The real 3D reading experience!
Is anyone else out there a bookworm?
Like as in, you start a book and find it almost impossible to stop until you have turned that last page? I am a certified bookworm from a very long line of bookworms (right Jeanie?). I do try hard not to give in to the little printed-paper obsession I have. I just don’t get things done when I am mid-book! I honestly hadn’t read a book for months when I went online the other day and saw THIS little box-set for sale…
The trilogy of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (which is an excellent film I had seen a couple of weeks earlier starring Daniel Craig and the amazing Rooney Mara)… and I thought: WHY NOT?
After all, I had put in dozens and dozens (and dozens) of late nights and long days on all the other projects in my life – for our business, for our industry, for our family. Nothing much for me though, so I DESERVED it right? Yar. Unfortunately I had forgotten how BAD my obsession is – especially when the books are AWESOMELY researched and written. With spell-binding plots and fabulous protagonists.
Added to that, this box set was bound in some textural material with stylish simple design.
And add to THAT, the books are printed on thick, rough-cut paper…
Just LOOKING at these books makes me want to touch them…
I bet you can almost SMELL that fresh paper aroma from there, right?
And did I mention how well these books are written… fast and furious and fun. I gobbled them up… I read the words, I touched and flicked the pages, I inhaled the fragrance, I went into another world (hello Sweden!). The FULL reading experience…
And I was then was devestated to read that the clever, clever author Steig Larsson died within months of completing them. At the age of just 50.
Made me deeply sad. What a waste of an enormous talent. But what an amazing legacy he has left… inspiring for readers and wanna-be authors alike.
Apparently I have shared my reading gene with my kids…
Violet was BESIDE herself when this series arrived in the post yesterday… Jeanie and I grew up reading the Misty of Chincoteague series. And my daughter is as horse-mad as I was.
We have already begun sharing the tale (I am reading most passages to her, as some of the words are way beyond Year 2 level).
And the illustrations help keep that little imagination fired up!
Dash didn’t miss out – we had searched and searched for the perfect book for him…
This story follows the ‘Prince Charmings’ from all the traditional Fairy Tales (instead of their princesses) and is hilarious and action-packed.
With the most incredible illustrations to get yourselves lost in…
Their interest excites me particularly because both Dash and Violet are dyslexic. Both wear tinted glasses to help those blessed words stay ON the page – it was a diagnosis which devastated me originally (a few months ago). They read slowly, for sure. But they READ. And that makes my heart sing.
Because there are so many worlds out there to experience through the magic of books. And their processing problems, which cause both a degree of difficulty I have never experienced, doesn’t seem to have completely prevented them immersing themselves in stories. And with their special glasses, a door I thought had shut, has swung open for them both…
A few questions to leave you with today….
Are you are a bookworm?
Do you know anyone with dyslexia? Anyone who has overcome it to read happily for fun?
Are you an old-fashioned book reader, or an e-book fan?
What novels do you recommend? (For adults or kids)
🙂
BB
24 Comments
jen
Bookworm – absolutely.
Loved the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy.
Old fashioned book reader – yes, but thinking about an e-reader. Just figuring out what to get.
As for dyslexia and reading I don’t know of anyone.
jen´s last blog post ..Bare
Bragger
I’m a bookworm from way back. I bought a Kindle, then sold it because I missed the feel of pages between my fingers. After a few months, tough, I missed the convenience of having hundreds of books available at my fingertips, so I bought another one. I mostly read on my iPad.
So glad your kids can read (and like to) with their dyslexia. I haven’t often heard of folks who had that problem and loved reading enough to try to compensate for it. Congratulations on finding something that works.
Bragger´s last blog post ..Unexpected (And Most Welcome) House Guest…..
BB
Yes – the thought of having all those books at my fingertips is what temps me so… imagine how LITTLE I would get done then though!!!
Anne
Bookworm … heck yeah. I still prefer the ‘old fashioned’ book.
Yes I know people with dyslexia but they don’t like reading that much.
I love Monica Mcinerney, Nicholas Sparks, among many, many more.
For kids I would recommend Roald Dahl, Emily Rodda (Deltora Quest, Rowan of Rin)
Anne´s last blog post ..Terrible Tuesdays
Debby
Yes. I know people with dyslexia, and what impresses me the very most is that you’ve taken action and figured out how to help your children. On top of that, you have given them the desire to read despite its difficulty. Good job, Mom!
I read to my children all the time. They all had the Winnie the Pooh books read to them. The Ramona series. Peter Pan. The Narnia books.
My favorite tack? I’d put them to bed at eight and allow them to beg me into letting them read in bed for a half hour. They thought they were getting away with something, never realizing that I was putting them in bed 1/2 hour before I meant them to go to sleep just so that they WOULD read the 1/2 hour.
You’re terrific. Have I told you that lately?
PS Dylan loved the ‘Redwall’ series.
Debby´s last blog post ..Irony
BB
We haven’t TOTALLY figured it out Deb. And I am kicking myself that Dash got to Year 5 before we nailed the issue properly. But I thank God we live in a time where solutions ARE available… maybe not TOTAL solutions, but aids that help anyway.
🙂
BB
Fiona
BB, I’m a fellow book-a-holic and have recently been converted to an e-reader. Definitely not as pleasant an experience as the ‘real’ deal, but so much easier than trying to store the great collection of literature gathering in every unused corner. I haven’t read the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, but will be sure to now. Thankfully, my kids are also avid readers. Love everything Roald Dahl, also JK Rowling, Wimpy Kid, Narnia, in fact absolutely anything! So wonderful that despite the obstacles, you are providing an incredible example to your kids. Hope they continue to flourish.
Fiona´s last blog post ..Raspberry Coconut Slice … The Recipe
Ainsley
Love reading, just don’t allow myself the privilege very often because it consumes me. Havent been able to convert to the electronic kind. Love paper: the smell, the feel and the look. Have a pile beside my bed that I only ever get to read a page or two of before falling asleep and then have to retread those 2 pages the next night!?
Kids are eager readers but struggle a little to find variety in junior fiction. (I’m talking 9-10 year old boy) Kindle reader is s newly acquired gadget belonging to 9 year old…birthday present from Grandma. He’s using both the reader & paper versions.
After reading your post I know which book I’m going to buy and read on flight home tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration…
Ainsley
Love reading, just don’t allow myself the privilege very often because it consumes me. Havent been able to convert to the electronic kind. Love paper: the smell, the feel and the look. Have a pile beside my bed that I only ever get to read a page or two of before falling asleep and then have to retread those 2 pages the next night!?
Kids are eager readers but struggle a little to find variety in junior fiction. Already consumed JK Rowling, Wimpy kid, Roald Dahl (I’m talking 9-10 year old boy) Kindle reader is s newly acquired gadget belonging to 9 year old…birthday present from Grandma. He’s using both the reader & paper versions.
After reading your post I know which book I’m going to buy and read on flight home tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration…
SleeplessInKL
My kids and I are voracious bookworms. I wish Amazon ships Kindles to Malaysia. I would love a device that I can use under any lighting condition…and an unbelievably long battery life to boot.
Have you read Stephen Wing’s ‘Eyes of the Dragon’? It’s nothing like his usual work — a fairy tale for adults, you could say.
The kids loved the Harry Potter/Percy Jackson/Wimpy Kid series. I’m now looking for a new series for them to read.
Kudos to yr kids for their love for reading despite their dyslexia!
Kelly
Just for the record, the Swedish sub-titled versions of the movies (all three) are excellent as well.
I love to read and could make zillions of suggestions for you AND the kiddos, but I’ll spare you. 😉
Always a fan of “real” books (I have more than I have room for on my many, many bookshelves) I’ve also become a fan of e-books. I see pros and cons to both.
Kelly´s last blog post ..Taking a break
BB
Oooohhhh… all THREE??? Sounds like an busy afternoon to me!
🙂
Steph
Complete bookworm, but do own a Nook. My passion for reading started way back in 2nd or 3rd grade with the Nancy Drew series. Dad would buy me three books every two weeks and they would be read a couple of times each before the new ones were brought home.
I love the Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon!
I like my Nook for traveling, so much easier than carrying 3 or 4 books!
Glad to know both of your young ones enjoy reading, unfortunately my oldest of three is the only one that caught the reading bug.
Nancy in Iowa
Oh, bookworm definitely! It started in my early years – as a young teen I was often caught by Mom reading in bed after I was supposed to be asleep. I wish she had had Debby’s idea, so I could have read in bed legally! Funny thing is she had been a teacher and loved books – but didn’t really become a bookworm until her 90s. I read to my daughter when she was little, and a few years ago I began reading to my mom, who was then 100. We had some wonderful evenings together like that.
My library struggles to keep me in books because I can’t afford to buy everything like I used to. I don’t have a Kindle or other e-book reader and, anyway, like Captain Jim Kirk I prefer to HOLD a real book. I’ve read lots of young adult books – especially the Harry Potter series – but mostly read suspense, mysteries, VAMPIRES, and crime novels. I especially like Stephen King, Lee Child (the Jack Reacher books), and…I could go on forever! Have several books on hand now from my library and am currently reading some Michael Palmer – medical suspense similar to Robin Cook’s books. My grandson – only one – is just over 2.5 now. Diane reads to him, but as soon as I can manage to move back East, I plan to immerse him in books!
Re the question about dyslexia – I’ve known only a couple of adults, but I’m sure I know more who don’t talk about it. I’m so happy you found something that helps. The first dyslexic I met had a horror story of being thought retarded and treated as such. This was years before it was finally understood. You are amazing – and your kids will thrive with you as their mother!!!
Colin (HB)
Yep I am and certainly was a bookworm!
Still enjoy historical books and biographies and I still have my first 4 books! Given to me for birthdays 1,2,3 and 4.
My Friend Flicka, Thunderhead, Green Grass of Wyoming and finally Black Beauty!
All carefully wrapped up in plastic covers!
Now I am a collector of classic DVD’s of which I am over-protective! ha ha.
My motto: Never loan, you’ll never see them again.
Cheers
Colin
Hippomanic Jen
I’m definitely a bookworm and seem to be able to either do ‘real’ or ‘pretend’ books. I loved being overseas with a few on my phone, which cut down on how much junk I had on me, but was dreadful when I was charging my phone at the inconvenient power point away from the bed.
Favourite books growing up? Anything by LM Montgomery (‘Anne of Green Gables’ her most famous); Eileen Mitchell’s ‘Silver Brumby’ series – horses and Australian to boot; and Mary Grant Bruce’s ‘Billabong’ series (Australian and outback – although you need to be careful with one of the early ones as there is a tragic horse related storyline in one of them).
Maybe these were my late primary good reads. My early primary school favourites were the ‘Bottersnikes and Gumbles’ by Wakefield, again Australian, but last I checked they were out of print and second hand copies were worth a fortune.
Colin reminded me of my love of Black Beauty, too, but the original is pretty dated language and style, I don’t know if it will translate into this century very well.
Lee-Anne
Bookworm
BOTH ereader and hard copy girl.
I collect my favourite authors in the oldest editions I can afford but also like to have an ebook copy to cart around and share. My 3D books are to gorgoeus to share LOL. I do enjoy reading on the ereader at times because it is light to hold and when I was younger I got RSI from reading and how I was holding the book. Sounds silly I know.
As I child I struggle with school and didn’t really read at all until I was at least 9yo but when finally I overcome the hurdles I never stopped. I have governessed several kids with undiagnosed issues which as I left each job they were starting to treat.
I love Authur Upfield and his Dectective Bony series.
I love Sherlock Holmes books.
Famous Five by Enid Blyton
I love lots of authors but that is all I can remember tonight.
Colin (HB)
BB – Very interesting comments on reading.
“Dyslexia” is a fright at first for parents, but it can be overcome. I have 2 nephews and one niece who at an early stage were diagonised with this. All have overcome and doing exceedingly well in professional careers.
I discovered when I was working that I could not read properly and recall what was written on this format being used here on a blog. Seems that I had to have, what was called, control of the paper in my hands. So in my years as an analysist, I had to print out reports before I would properly respond. Weird and scary isn’t it? But that is life, I suppose?
Colin
Trudy
Love to read, in fact I have the 3rd book with me still not finished for a trip away. Both my kids are great readers, it keeps me poor but I love that they have a collection to read and re-read, have launched into iBooks though for the kids, to save carting around a dozen books, they usually end up on the floor of the car every trip.
BB
Totally bookmarking this post now guys – to come back to for book referrals!! Awesome. Thanks. ♥
KAddy
I am a huge fan of Rural Australian Non-Fiction – mainly biographies and auto bios (who’d of thought) I am developing quite an extensive library so when I am old and grey I can read them all again and remember how things used to be *sigh*
Fleur
I’ve always been a bookworm and my daughter is, as well, just so long as she has got the right book. My son on the other hand, can be a bookworm, especially as it approaches his chores time. ‘just one more chapter, mum!’
Tara
I am also a through and through bookworm. But it wasn’t always the case. When I was about 5 we moved from ‘The Bush’ into town so I could start school. I hated being stuck indoors all the time and would while away the hours daydreaming. Unfortunately this meant I fell behind, way behind on basic skills including reading. The headmistress of the school stepped in and had me come to her office once a week to read to her. Just the two of us. Very quickly I caught up to my classmates and then FLEW past them. (See Spot Run? Pah…baby stuff!) Ever since I have devoured books. I often read upwards of 35-40 books each year. Love reading!
Tara´s last blog post ..Happy Three Years
Manuela
I read a lot of interesting posts here. Probably you spend a lot of time writing, i know how to save you a
lot of time, there is an online tool that creates high quality, SEO friendly
articles in seconds, just search in google – laranitas free
content source
Manuela´s last blog post ..Manuela