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Imagine that everything is going just swimmingly. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and all’s right with the world. You’re practically bouncing from health and have money in your pocket. The kids are playing and laughing, the puppy is chewing in the cutest possible manner on an officially-sanctioned chew toy, and in between moments of laughter for pure joy, you pick up a book to read . . .
What is it?
Yesterday would have been the perfect reading day. It was overcast, rainy, not too cold and not too warm. Oh, how I wished I could linger in bed, wake up at my own speed and not have to go into work! Alas, duty called and off I went to the office. I should have stayed in bed. It was that kind of day.
Under the most perfect of reading conditions, I am drawn to all the usual sorts of books I like to read. My biggest dilemma would be deciding what to read next. There is not one sort of book that stands out above the rest.
I may want to celebrate the moment by reading something breezy and light, something funny, or perhaps something dark and intense. Or this may be the perfect opportunity to settle in with a longer more serious book, one that is thought provoking with a writing style to savor. Depending on my mood, I may want to transport myself into a completely different world or surround myself with real life situations. A visit with old friends or familiar places might be nice, but then, I would not mind meeting someone new and traveling to parts of the world I will never set an actual foot in. There are times when I prefer to solve a riddle or a puzzle, study human nature, go on an adventure with lots of ups and downs, or take it easy with something inspiring. This would be the perfect time to read a book that would make me feel deeply--one I could cry over, get angry and roll my eyes or mutter my outrage under my breath, or even laugh out loud in spurts without drawing the attention of anyone other than my animals.
Under the perfect reading conditions, I think I might want a little bit of everything. Maybe if I had an entire day . . .
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I would love an entire day to read. I was hoping I would get a chance to do that on our upcoming cruise, but I have a feeling my husband is not going to be content to let me do that!
I agree, one of the things I love about reading is the being transported to somewhere else. I'm off to dream about having a whole day to read! Happy BTT.
Daphne - If ever I go on a cruise, I can just imagine myself sitting out on the deck reading all day long . . . Hopefully your husband will let you get to read some! Maybe at least half of a day? Tell him that he owes you.
Cee Cee - Thank you!
Ladytink - Getting to those books you've been meaning to is a great way to spend a pleasant reading day. :-)
On a good day, just about everything sounds enticing, doesn't it? You can face the serious, relax with the cozy, laugh at the silliest things. It's on the bad days that choosing something is harder.
Name: Wendy R. Home: California, United States About Me: At the age of five, Literary Feline was diagnosed as a fabulavore. Due to the low story content of movies and television, she has required a steady supply of books to provide her sustenance. She currently resides in California with her loving husband, two affectionate cats and a very enthusiastic dog. Literary Feline has broadened her nutritional sources by reviewing books for Front Street Reviews and Curled Up With a Good Book. Please note: Literary Feline is not a bibliovore. She's not eating the books for goodness' sake. See my complete profile
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haha! me too.