The Thrill of a Bookstore

Well, I had one experience yesterday that I have to share with you.  There was a book I was thinking I would like to see if I could get at a bookstore – South Beach Diet.  I know, I know, there is a ton of information about that online.  However, for some reason I really wanted to have the actual book to browse through and see the types of recipes in it.  I didn’t really want to buy it new, so I decided to go on my lunch break to Half-Priced Books.


There is one not far from my work that I hadn’t been to before, thought I would give it a try.  The second I walked through the door, I felt myself transported into a different dimension.  Weird, huh!  I immediately felt the rush of anticipation and excitement as I started to walk around and see the different areas and topics they had there.  I found myself giddy with joy as I realized how many different types of books they had there, and the prices were great.


I wandered over to the cooking section and found the book I was looking for, yeah!  Joy!  And then I looked on the next shelf over and there was a book that someone had left there – from another section.  I picked it up and it happened to be a book my husband had mentioned he was interested in reading.  I completely awestruck that this book was actually laying there from a different section right in the cooking section I was in.  I got goose bumps – sort of eerie, the cosmos knew I would be there right at that time?? Amazing!  I really did feel that I was supposed to be at that bookstore!


My last stop was at the discounted section in the back.  I stood elbow to elbow next to several other strangers browsing the bookshelves.  None of us felt uncomfortable with this, this is just how it is.  We’re each lost in our own thoughts as we look at book titles, sort of a comrade spirit of book lovers!  
 

I could have easily walked out with 20 books, I saw so many that I know I want to read some day.  I resisted and went to purchase the 2 books I had in my hand.  I had completely taken my whole lunch hour browsing around, I could have easily stayed the whole afternoon!  I sadly left the bookstore, but knew that I would be back there soon.  The thrill of spending time at the bookstore would definitely draw me back again!  
 

Anyone else have the experience of rush and joy of browsing at a bookstore??   

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I am Reader Sue, and I love to read! I have always been a reader, since my early elementary years. There certainly have been times in my life when I have been able to devour many books, and other times (child rearing years) where I hardly had time to read a newspaper. Well, the past few years as my children are becoming more adult-like, I find that I have really picked back up my reading schedule!

I actually belong to several book clubs, with a variety of book choices in them. This is absolutely the best part for me!! I certainly enjoy reading popular fiction, but the most fun over the past few years has been reading a variety of classics, non-fiction, historical fiction and business-type books based on the groups that I am associated with. And ultimately, it is rewarding to have a discussion about the book and see what other people think and feel about what they just read.

And so it leads me here! I have honestly been thinking that I should start to keep track of what I have read and making notes about them. I have gotten to the point where I actually can’t remember if I have read a certain book or not. This is frustrating for me! So, my goal of my blog here is to A) keep track of books that I have read, B) share my feelings about the book, and that of any of my book buddies and C) keep a list of books I want to read!

Finally, for me, there is always a story behind the story when it comes to books. Whether it ties me to a situation regarding the book or the author, I am always amazed how far reaching the experience of the book brings to me. This is mostly the reason I feel the need to share with all of you!

Please share any comments or suggestions about great book blogs you have followed, and what interested you most in those! And again, welcome and come back soon!