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!

5 comments:

  1. Marilyn Shoemaker12 January 2009 at 18:47

    I so agree with your post and romance books are fun, take you to another world and are written by some pretty intelligent authors.

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  2. For me the world is divided into two types of people -one that reads your blogs and the other that doesnt.Just joking.

    You are absolutely right but then there are books written by the likes of Carnegies,Kheras which are worth reading and also thought provoking.

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  3. Hi Asha, Well honestly speaking i was a day scholar for all my student years and 2 years beyond that too. The local library was just opposite to my home ;) I was the first person to sign in there @8 am daily, not only read but helped librarian. Many days me and few of my friends used to spend the whole day there. But most of my readings were Tamil and translated books. Never into english literature, infact my only full english novel reading till today is One Night @ the Call Center. LOL don't laugh, i can hear you :) i should think of start reading more. May be you should help me by lending some of your books.

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  4. Hi, Siva! No way was I laughing! Literature of any language is knowledge, and when I said read fiction, I dint limit myself to just English. The examples I gave there might be that of English novels, but that's cos I havent read any other language!

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  5. Hey! What about my request?

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