Libraries
Posted by vrleavittJun 14
I don’t know about you, but I go to my library almost weekly. It’s a great way for me to check out different books for free. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of audio books to keep me company on my commute. I’ve listened to books I probably never would have picked up before, just for sheer lack of time, and because of this, have made some great discoveries.
My daughter also loves going to the library and not only does she love the books, she likes to participate in many of the activities that the library puts on like story time and even Lego event!
No…it’s not library appreciation week. Yes…there is one, it’s in April.
But…Galleycat has put together a great list of The Best Library People on Twitter. It’s a very comprehensive list including writers, library students and even some libraries themselves. Be sure and check it out.
3 comments
Comment by Cheryl Malandrinos on June 15, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Am I a bad writer if I admit I rarely go to the library?
I get so many books as a reviewer, I don’t really need to go. My girls go from time to time, but with my kid’s blog and school book fairs, they usually have enough reading material to keep them busy.
The one reason I might go is to check out their selection of audio books. I don’t usually have those to review and they can be pricey.
Cheryl
Comment by V.R. Leavitt on June 15, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Ha ha ha…no! That doesn’t make you a bad writer! If I got books to review, I don’t know if I’d go as often, but I’m sure my daughter would. She owns lots of books too, but it’s nice to test drive before you buy. LOL
Comment by Karen Laskowsky on June 17, 2010 at 7:29 am
V – timely. Last week’s topic for the FaithWriters Challenge was “The Bookstore/Library” That’s where I set my story. It’s getting good reviews. I’ll find out today how I did. It may become a Friday Flash.
Now about libraries: I love them, but unfortunately, I end up in the bookstore more than the library. Usually because I don’t want to wait for the library to get a book I want to read. And since I’m a slow reader, I always have to renew or give it back before I’m done with it. If it’s a newer book, then I can’t renew it because there’s a waiting list for it.
But I agree that it’s a great place to borrow audio books.