Wednesday, May 07, 2008

My Renewed Love of the Library


I have a love affair with books. It's been going on for years at least since I was 11 and Sunny and I would get dropped off at the mall where we would each buy a Nancy Drew mystery, read said mystery and then swap. Twice the fun!

I've obviously loved the Library before. One of my requirements before agreeing to move to Ireland was that I could have my OWN library card (I didn't want to have to rely on others for library privileges). My one bid for independence whilst there.

I don't know what it is but I often forget the delights a library can hold. Especially for a girl on a budget. Ever since purchasing my Condo at the beginning of this year I'm always looking for ways to shave a few dollars off the old budget. Since books are about as necessary to my life as air I decided to give the Library another whirl.

Highlights:

Not feeling guilty for not finishing a book if it's lame. I always feel guilty when said book is purchased.

Trying different genres and books I might not otherwise have tried.

"Shopping" online. This basically means you look at their selection online and put a book on hold, then someone else pull the books off the shelf for me so all I have to do is pick them up (am I the laziest person ever?!?!)

Reading too much......I love getting engrossed in a great story!

Lowlights:

Having to be "wait listed" I lack patience and don't always enjoy waiting for things including books I want to read.

Reading to much......Is it my JOB to personally read every book the library holds? I only wish it were.

Did I mention that the library also rents movies for a dollar. Lex and I enjoyed another viewing of "Bleak House" in this manner, which was a delight I do assure you.

If any of you need a library buddy, you now know whom to contact. Or better still if you have another activity that doesn't involve reading that might be best. My eyes could use the rest.

7 comments:

Shoeaddict said...

yet another reason i wish we lived closer. our library is not so great...

what book(s) do you recommend? what are you reading?

the peine's said...

Jordan I am sure would love a libary buddy. I'm not such a lover of the libary. So anytime you come up to SLC he would love to go!

Julie said...

I love the library. I look forward to my weekly visits all week! Especially when I get to put things on reserve and there they are, cute as can be, just waiting for me. Are you reading anything you love, I can always use a good recommendation! I know it is random for me to get in touch with you again over the library, but I couldn't resist. It has been a very long time, and I hope you are doing well. Drop me a line when you get a minute, I would love to hear from you. Julie (Garriott) Baker julieannbaker@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I have my own personal library although it is small and has an exaust fan in the ceiling next to the light. I use it regularly although not as much as your father.

Lindsay said...

Julie,

Welcome I'm so glad you found my blog. I'll definitely drop you a line it would be good to catch up.

Kristen,

I wish you live closer as well :(

For you both I've been reading a lot of different things but some are:

Kings of Infinite Space-James Hyne

Truck: A Love Story- Michael Perry

Dresden Files (a series of books)- by Jim Butcher

I want to read

Stardust-Neil Gaiman

The Tiger in The Well-Phillip Pullman

Audition: A Memoir-Barbara Walters

and some other delights

The MacMizzles said...

I take my 3 and 1 year old to the Library weekly. I love to read as well. But right now, with the blessing of owning an Ipod and being introduced to the digital world of listening delight; I have also found the beauty in renting CD's. There is so much good music out there, why stop at just reading and watching. :)

Justin said...

The Orem Public Library is so great...I've kept my old blue library card there even though I haven't been an Orem resident for nearly four years (shhh, don't tell!).