A Thought for December:
December is the 12th month of the year with the shortest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere. The 6th is St Nicholas Day and the 21st is the winter solstice, the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Look to the heavens at 9 PM on the 13th for a sight of the Geminid meteor shower. Of course, it is also the month for celebrating Christmas, so why not give a book as a Christmas gift especially if you know someone who enjoys reading.
My search for more quotes on books and reading was well rewarded, so as promised, here are some others I have come across.
The knowledge that a good book is waiting for me at the end of a long day makes the day better. — Kathleen Norris.
Measuring time by book pages: I’ll wash the dishes after 50 pages, I’ll do the laundry after 200 pages, I’ll go to bed once I finish the book. — Annon.
The pleasure of reading in bed… no book can be appreciated until it has been slept with and dreamed over. — Eugene Field.
I read old books because I would rather learn from those who built civilization than those who tore it down. — Hooked on Books.com.
There is always time to appreciate a good book. — Greg Cox.
Things I do in my spare time: I buy books, research books, review books and rearrange books. Best of all, I read books. — Annon.
‘She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live’. — Anne Dillard.
A book is a dream that you hold in your hand. — Neil Gaiman.
If a book is well written, I always find it too short. — Jane Austin.
I love books as I don’t have to wait for the commercials to be over to find out what happens next. — Hookedtobooks.com.
Books are my favourite reason to lose sleep. — Annon.
Book collecting is, an obsession, an occupation, an illness, an addiction, a fascination, a fate, but not a hobby. — Hooked on books.
Interesting thoughts wouldn’t you say? A joyous and healthy Christmas to you all and happy reading.
B.W.
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