Thursday, January 21, 2016

Bookish Thoughts...

On bookish traditions.  The other day at work one of my friends mentioned how when she was growing up, the "Book Fairy" came to her house every New Year's Eve bringing everyone a new book for the new year. How great is that? It's a tradition she's continued with her own children. And I was a little envious. The Book Fairy never came to my house when I was growing up. But I wish she had.

On The Shannara Chronicles.  I started to watch this new series on MTV, which is loosely based on Terry Brooks' novel The Elfstones of Shannara, but I kept getting distracted (and a little annoyed) by all the ways in which the series differs from the book. I was twelve when I first read this novel; and I loved it even though the ending broke my heart. It was the first time a book ever made me cry. Sadly, the TV series doesn't have quite the same effect. So in the end, I turned the TV off and reached for the book instead. And for 500 pages I was once again happily ensconced in the magical world of Shannara and the adventures of Allanon and the Elves, Wil Ohmsford and Amberle Elessedil.
Moral of the story: the book is always better.

Happy Reading!

8 comments:

  1. I am totally jealous of the family with the book fairy visiting! I did usually get a book for Christmas, but still.

    I have fond memories of reading the Shannara books, though I can't remember much about the actual stories now.

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    1. I know! Why didn't that book fairy come to my house?! Or yours?! :) But it is a fun tradition, isn't it?

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  2. I think I just decided to become my own book fairy. : )

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  3. I want a book fairy now -- do you think she'd come for grow ups?

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    1. I think she should! I wish there was a way to put all our names on her list. :)

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  4. Holy cow, I would love a book fairy! We have some Christmas book traditions, but nothing for New Year's.

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    1. Isn't that the best idea? I'm only sad I didn't know about it sooner. (Like when I was a kid!)

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