Books Books Books
Books???
What are they?
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a sheet is called a page. A book produced in electronic format is known as an e-book.
Okay that got too serious :-)
Who needs books??
We don't. We're Gen X. We flee from books the way a Princess would flee from an ogre (everybody is not Princess Fiona). But I guess in this context, if a book is an ogre and I a Princess, then I'd love it with all I have. I've been brought up reading, reading, reading or rather I choose to grow up that way.
The habit of reading is said to be the most sophisticated and civilized habit. Who cares we're all rebels we don't need books to make us civilized. Or do we?
The definition of being civilized has also changed. For our predecessors, being civilized mainly meant being cultured, well behaved and well respected in society. For us being civilized is being 'in'. Wearing the 'in' brands, speaking the 'in' language (which is by the way filled with profanity and slang), etc. So why can't we read the 'in' books.
The the book or the series that has triggered of this rare phenomenon in todays world is.....
any guesses??
oh come on its the "Harry Potter" series. Its 'in' right. Its keeps you wanting for more. Well I'll not discuss why the series has become such a rage among children and adult alike. I want you to note the change it has brought.
People it has brought reading back into our lives.
God Bless J.K Rowling for that.
If you know of any more books that have kicked off a strom, please let me know. I'd love to get my hands on it :-)
What are they?
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of paper, parchment, or other material, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a sheet is called a page. A book produced in electronic format is known as an e-book.
Okay that got too serious :-)
Who needs books??
We don't. We're Gen X. We flee from books the way a Princess would flee from an ogre (everybody is not Princess Fiona). But I guess in this context, if a book is an ogre and I a Princess, then I'd love it with all I have. I've been brought up reading, reading, reading or rather I choose to grow up that way.
The habit of reading is said to be the most sophisticated and civilized habit. Who cares we're all rebels we don't need books to make us civilized. Or do we?
The definition of being civilized has also changed. For our predecessors, being civilized mainly meant being cultured, well behaved and well respected in society. For us being civilized is being 'in'. Wearing the 'in' brands, speaking the 'in' language (which is by the way filled with profanity and slang), etc. So why can't we read the 'in' books.
The the book or the series that has triggered of this rare phenomenon in todays world is.....
any guesses??
oh come on its the "Harry Potter" series. Its 'in' right. Its keeps you wanting for more. Well I'll not discuss why the series has become such a rage among children and adult alike. I want you to note the change it has brought.
People it has brought reading back into our lives.
God Bless J.K Rowling for that.
If you know of any more books that have kicked off a strom, please let me know. I'd love to get my hands on it :-)
Comments
I think The Da Vinci Code also created a lot of hype. It created some controversies also. I personally luved the book. Although I did like Angels and Demons better.
Cheers,
Archie
I never read Harry porter even though I had the soft copy with me.. And I am not planning to read it also.. coz.. I do not feel like.. May be something beyond my interest..
But I agree with Archie, I am a great fan of Dan Brown series.. And Angels and Demons.. it is superb.. Da Vinci code also, with lot of twists.. Controversy ... But I too liked A&D more than D'code. I love to read the inspirational books. So definitely, Poulo Coelho series.. I have a good collection of these books with me..:)
Harry zindabad!