Friday, November 11, 2011

Reading- It's Hazardous for my Family

As a child I loved reading. My sister and I had a shelf full of books in our bedroom and I remember picking out piles of books to read. In my scrapbook my mom put together for me, there is an award from 2nd grade where I read over 300 books.

My love of reading soon lead to a love of writing. If I had a blank notebook I just had to fill it up with stories. In I believe third grade a story I wrote, The Witch Who Lost her Broom, won a school award. In high school I wrote a short play that the Y0ung Women of my church acted out during an Evening in Excellence. I of course was the star of my own play- hey why not, I wrote it.

I have always loved a good book.

But I don't read anymore- or at least I shouldn't.

A few days ago while I was waiting in the pick-up line to get Lucas I opened up my iPad and began reading Emma- one of the many free iBooks available. And what have I done the last few days? Nothing but read Emma.

You see, when I begin a good book and get hooked- well you might as well not bother trying to talk to me until I am done. When I read the Hunger Game series, I couldn't even put the book down while unloading the dishwasher. When I finished, Eric proclaimed- we got mom back!

So it is probably best if you not recommend any books to me as my family's health may depend upon it. Luckily I finished Emma- so I can now spend the day reading all of your blogs that I have gotten behind on.....

hmmmm.... is that much better?

Oh well. Read any good books lately?

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40 comments:

  1. Kristine Roof FachetNovember 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I'm the same way - my husband got me a Nook back in September and I've done nothing but read ever since. I'm working on the Fire and Ice series right now (aka Game of Thrones). Each book is 700-1000 pages, and I can't stop!

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  2. Anti-SupermomNovember 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I loved Bossypants, I just finished reading that on my iPod touch, even though it took me like 2 months to finish it.

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  3. RebeccaNovember 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    i'm the same way which means i'm usually always behind on blogs and house work

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  4. Rach (DonutsMama)November 11, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    I'm the same way with books! I get so absorbed in them that I can't put them down. I haven't really read a lot this year and I miss it.

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  5. ShellNovember 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I get totally wrapped up in books. I've been reading the Private series all this week. I'm a YA lit fan and these draw me in. They're short, but still... I'll read two in a day. And I can read while I cuddle up with my boys... though I've gotten zero housework done.

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  6. mintifreshNovember 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Books are my Meth. I must always have a book handy.

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  7. LizbethNovember 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    That's so funny cuz I do the same thing!! I find a good book--right now the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and I have to actually time myself and then put the book down. I'm on book two of like thirteen...and this is the second time I'm reading them!!!

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  8. SonyaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I know exactly what you mean! I'm happy to hear someone still has time to get engrossed in a book even with 3 kids! Gives me hope for my future! It was either that or I'd have to read the books I was reading to my kids.

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  9. RachelNovember 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I never clean the house the week I have a good book!

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  10. LourieNovember 11, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I don't take the time to read anymore. It's just sad. I love to read. I say good for you for taking time to read. :)

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  11. AiringMyLaundryNovember 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I wish I had more time to read.

    I'm currently reading The Help.

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  12. KmamaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I don't have much time to read now, but I'm the same way when it comes to a good book!

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  13. NatalieNovember 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I loved The Hunger Games! I just started reading the Game of Thrones series that apparently has like 5 books! Ok so maybe not a good idea for you :)

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  14. KimNovember 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    The Hunger Games?? I'm going to have to investigate this series!

    I love reading too and like you, when I'm in a book, it's all I think about. Hey, at least your setting a good example for your kids - you could be hooked on soap operas right?

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  15. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I love to sit and read a good book. My favorite series is the Cross books by James Patterson. When I read those, I can not put them down.

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  16. Jenn EricksonNovember 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I can definitely relate. I love to read and am passionate about books. When I get engrossed in a good book, I get the same way -- useless to the world until I finish. My last "obsession" was "The Night Circus" -- incredible read!

    Jenn

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  17. Sara @ Domestically ChallengedNovember 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Good! It is not only me that does this! I will be up all night doing the same. I never start a book when I know I have a lot going on!

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  18. MaceyNovember 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I have a friend who does that! It's hilarious, she's out of commission for a couple days.

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  19. JennersNovember 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Oh I hear you! When I get caught up in a book, I neglect everything but the stuff I must do. I read all the time but a book that just keeps you from doing anything doesn't come along all the time.

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  20. ElizabethNovember 11, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I shouldn't be telling you this, BUT, an AMAZING book is The Book Thief. I don't know if you have read it before but it is excellent. The narrator of the story is death- and it is set in the time of the holocaust. So good!

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  21. FoursonsNovember 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I am the same way! I will stay up all night just to read and never get tired. That is the ONLY time I can do that nowadays. :)

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  22. Impulsive AddictNovember 11, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I am the SAME way!! M will know if it's a good book or not by the way I act. Do I stay up until 3:30am to finish it? Do I watch any of my DVR'd shows before my book is finished? It's kinda bad. But, I need to what Emma was about? I haven't picked up my kindle in about 2 months.

    I can't wait for the Hunger Games movie!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I'm the same way - except for school books that is! I got a nook for my birthday and have it already filled to the brim with books! Since starting school though, there hasn't been much reading going on! That's it - I need to quit school in order to read books ... your post has inspired me ;0)

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  24. KaciNovember 12, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    This is why I haven't finished a series I'm dying to because I have to read it all at once. LOL! =)

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  25. EmNovember 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I have a love affair with reading. My love affair is running dry. There is nothing that is flirting with my heart. Leaves more time for the ensign, but man I miss my books.

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  26. Grumpy Grateful MomNovember 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Since I got started blogging, my reading's been pushed out a bit. Though I'm the same way with a good book. Those Hunger Game books were very addictive.

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  27. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I'm the exact same way. I will forgo my precious sleep to finish a book. That's why I stick to magazines now. I can even read them when I lock myself in the bathroom and pretend I have stomach issues.

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  28. CBNovember 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I am, and always have been, a very avid reader. Love books!
    I have learned that I better not pick up a book until I crawl into bed though. So although my reading time is limited I try to get a little in each day. Weekend can be heaven!

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  29. JenNovember 12, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Yep, I'm the same way! I love to read :)
    Right now, I'm reading Mercy by Jodi Picoult...very good.

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  30. Mom of 12November 13, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I have the same problem! My degrees are all in Literature for a reason... We recently finished Brandon Sanderson's War Breaker. I'm not a science fiction girl, but I actually really enjoyed it. We have our own family book club and when my son told me it was his favorite book, I wanted to like it.
    Sandy

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  31. KSKNovember 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    :) I always used to have my nose in a book! (I don't think I ever got any awards for it though!!!) I love to read, but I'm just like you! Poor LB was deprived when I read The Help.. and she didn't care for me talking in my southern accent.... :-/

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  32. StephanieNovember 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    LOL I'm exactly the same way. I might even confess to hiding in the bathroom to get a chapter finished? Hee Oh how I wish there were more hours in the day~

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  33. Missy | Literal MomNovember 13, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I ignore everything when I'm in a good book too. It's crazy, but I don't even try to stop myself - books are tooo good.

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  34. JessicaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love finding good books to read. When I get in to them I won't sleep until I'm finished.

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  35. JessicaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love finding good books to read. When I get in to them I won't sleep until I'm finished.

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  36. JessicaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love finding good books to read. When I get in to them I won't sleep until I'm finished.

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  37. JessicaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love finding good books to read. When I get in to them I won't sleep until I'm finished.

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  38. Randomlicious MemoirsNovember 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That's great! I was like that with the Twilight series, but I haven't really read a whole lot of books. I guess I might be the same way if I let myself read, but I just don't. Its probably a good thing my kids barely let me read books from school let alone for fun.

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  39. The Mommy TherapyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    There is nothing I love more than being transported by a good book. I loved The Hunger Games and Twilight because they were so easy to get wrapped up in and extremely fun.

    Lately I've been trying to read books that aren't novels and more short stories, because they are easier for me to put down. David Sedarias and Tina Fey's book are my current favorites like that.

    My all time favorites though are East of Eden (Steinbeck,) A Prayer For Owen Meaney (Irving,) and Gone With The Wind.

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  40. HeatherOzNovember 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I want to read Emma now. One of my very favorite movies!!

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