Pages of a book

We've all read books at some point or another - no, not educational ones, but stories, and the like. I'm the type of person who has shelves falling over with books. It brings a strange comfort, knowing that there are all these stories there, some fantastic ones, some really tragic ones, and others that seem like have written your story.

Each book I have read, I have formed an attachment with. The characters are like people I have known or currently know, bringing a realistic feel to the story. However, not all books are as deep and capturing as others. Some are just too long, too descriptive and have no soul to them. 

I have been on a book reading buzz lately. Having a lot of spare time, I decided to work my way through some of the unread books I have on my shelves. I started reading one the other night, and finished it within two nights of staying awake till 4 am. Although staying awake late comes naturally to me, having a companion in the form of a book, makes the sleeplessness worth it.

Upon finishing my previous book, I remember waking up and feeling so different. It's something I have often felt after reading a really good book. It almost put me in a daze, and a sort of sadness that it came to an end. You know you're reading a great book when you dread turning to the final chapter, and I completely dreaded it. 

In fact, a book I bought last summer from one of the "Best-seller" lists at Waterstones saw me do something I've never done before. I actually didn't read the last chapter at all. The whole book was far too amazing to finish, or to have an end to - especially when the ending wasn't what I wanted to read and accept. Okay, some of you may think I'm neurotic and pretty sad, but hey, reading books is like drifting off into another world - not to be mistaken with "escaping reality". As long as you know where to land your feet after you close the book, it's all okay.

There have been some stories that I have read, which have made me feel like "Wow, this person is actually writing exactly what I have been through/am going through/have witnessed through someone else" - it's a strange feeling when you read things like that, because it makes you feel a little less "abnormal" for feeling/doing those things you did then - and puts things into perspective. Although having said that, I don't need a book or a movie to tell me things I don't already know - before anyone comments on that.

So bloggies, pick up a good book and start turning those lovely pages filled with funny, tragic, serious, chilling, frightening, romantic and at times abysmal words. 

And of course, the obligatory song for the post today is - drum roll please! - Mine Again by Black Lab