Once upon a time there was a library

Technology has come a long way since I was a kid, but for me nothing can compare to the printed word and the smell of a freshly opened book, new or old. This is part of the reason why I have recently embraced my local public library and really re-ignited my childhood/early adult passion for reading. At the moment, I love nothing more then spending part of my weekend soaking up the sunshine and diving into whatever adventure awaits me on the pages of the current book I am reading. Books allow you to block out reality and your day whether it is for a few minutes or a few hours. Maybe your favourite genre consists of the romantic classics such as Jane Austen or crime and mystery such as James Patterson (my own personal favourite, who I will touch on in future musings), regardless just remember you are only limited by the words on the page and your own imagination. Backtracking to my mention of technology, I guess the technological element of the library that I do appreciate is the ability to go onto their website and place an item on hold or extend the return date of an item with just a few clicks of a button. However, if the thought of venturing into your local public library feels you with dread rather than excitement then the next best thing is borrowing books from friends or purchasing them from your local bookstore. The staff there are allows happy to help with friendly reading suggestions and can point you in the direction of what might just be the best book you ever read. Book reviews in magazines have also prompted me to read a particular book and so far the reviewer has not been wrong. Besides finishing a book and feeling really satisfied, nothing makes me happier then to in turn recommend that book to a friend and see what they think. I guess it almost seems like I should start a book club, but who doesn’t love sharing something that has touched them in some way. Something to ponder when you think about the last part of the previous sentence is that I guess it doesn’t just apply to books. 

Public art outside of the Vancouver library