National Friends of Libraries Week

Since 2005, the American Library Association has promoted National Friends of Library Week to recognize the dedication of friends groups across the nation.

I didn't know until this morning that we are nearly at the end of National Friends of Libraries Week. This sounds like such a great organization. I love libraries and feel strange about not having a library card for one of the first times in my life. The reason is that I am reading through the bins of books that came to me as a gift. I do hope to finish up those books in the next couple months. After that I will be heading to my nearest library. It is the best and most economical way to keep up with the latest books. When property taxes are paid a portion always goes to the library and I really support this. A well read citizen is a treasure for society. I really believe that. Those who are unread are afraid of what may be discovered in a book and generally have very narrow and limited and fearful views of life. Sometimes I pity them but mostly I just want them to start reading. Okay off the soapbox now.

When was the last time you were in a library? For me it has been too long but I plan to fix that.

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Take care and stay cozy! 

Friday Favorites

A read a lot according to my husband. In my own mind I read more than some and less than others. If you asked for a favorite book most times I will tell you about what I am reading currently. I usually savor, enjoy, get lost in, and connect with the books I read and when done I move on to do it again with the next book. I read for entertainment and for education. 

With all that said I am currently reading "A Train to Moscow" written by Elena Gorokhova. From Amazon I will give you the following teaser.

In post-World War II Russia, a girl must reconcile a tragic past with her hope for the future in this powerful and poignant novel about family secrets, passion and loss, perseverance and ambition.

 

This book is written by someone who grew up in Russia. That gives her authentic insight into the characters and culture of the times and places she takes us to. Not to the end yet but it has been so good I will just go ahead and recommend it now. 

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