It’s the last day of the 30-day book MeMe. I thought I’d be relieved but I’m a little sad. I’ve really enjoyed revisiting the books I’ve read in my lifetime and there are so many that I didn’t include! Books have always been a part of my life. My mother started reading to me when I was a baby and by the age of 2 or 3 I could recite most of the Mother Goose Rhymes. I love getting lost in a good book. It takes me to another world, an escape into a place where I can observe and interact with all the characters, celebrate their joy, feel their pain, try to solve a mystery, or learn how to do something. Picking just one book is nearly impossible for me. There are a few I’ve read over and over and will continue to revisit. There are some I put down because they didn’t interest me and weren’t worth reading. But if I have to pick just one favorite it’ll be (drum roll please!) A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton Porter. I absolutely loved the books by this author when I was growing up. They took place in the midwest so I could identify with the surroundings. Ms. Porter’s characters are memorable and the story lines simple but refreshing. If you haven’t ever read anything by this author I suggest you do so – her books are a treat not to be missed!
What’s your favorite all-time book? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
OH YES. iT WAS GREAT. i REMEMBER IT WELL. my first love was secret garden. No lovfe like a first love! This was a cool endeavor you took on dear Linda.
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:55:26 +0000 To: angel.speak@sympatico.ca
Thanks Angela. This was definitely a labor of love – 30 posts in one month were a bit of a stretch, but I enjoyed revisiting the books I’ve read and loved. It was really hard to pick a favorite – I loved The Secret Garden too. But I finally went with one I had read several times – it came down to Gone With The Wind and A Girl of the Limberlost. The great thing is that the second is now available as a free download on Amazon so I’ll be reading it again this year. Yippee!
It’s nice that you choose to share your choices with us. As it’s now 2013 I’ve decided to share too, starting with an award http://barsetshirediaries.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/755/ enjoy. xx Hugs
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the nomination. We’ll see if I can come up with some interesting facts!