Comments on: Christmas in July

By: Godaddy Coupons

Godaddy Coupons — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:39:59 +0000

i’m definitely weak on reading books. Being so absorbed in the every day worries, I hardly have time to read. And you know what! Since I haven’t been reading for a good while now, I find I can’t express myself verbally the way I want to because of diminish vocabulary. I join the library the other day which I hope will encourage me to read more.

cleona.

By: Misa Ramirez

Misa Ramirez — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:54:25 +0000

I go in cycles, both in time spent reading and in types/genres of books. Too much of one thing burns me out.

I love the feeling of being recharged, though, and of finding a book that is too good to put down.

By: londonmabel

londonmabel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:02:38 +0000

When I’m helping out mothers of young children at the bookstore, what they usually want are magazines which are more interrupt-able… though they are wistful for the days when They Read Books. Awww. Mommies.

By: Michele L.

Michele L. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:32:39 +0000

When I used to work full-time for 18 years, I never got the chance to read a book. I was laid off about 5 years ago and boy have I made up for lost time! I have been reading up a storm! My 6′ high revolving book shelf has over 500 paperbacks on it all waiting to be read! I am absolutely in heaven having all the time in the world right now reading. I probably average over 100 books a year maybe more than that. I have never kept track of how many I have read.

I have also joined various book clubs at Barnes & Noble and on-line. It is so much fun discussing books with people!

By: D.L.

D.L. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:06:28 +0000

I always seem to have reading dry spells around exams, but I remember past years when I’ve had longer breaks. If I’m not reading regularly, I don’t feel like I’m getting much done.

Wow, utterly jealous of the five boxes of books arriving.

By: zina

zina — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:07:45 +0000

Ok I gave up the habbit for years, like maybe 4-5 because I wasn’t keeping up with the housework and laundry, and got rid of all my books. It was no problem because I have 9 kids and was too busy to miss reading. Then one day I had to sit in the car while one of my older kids had an appointment and she left her book in the car. I picked it up to pass the time and was hooked again, now I’m trying to replace all my favorites and finding many new but could shoot myself for getting rid of books instead of storing them like I do now in bins under my bed. now I always carry a book with me and sometimes 2.

By: LKap

LKap — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:31:48 +0000

I’ve gone through spells, but never years. I don’t read like I used to, and sometimes I miss reading 4-5 books a week and not 4-5 in a month.
I do read daily, but usually only before bed – that seems to be the only time I have anymore. Now if you count my work or crit work I read a lot…LOL

By: Lynn R.

Lynn R. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:50:34 +0000

Like others here, I can’t stop reading, anymore than I can stop playing viola or taking photographs. It’s something I can’t live without. However, I’d LOVE to have the kind of “Christmas in July” you’re having!! I’m kind of eeking it out with weekly Border’s coupons, one book at a time kind of thing. Luckily, my girlfriend and I trade books back and forth, so we never really run out. Also, somehow, my father, of all people, got himself into a couple of Harlequin monthly groups, and he gives me the books, still in the box they were shipped in. Nope, he doesn’t read them, and I have NO idea as to why he started buying them, but I’m extremely grateful that he is still doing it! It’s kept me in books a couple of times when my budget didn’t stretch to buying any. I do read online some, but I really don’t like doing that as well as having the actual BOOK in my hands. It just doesn’t feel right, for some reason.

Later,

Lynn

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:01:06 +0000

Hi Sylvia, that must be great sort of like your Christmas in July (box full of books).
I never stop reading. Even if I’m on vacation—I buy a book somewhere & read it ;even if it’s 10 min. before bed.
My vacation memories include—great memories of the wonderful events & linked with either a great read or a horrible one.

By: Billi Jean

Billi Jean — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:32:27 +0000

I have gone through a dry spell, both in writing and reading…I think, for me, they’re related to my life — when I’m super busy or if life throws me a curve ball, I sometimes turn to books and writing, but more often than not I just kinda lay back and chill from both…maybe read a little, but not much.

I just went through a tough time at home and am just now getting back to my reading/writing/chatting online and all the things I enjoy. It feels great to pick up a book now after some time off, or sit and let my thoughts flow into a story. Maybe time off helps re-energize my bunny!

But a box of books!?? Love that. And yes, going out, even just walking, gets my creative juices flowing. Sinking into another author’s world helps me too.

billi jean