For the love of books

I've spent my life surrounded by books. I have clear memories of being small and my dad reading Rupert the Bear with me before I went to sleep, and to this day I never sleep without delving into a book.

Every room of my house contains books, the bedroom, the bathroom and even a room dedicated to shelves of books. I am lucky enough to own original Strand magazines first published in 1891 and beautifully leather bound (in fact I have publications 1 to 16) It is so wonderful to escape for a minute, or an hour to where life was much more simple. In my hallway I even have bookish quotes written on old dictionary pages.

Because I'm quite literally running out of room for my books - I find it impossible to get rid of them - even if it's lending them out - I have recently purchased a Kindle Paperwhite, I've had kindles in the past and used the kindle app on my phone, but this simple device has changed my life. I can store so many books on it and can take it anywhere so that I can continue my passion anywhere I go.

I'm currently reading 11.22.63 by Stephen King. This book was recommended to me and I can't put it down. I shall write a review when I have completed it.

Books are one of the best ways to visit other worlds without leaving your sofa, for escaping what is going on around you and becoming someone else for just a little while!

Happy reading!

Harriet x

So this is the summer of starting out. This summer I fully intend to squeeze fun and experiences out of every waking moment.Blogging is a new thing to me so please be patient!

Recently, circumstances have meant that I have reevaluated what is important in life. Since starting my summer holidays I have filled each day with things that have made me smile. I've walked alpacas, fed tame sheep, hand fed ducks and geese, indulged in afternoon tea and a day at the spa. I've had the opportunity to visit some interesting places that I never imagined I would do, and i've climbed a big hill!

I'll keep this first one short but I hope to share the highs and the lows with you this summer and beyond so that you can see 'what Harriet did next'.

Harriet