Library Bag

While I have always loved reading I can't remember ever being fond of going to the library. It always seemed as though everyone wanted to read the same books that I did and who wants to wait three months to read a book you've eagerly been anticipating? I am many things, but patient is not one of them.

A year ago I was laid off and my (already small) book budget disappeared. On top of that, Gabi is now reading and has inherited my love of books. No longer does she want me to read the same two books over and over again. No, now she wants more! longer! bigger words! big girl books! Abandoning the love of reading was not an option and the thought of reading another Dora book was enough to make me want to poke my eyes out with barely sharpened pencils. So I dug out a red Trader Joe's bag that I found awkward to use for groceries and off we went.

How technology has changed using the library! After that first trip I learned that I could go online, access my account, place books and/or DVDs on hold and then receive an email when they were ready to pick up. How easy is that? I feel a bit spoiled but I've been converted. I love love love my library. The parking situation at the library? Not so much.

Of course, I still love bookstores and sometimes, on my weekends without Gabi, I drive over to Barnes & Noble to browse and read some magazines. Instead of lamenting about all the books I can't buy, I come home and update my holds request list with my latest discoveries.



So what is in the bag this week?


About a year ago my mom sent Gabi a book titled Pigeon Wants a Puppy. We read it then but the humor of the book was slightly lost on her. A couple of weeks ago she re-discovered it on her book shelf and giggled her way through it. This week she checked out Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. She read both of them before we even got home and we read them together later that night. They are both going on our books-to-buy-if-mommy-ever-finds-a-job list. I highly recommend them for a cute, fast & fun read.



For me I picked up Comfort Food, which was recommended to me by my friend Cheri and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was written by Kate Jacobs who also wrote The Friday Night Knitting Club and Knit Two. All three books should be added to your reading list but please don't blame me if you suddenly have urges to learn to knit and have your own cooking show.



What are you reading? I set a goal to read 100 books in 2010 and I'm always on the lookout for something to read next.