Whether it’s a trashy TV show, extra-pulpy fiction, or nutrient-free candy, write a thank-you note to your guiltiest guilty pleasure.
Books are my greatest pleasure. There is no guilt attached however, as I deserve to indulge in whatever I choose. I love to go into book stores all over the world. Looking at local and international books and see how they differ from Australia. On my first trip to New Zealand I brought home 10 second-hand books and very little else.
My book choices depend on my mood. A quick glances at my bookshelves shows the following genres:
- Self-help
- Computer
- Health
- Self-improvement
- Management
- Travel
- Cookbooks
- Coffee table
- Reference
- Biography
- Australian literature
- Comic
- Encyclopedias
- Dictionaries
- Comedy
- Janet Evanovich
- Jackie Collins
- Danielle Steele
- History
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Atlas
- Dummies Series
- Children’s
- Dr Seuss
- Roald Dahl
- Languages
- Memories
- Mixed other fiction
After I retire, my ultimate goal is to have a home library. A designated space specifically for reading—with a comfortable chair, a fireplace and a window to the world. Now that will be an even greater pleasure.
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I notice Roald Dahl is one of the authors on your book case. On Feb.23,2014, I wrote a blog about my encounter with him. If you’re interested, you can read in on my blog: thenglishprofessoratlarge.com
Excellent. Thanks I will have a read.
I agree: Thomas Jefferson said, “I cannot live without books,” and I feel the same. (Actually, one thing I don’t like about blogging is that my book reading has slacked off.) Wouldn’t it be a treat to have a library like that?
Yes. It looks so warm and inviting. I agree about blogging impacting on reading time but at least you get to meet great people on the way. I catch up on my reading on the daily commute or on holidays—which I am now on.