Sleeping over my books, a photo by judacoregio on Flickr.
I used to be a voracious reader, if you will consider devouring all those volumes of Nancy Drew Mysteries as such. That was when I was in the fourth grade. I loved reading fiction, mostly. Although, on some crazy days, like when I was in third grade, the first book I borrowed from the library was an abridged version of Alexander the Great's biography. I still don't know why I chose that book but I remember vividly how giddy and excited I was when the librarian handed it over to me and I could actually take it home...to read of course. I read it, pouring over the words, but I have to admit, I was probably more of a show off rather than actually enjoying that book. And so after that, I think I took to reading short story books instead, something like the Bedtime Stories in various volumes. Then as I have mentioned, I discovered the world of Nancy Drew and so began the fascination for mysteries and detective thingies, and the word "sleuth" that kept popping up from every volume of the series.
When at last I have exhausted all of the sleuthing series, I turned to the classics as part of reading assignments. A whole line of English novels, but "Pride and Prejudice" still is my all time favorite. Then there were some of the works of Hermann Hesse, Richard Bach, Og Mandino , the Bronte sisters, Harper Lee, etc, etc. I have to admit though, I was never that much acquainted with Shakespeare's works. I like Edgar Allan Poe's short stories, although they usually have a dark theme.
College days, I don't remember reading much fiction. I guess it's textbooks all throughout that time...mostly about Chemistry. Hey those are still books anyway.
By the time I was working, my passion for fiction has fizzled out a bit, particularly when it comes to romance stories. I still humor myself at times and read that genre, but only when I have nothing else to read hahaha! What I love to read these days are mostly inspirational books...not the self-help types but those that delve on faith and life lessons. Those are the kind of books that I would love to read over again after a long time. There's always something of a revelation in them that gives a whole new perspective in life. I guess that's why it takes longer to read those, not like the fast-paced thrillers that are definitely page turners.
I guess I have evolved as a reader and I wonder what books I will be reading in the future. All I know is, I love reading and collecting books whenever I can. I guess I'll always be a bookworm at heart.
