Well, it's the last day of National Library Week. I don't need any encouragement to use my local library. How about you?I just love the library. I love the thrill of finding books. I love the thrill of carrying out bags of books. So much anticipation is involved. The books don't seem all that heavy on the way out. The return trip, however, the books seem very heavy. (I wonder why that is?!)
I love the library because it's one of the few places where it's okay to have little (if any) self control.
It doesn't really matter if I check out more than I can read. I don't feel judged if I return a book unread.
I feel comfortable trying out new (and new-to-me) authors, new genres. I feel comfortable taking chances at the library.
Why do you love the library?
New Loot:
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
Enclave by Kit Reed
Dracula: The Un-Dead by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt
Fifteen by Beverly Cleary
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot
Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford
Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
Fire From the Rock by Sharon Draper
The Battle of Jericho by Sharon Draper
November Blues by Sharon Draper
Is it Night or Day? by Fern Schumer
Old Loot:
Except the Queen by Jane Yolen and Midori Snyder
The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
Lynn Visible by Julia DeVillers
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig by Kate DiCamillo
Beryl: A Pig's Tale by Jane Simmons
Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder
Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!
© Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews
3 comments:
I check out hundreds of books every week, but then I'm the entire staff of a small public library in Maine. Since I write in the YA fantasy genre and am a firm believer in getting kids to read because it's not only good for them but fun, I (and my wife and daughters)all read extensively in the genre both as reviewers and recreational readers. This allows me to walk around the library with younger readers and make intelligent suggestions. There's no more satisfying feeling than having a 13 year old come through the door, slap down a book on the circulation desk and say, "This was great. What do you think I'd like now."
Fifteen is a fun read! I currently have Shades of Grey out from the library right now too!
Hi!
I didn't see anywhere to post this so am doing so here. I have finished the 18th & 19th Century Women Writers Reading Challenge. My wrap up post is at my place. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Just Books
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