December 22, 2008

Dont read fiction? You're missing out!

For me, the world is divided into two types of people - the half that reads, and the half that doesnt. Its that simple. The first ever novel I read in my life was Sidney Sheldon's Nothing Lasts Forever, and I fell instantly, and irrevocably, in love. Books have a magical quality, which transports you to another land, where you can actually see the scenes taking place, instead of just reading them. Once I tasted the apple, there was no turning back; I swooped on books like a predator, reading them and gobbling them up in the span of a few hours, sometimes reading throughout the night, so great was my hunger. Sheldon'll always remain my favorite, because, thanks to him, I began my foray into the world of English literature; when I was finished with all his works, I began to want more. Honestly, I cannot imagine life without all those books. I mean, how dull is life without Calvin in it? Or Wodehouse? Life would've been miserable if I hadnt known Shakespeare, or Jane Austen; all those teenage years would've gone waste if I hadnt read good old Mills and Boon! Ah, the world of Jughead Jones! Veronica!

To all those guys out there, who havent really explored the world of books yet - grab a book today! Just get started! In fact, start out with a Sheldon, and you'll never look back again! The kingdom of books is magical, fellas; and it is out there, all yours, just waiting for you to enter it! Go on, happy reading!