Books are the quietest and most constant of friends;they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors,
and the most patient of teachers.
~ Charles W. Eliot
Have I mentioned that I love reading? Oh, just a few times? Well, then, you won't be surprised to know that I'm thankful for books. After all, if it weren't for books, I never would have learned that...
- Magic exists, and good trumps evil. (Chronicles of Narnia)
- When standing or eating in a field, cows all face the same direction. (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
- Fried worms are chock-full of vitamins. (How to Eat Fried Worms)
- Old desks and closets always have secret compartments. (Nancy Drew)
- Murder may always be wrong, but sometimes it's understandable. (A Time to Kill)
- Pigs can't look up. (Encyclopedia Brown)
Books have played such an important part in my life, from walking uptown to the tiny town library in the summer to check out the next Trixie Belden book to avoiding chores and hearing my mom shout, "Get your nose out of that book!" to earning pizza with the Book-It program to my first job shelving books at the next town's library. And hopefully, someday soon, they'll play a big part in my career!
I'm thankful for books.
Do you prefer to check books out of the library or buy them? Do you love the smell of old books, or think that musty paper is gross? (I'm sure you could guess, but I'm a fan of musty paper.)
