Using a suggestion from Erin today:
When growing up did your family share your love of books? If so, did one person get you into reading? And, do you have any family-oriented memories with books and reading? (Family trips to bookstore, reading the same book as a sibling or parent, etc.)
Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves!
I can't remember a time when my Mom was without a book in her hand. I remember her reading during the day while her Soaps were on. When I first starting reading, I wanted to read as fast as she could and it seemed like she flew through them. As I got older, I borrowed books from her. Lots of romance novels. I found an old copy of Wuthering Heights on her bookshelf as well. The first time I read it, I didn't appreciate it at all (now it's a favorite). My Dad isn't much of a reader though and neither are my brothers.
We went to the library quite often, probably so my Mom could get new books. My brothers and I also belonged to a kids' book-of-the-month club. I looked forward to get that package in the mail. I still love getting books in the mail.
I love getting books in the mail too, Chris! And I've been ordering a lot lately. Almost sound like an addiction. Must check on that... Hmm...
ReplyDeleteWow, I like your mom! Mine's not much of a reader but she sure is an encourager.
Happy BTT!
Lovely memories, I love that your mom read during her soaps :) I also am a little jealous you got books in the mail as a kid, that would have been awesome, to belong to a kids book-of-the-month club!
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Oh dear lord I love getting books in the mail. I don't know what I'd do if I weren't a reviewer---probably spend until I was broke! Book addicts unite!
ReplyDeleteWe used to get Little Golden Books once a month when I was little... and, yeah, books in the mail is like Christmas.
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I'm from a family of readers, but my tastes couldn't be more different from theirs. My mom and grandmother were devoted fans of biography and general non-fiction (and my mom had a penchant for true crime). I've always been primarily a fiction reader. Despite our reading differences, distinctly remember my mom telling me: I will always buy you a book if you want one. You might not get candy and dolls, but always a book.
ReplyDeleteBoy, did she create a monster! ;)
Thanks for stopping by. A couple of my other commenters said that they do remember the bookmobile.
ReplyDeleteI love getting books in the mail too. I love getting books period;-)
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ReplyDeleteLove getting books in the mail, and love going to bookstores/libraries and to smell the wonderful scent of books! Ahh...LOL.
ReplyDeleteI'm the only reader in the family; when I was young I wish my younger sis will share my passion in reading but she doesn't have the interest. Now I'm glad to know lots of readers friends through the blogging world. :)
Happy reading!
That's really cool that your mom was a reader!! Now, my aunt did go out for Christmas and bought me copies of Sense & Sensebility, Pride & Prejudice, and Jane Eyre! I thought that was pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to come from readers?
ReplyDeleteI love getting books in the mail too, although usually via me buying them.
my mom was (is) an avid reader too - but not my dad. and my husband isn't a reader either.
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I read a lot of romance novels when I was growing up too. I am sure it had something to do with my mother reading them. :-) I also read several of my dad's favorite types of books as well, always wanting to please him.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, getting a mail in the package--the best kind of mail day!
I recently read Wuthering Heights and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I was little, I was subscribed to a mail order book club and loved getting my books in the mail too. Great memories :) I still have a few of those books saved all these years later.
ReplyDeleteAs an avid reader and bookcollector, I still can't have too many books.