She's a Reader.

“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul.” 

-Joyce Carol Oates

For the past couple of weeks I have spent my time reading. I've had a couple of friends ask me, "WHERE DO YOU FIND THE TIME?". My answer, well, I don't care too much for television. During my spare time (which isn't much, considering) I have immersed myself in books (ok, e-books, whatever!). At first, I was truly against purchasing an electronic book. I mean, how could I abandon that book smell. The feeling of my fingers flipping through the pages. I felt like a traitor. I still do. Yet, the instant gratification I receive when I buy a book can't be taken away. It is exhilarating. Scintillating. Why didn't I do this sooner?   I may not have that fabulous scent of books filling my house any longer. But, my book fix is met at ANY time, during ANY day (I think that may be what addicts feel when they take a hit, maybe, just maybe). Perfection, seriously. There is absolutely nothing better (well, maybe a few things) than a good book. Lately, my taste has veered into torturous love stories (who would have thought?). I become so emotionally involved that when the end is near I feel like a tragic loss is upon me. I grieve. I mourn. It's a sad time. Which is why immediately after one book is finished I dive into another. It is never enough. The more I read the more I want. I've even foregone the normal eight hours of sleep a night (and trust me, I love me some sleep).  Sacrifices have to be made, no biggie. Even though I may have to dab a little concealer here and there, put some extra moisturizer on my puffy eyes and drink more coffee than I would like to admit, it's a small price to pay. Now, allow me to excuse myself.  There is a certain little e-reader awaiting my return. If you are looking for something to fill in those spare hours in a busy day look up "Beautiful Creatures" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I loved them and am eagerly awaiting the fourth and final installment in October. Get them, you won't be disappointed!
xoxo