I Read…..An Actual Book
I just finished my first book since I was was required to read “The Great Gatsby” my senior year of high school. Yes, I am almost 30 years old.
If you think I paid $12,000 a year (for 5 years) at college to read entire books on the most boring subjects in the world - you’re crazy! That is why God created Cliff Notes & the internet.
Back to the book I just completed - “The Virgin Suicides.” It’s probably a little out-dated by now, but I actually enjoyed it. I’ve been taking our son to the library and I started feeling like the librarian was looking over my account in pity. I’m fairly certain she knows that I’m not reading “Harry Has Spots” or “What The Pigs Eat.”
What is it with librarians and their style? She had the typical tucked in, fully buttoned up blouse, and full length skirt with the brown oval reading glasses hanging around her neck.
Every week I get this look of disappointment. Like “I see you bring your kid here and pretend it’s important to read, but don’t read yourself….” Alright already. I decided to look studious last week so I picked up two books.
Next week I’m going to shock the socks off the old librarian and check out some sex books!
My name is Emily. I’m 30 years old. I have often been told that I ask a lot of questions, but I think I have more to say than ask.
Your observation about librarians is spot on
Btw I only “read” cook books which have great pictures, those without pictures give me a headache… maybe it is the same for sex books too.
Who has time to read (if you are a mom)? The only reason I’ve “read” any books in the last 3 years is because I upload them to my iPod and listen to them at work while at the microscope.
Oh, yes, I’ve read about 3,000 children’s books, but that doesn’t count!
I love books. I try to read everyday, so I have the kids trained to know that if I have a book in my hand, they better not interrupt unless someone is spurting blood across the room.
Without Cliff Notes & the Internet, hundreds of thousands of kids wouldn’t get through high school.
It’s how I pass English class.
Alright, if sex books are indeed next, may I recommend Vox by Nicholson Baker? You’ll read it in like an hour. So delicious!
I’m an avid reader. Always have been. I read at least an hour every day. I’ve been doing that for as long as I can remember. I read every night in bed for at least 15 minutes if not longer and I set aside a bit of time every day to unwind and read a chapter or two. My kids like Wendy’s above knew that if Mom was having her ME time there had better be blood or fire before they interrupted. Though I admit it wasn’t until they were in the double digits that I read during their awake time.
Welcome back to the land of the reading and if you need any recommendations…let me know~
I’m not such a great reader and finish the book when I have to read on my own. But, for school, I am the nerd that reads everything. And I think that I’ve got a sexy librarian look going. Highneck blouse, pencil skirt, glasses….me-ow.
Don’t feel bad about not reading. The lady behind the counter is probably thinking about how cool YOUR life is while she’s sitting behind some boring desk.
We ladies are always thinking we’re being judged rather than adored. Good for you on finishing the book. Oh, and Great Gatsby is probably my favorite book ever.
Happy 4th! I’m back now and can’t wait to catch up!
In my life I’ve never found a better reason to read than to show those librarians what’s what. It’s great to shove it in their faces. Just kidding, reading can be hard and I do understand. Also, you didn’t say how the book was…
Decent looking librarians can be some worlds most attractive women. Lay off of them… you can add the pun.
that sounds like a fun time, torturing librarians
it’s all a cover up me thinks…