Reading

I'm a big reader. I really, really love to read. I can often feel like I don't have enough time to read all that I want to read. When I hear of a book I want to read I almost always try to get it right away, from the library, I am a HUGE fan of libraries- endless amounts of organized books that don't need to be cleaned up or put away in my house- what could be better.

To curb my reading obsession a few years ago I decided to only read fiction in the summer. Today, I came across this quote by Ron Bently that has changed my mind.

“Good fiction conveys truth even though it’s not factual.”

This is so true! I can't tell you the way my life has been blessed by good fiction. Les Misérables, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Jane Eyre- these are such favorites and have enriched my life greatly often drawing me closer to truth.

Now, as a Mom I love introducing my kids to great books. I am always on the lookout for good authors and stories. If you ever have any suggestions please pass it my way.

Two of my current favorites from the library today:
The Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant. This was a "Mommy why are you crying?" book.
Dogger by Shirley Hughes I'm enjoying this author quite a bit these days. She also wrote All About Alfie which the kids and I really enjoyed. My kids can very much relate to her stories and I like how the people in the illustrations are very ordinary people (like a Mom with a some extra baby weight).