Ike's Bookshop - where antiques, memorabilia and books meet. And book lovers... Some of my best memories from childhood, relate to books and book stores.
My mom and dad were voracious readers, and constantly needed to get new books to read. So we would often go to the book swop shop.
We'd be told to sit and read, while they browsed. It would take hours, so we'd end up 'browsing' too... looking at the book covers, trying to read, but basically just breathing in that old book smell, and relaxing and enjoying the vibe.
I think that's why I love reading so much. It has a happy connotation.
My mom and dad were voracious readers, and constantly needed to get new books to read. So we would often go to the book swop shop.
We'd be told to sit and read, while they browsed. It would take hours, so we'd end up 'browsing' too... looking at the book covers, trying to read, but basically just breathing in that old book smell, and relaxing and enjoying the vibe.
I think that's why I love reading so much. It has a happy connotation.
We also used to visit the library a lot. Probably once a week. At one point we used to go as a family, in the evenings. It was such a treat to have my dad do something with us during the week! The children's library was open as well, so my brother and I would hang out there a bit. eventually we'd find our way into the adult non-section books, where we would delight in finding books with weird pictures, and showing each other. By 'adult' I mean the grown up section!!!
My first book that i managed to complete was Black Beauty - it was a Ladybird book. And then I remember reading another one that had smaller writing, so the story was longer. I think I only managed a few lines at a time. But i remember getting through that book and being very proud, and being totally hooked. From there it was Secret Seven, Famous Five, all the Judy Blume books, Nancy Drew....
Now I love reading and I have books lined up. Its such a thrill to get to the 'sweet spot' of the book, and thoroughly enjoy the story. I prefer reading over watching TV, or movies.
We went to a talk held at Ike's Bookshop, in Florida Road. That's what brought all these memories to the fore - the bookshop is jammed with books, memorabilia and oddities. Its a treasure trove of goodies!! And books!!
I want to go back, just to smell that 'old book' smell again!!
My first book that i managed to complete was Black Beauty - it was a Ladybird book. And then I remember reading another one that had smaller writing, so the story was longer. I think I only managed a few lines at a time. But i remember getting through that book and being very proud, and being totally hooked. From there it was Secret Seven, Famous Five, all the Judy Blume books, Nancy Drew....
Now I love reading and I have books lined up. Its such a thrill to get to the 'sweet spot' of the book, and thoroughly enjoy the story. I prefer reading over watching TV, or movies.
We went to a talk held at Ike's Bookshop, in Florida Road. That's what brought all these memories to the fore - the bookshop is jammed with books, memorabilia and oddities. Its a treasure trove of goodies!! And books!!
I want to go back, just to smell that 'old book' smell again!!
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