I've never been much of a book reader. Off and on I'd read some mystery novel, but I was never really that into it. I never had to have a book. My parents read from time to time, but there was one woman I knew who absolutely lived to read! Her name was Jeanne. She was my best friends mom. She was my back-up mom. She always had a book. I don't remember which ones in particular, but I know she loved romance. One of my fondest memories is of her going into the bathroom, either for the normal reason, or to take a bath, and because the door wouldn't lock, she would open the drawer in front of the door so the kids couldn't get in. She had 8 of them. She would lock herself in for a few minutes at a time to get away from the craziness, and escape to someplace else. I love thinking of her hiding from us! I hope in heaven, she is finding a little time to still read.
A few years back I read the Da Vinci Code, and absolutely loved it. I then read the other 3 books by Dan Brown. (Deception Point, Digital Fortress and Angels and Demons) I thoroughly enjoyed all the books because they are not predictable. I don't like being able to guess the plot.
Since then, probably for 3 or 4 years, I haven't really read anything. My mom told me about the Stephanie Meyers books, so I tried them. Even though I am a girl, and love romance in real life, I don't like reading romantic books or watching lovey movies. I've always been more of an action girl. I was skeptical, but dove in anyway.
I just finished Breaking Dawn, I know, I'm probably the last one on the planet.
Wow. I think I understand why people love to read now. If the writer is good enough, they can take you into a whole different world. I found myself wondering about the characters, imagining their life, and trying to predict their outcome.
I think I'm a little emotional right now, so don't mock me too much. I just feel this gigantic sense of peace and happiness after reading this series. I consider myself a fairly creative person, but I could not even fathom writing such unbelievably realistic, loving, action filled, heart pounding and incredibly deep stories as these.
Thank you Stephanie Meyers for teaching me that reading is fantastic. I hope to pass this on to my children, just as Jeanne passed it onto hers. If you haven't read these books.... GET ON IT!
