Library Lines
You know what’s really fun for me? Discovering that people actually take the time to read “Library Lines!” Who knew? I mean, I write something every week, email it to The Pocahontas Times, and then it’s off my mind until the next week. So when I get some kind of confirmation that people are reading my words, it’s a pleasant surprise.
This morning, a patron came in with a recent Library Lines article in hand. It was about good audio books. She and her husband are driving to Indiana, and she thought he would enjoy four out of the five or so titles I mentioned. However, much to her disappointment (and my delight) they were all checked out!
“Wow! People really read your column,” she said, as I grinned.
Last week, another patron came in to tell me he has a long to-read list, thanks to my book reviews.
“I’ve got to stop reading your article,” he said in mock frustration. I hope it was mock; I’m pretty sure it was.
I was so pleased!
Then there is Mr. Dick Evans, of Hillsboro. Mr. Evans actually takes the time to send me letters in the mail, discussing some point of my article and sharing his thoughts with me. I love his letters, but was just thinking that I need to take the time to respond to his correspondence. It’s so easy to let things get away from you!
So this week’s article is a giant “Thank you!” to everyone who takes the time to read Library Lines, comment on my book reviews, seek out the titles I recommend and give me that boost to keep sharing my love of books and literature with you.
You can rest assured that I love a good book discussion, so next time you’re in McClintic, stop by my office and let me know what you’ve been reading! I can always use new ideas for upcoming reviews.
P.S. A few weeks ago, I did a review of the Amelia Peabody mysteries, written by Elizabeth Peters. It’s a series set in Egypt during the late 1800s to the early 1900s, full of information, fun characters and delightful adventures. I’m sad to report that Elizabeth Peters died recently. I’m saddened that we’ve seen the end of Amelia and Emerson’s adventures, and that we’ve lost such a good mystery writer.
Authors become almost like family when you love their books, and it’s a sad day when we lose a good one.