Dear Reader
Reader I am reading, I started with a frayed Wartime Services Edition of ‘sweet Thames run softly’ by artist and author Robert Gibbing, it called to mind my childhood. So did my next book a 1948 book titled ‘Worzel Gummidge Again’, by Barbara Euphan Todd. Then out of my collection of books came a faded 1943 copy of ‘The Book of Small’ by Emily Carr. I like to research the life of the authors that I read. Emily Carrs paintings where a revelation to me. Her subjects, use of colour, and style just explode with life. And to think that I was going to send these books unread to a charity shop !
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Nothing better than discovering old books, or even re-discovering them.
I certainly agree Iain
Old books are like time machines
I had not thought of them like that, but it is so. However some function better then others
Lovely to wander into old books and stay there a while
I certainly agree, although it depends on the type of book
What a lovely, imaginative take on the prompt!
Thank you Penny, the credit however belongs to the authors of the books, which rekindled my ability to read an entire book
Dear Michael,
Lovely use of the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle, however the credit belongs to the book authors who rekindled my desire to read an entire book. As well as to you for helping to keep my brain active
Old books remind me ‘there is nothing new under the sun’.
That is so true Claire
There is a wealth of worlds on every bookshelf, you’re so right. Glad you chose to visit a few of them, Michael. Cute dog. Looks like he’d rather be running.
My old friend ‘Robbie’ loves to just wander and wander, until he has forgotten the way home.
This made me smile. I’ve been trying to downsize and one obvious solution is to get rid of the masses of books….but…how? I pick up one and think, oh, no, I really must read that. Wonderful story, Michael !
Sascha, I am also guilty as charged. I find it very hard to part with books as well, and also seem to be adding new additions. They’re irresistible.
If a book finds its soul mate, it is just impossible to let it wander away.
Thank you Sascha, last night from my sorting out area, I picked up a coffee table sized nautical book, I took one look inside and would you believe it, now I want to read it. So be it…
Great use of the prompt, Michael. Sometimes, we don’t see the treasures which are right under our noses.
That is so true about the treasures under feet, nose and all round …
Well said, Michael.
I think it’s time I started digging through my own collection of unread books
So many things to read, so little time.
With a good book many a night I am still reading into the small hours
And that’s why I NEVER give books away. They’ll have to pry them out of my cold, stiff hands once I’m gone. Lovely story, Michael, and I like that you focussed on the books, not the rose.
Love discovering good old books! Cute puppy, too. 🙂
Thank you Brenda
Old books, like old friends, are a treasure.
They certainly are Linda
My favorite past, even when traveling, are old book stores.
There’s a treasure in every book. Nice one, Michael.
Have a nice weekend … Isadora
Thank you Isadora,
I’m like that trying to get rid of anything. Books are especially hard. They are living beings after all.
I also find it hard, as many items holds a memory.
A treasure trove almost lost!
Indeed.