I will also say this--I firmly believe that everyone should find time for leisure reading. By this I mean, take time to read something that you are not required to. I always hear people say they "don't have time" or, in school, were required to read and thought it would suffice. I could go on and on about how much reading benefits a person (benefits such as gaining a greater appreciation for those outside of oneself, or even just a better vocabulary), but I will restrain myself.
Just an example: one of my close friends always has claimed to "just not be a reader," and didn't mind not finding the time or desire to sit and read through a 400 page book. Being the obnoxious person I can be, and just knowing this friend so well, and knowing how much she was missing out on, I followed her around with books for a while. I'd place one on her nightstand, her bed, anywhere. It was a bit of a joke for us, but one day she picked up the first Harry Potter book, and it just went from there. I love it! So READ READ READ!
This week, I'm going to put this book up, because I was discussing it with a friend this weekend. My brother recommended it to me in high school, and since then, I've read it multiple times, and it is still just as good. Orson Scott Card is a very intelligent author, and also penned sequels and complimentary novels to this little gem. You can find more information on it here.
I will say though, it is not for everyone, primarily due to its sci-fi nature (I love it though!). If you don't like that genre, just note that it is a very good commentary on society and politics, if you can force yourself to get past the "Nebula Winner" aspect.
Oh yes, Happy Thanksgiving!
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You know what book I don't want to read? That Red Sun one. Or Red Star. Either way, I'm done with it.
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