Young Love

My love affair with books started when i was like 7 or 8 yrs old, my father bought an entire collection of encyclopedia, and i used to open them because i didnt have books for young girls, instead i was opening them because i liked the pictures, beautiful dresses in different centuries, different places in different countries. At that time, i wasn't aware they would be affecting me from a young age. Maybe thats why i'm weird, because i have seen many things in books. But I looked at books as a window to another worl, where the story exists, where i am the one watching the events, witnessing each moment and relating to the main character. When i'm reading, especially a good one, the world just stops and i will have to finish it whatever happens. Nowadays, i got hooked on "ebooks", virtual books that can be  read in the mobile or ipad or kindle. Of course, its not as special as the hardbound, but then i like ebooks, because i can get them for free. (will never tell how) I always believed books are meant to be free, it shouldnt be too expensive for anyone. 

 

I used to borrow books in the library during my young days, and i would always have trouble returning them back. Because of that the library staff already knew who i was, and eventually i became one of the library volunteers. It was good because i could borrow as many books as i can. ( normal students could buy only 2) and also i can take my time as much as i want . We didnt have enough money to spend on books i like and i remember trading books with my friends. Now, im collecting ebooks, and sharing it with friends.

I grew up with stephen king books as my first loves, but while growing up, reading scary stories are scarier than watching one, because you are imagining every line, its much crazier. then i switched to thriller books because i like adrenaline, the kind that keeps you awake, keeps you guessing. Love stories bores the hell out of me, first pages i already know whats gonna happen. however, young adult books have sprung out and i get hooked. maybe its the feeling of being young again, being free to love, to expect anything. unlike when your older, you become a realist.

It started with eleanor and park, young adult fiction story, love story about a red haired plump girl and a korean cutie, what a pair. Its being told so simple, so transparent. Like i could imagine a soft spoken clear voice telling me the story as it happens. the twist in the happens, makes it more applauding. Although i must admit, having young girls read this kind of plot, does alarm me. I mean most young adult stories always are about teenage rebellion.

Then again, does anyone care?