learn more about you - I knew you told hilarious stories about tragic events, and that you were very good at creatively improvising festive tasks, but I had no idea you lived in Alaska. I am eternally fascinated by Alaska.
Second, I, like everyone else, can't believe the slim pickings you had for reading as a kid. I thought my mother was religious, but now I know: she's a total lightweight. Without books I'd have been a teen psychopath. It's so great that you grew up and embraced reading. And even better that your husband loves reading too. :D
My best friend was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis when she was a teen (late 80's). It's been really rough over the years, but she's defying original expectations, so she's winning. She was fortunate she moved to Europe and had access to a treatment that was (at the time) unavailable in the US, and stopped further damage.
I love seeing an overflowing bookshelf - that's the bookshelf of a real reader. :D
BookLikes, I'm with everyone else: keep these coming! They are the highlight of the week.
Oh, that just breaks my heart; both that she felt like she couldn't share her love of reading and had to hide it, and that you missed out on all those conversations about books. My mom and I clash a lot, but we always love to talk about books.
I'm not a crier at all, but I think I'd have stood in front of that closet and bawled. I'm sorry.
Nice to meet you, Donna! Wow, what a story. I can't even imagine being so restricted for so many years. What a magical experience that must have been to have read and so fully appreciated your first chosen book. Btw I love crocheting as well! I really wish it was easier for me to listen to audiobooks because then, like you, I'd have the best of both worlds!
Oh I love that quote, too! I'm sorry about the chronic pain stuff. I can relate to that. I can't imagine a childhood like that :( I have a religious family as well, but it didn't get to the point of banning books. I don't know what to say without it being awkward. I wish you many fun filled years full of reading!
I was delighted to see another BL Blogger I know be featured! Whoo hoo! I love these.
@BookLikes -- These are wonderful!
But oh my goodness, Donna, you just made my day, and probably my week, and maybe even my month!
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I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like growing up without "real" books ... and then at last to find a book-loving husband. What a happy ending!
And, wow, I can't imagine what it must be like to grow up with not being allowed to read everything you're curious about. I mean, wow. It does make me realise how much I take for granted that people who want to read can just pick up a book at anytime, and the kids especially are usually encouraged to explore the wider world around them through different books.
So, just wow.
I am so glad you found Booklikes and are able to share your bookish love with us.
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@BookLikes: Seriously, guys, these Friday features are awesome. Keep them coming
Second, I, like everyone else, can't believe the slim pickings you had for reading as a kid. I thought my mother was religious, but now I know: she's a total lightweight. Without books I'd have been a teen psychopath. It's so great that you grew up and embraced reading. And even better that your husband loves reading too. :D
My best friend was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis when she was a teen (late 80's). It's been really rough over the years, but she's defying original expectations, so she's winning. She was fortunate she moved to Europe and had access to a treatment that was (at the time) unavailable in the US, and stopped further damage.
I love seeing an overflowing bookshelf - that's the bookshelf of a real reader. :D
BookLikes, I'm with everyone else: keep these coming! They are the highlight of the week.
I'm not a crier at all, but I think I'd have stood in front of that closet and bawled. I'm sorry.
I agree with what everyone else said about your childhood. I can't imagine not being allowed access to books.