My home has always been filled with the aroma of printed paper. Ever
since I was a young child, a book was a friend who would go with me and
fill my life with entertainment. Books capture my imagination and take
me to places I will never visit. I relish entering into the lives of
characters who often defy odds.
When we travel, I make it a habit of searching out places where older
books are sold. I found a half price book store in Minnesota, and
there's always a wide variety of books at the Goodwill or Hospice thrift
stores. Have I found treasures? Yes, I often find out of print books or
by some of my favorite authors.
One thing has perked a question in my mind. With all of the ebooks on
Kindle and other hand held devices, what is happening to the printed
word? Will we still go to the library or book store to acquire a solid,
page turning book? Maybe one day books will become obsolete, but for now
I think not. I recently went into two thrift stores, and is my habit,
went to the book section. As I stood there, head leaning to the right
searching out titles, the whole section filled with people. It becomes a
bit of a treasure hunt, mostly because the books are not sectioned. But
oh the fun and thrill of finding that one special prize. A title, or an
author that will take me away to places where my imagination will fill
in the gaps.
Let's not lose the love of books. I've passed that love on to my
children. And I hope they will pass it on to the next generation.
