Nothing is more fun than reading a good book, to me at least! Known for leading a very boring life and being very happy at that, you can well imagine my joy when over the last weekend, I splurged generously over of a dozen titles from Crossword - quite a collection indeed, to keep me going for a while!
Already having planned the merriment, I hurriedly watched the much talked about produces of Quentin Tarantino and Ayan Mukerji, back to back, and lost little time in hastening to Crossword next door!
The comforting quiet, enthusiasts milling about and soft instrumental melody playing ceaselessly through overhead speakers made a welcome and relaxing ambience - one I chose to settle down in the cozy confines of, beginning a long and enjoyable hunt for what I'd soon make mine with a joyous, rather elated sensation combined with the immense sense of pride and privilege of being able to own them!
About two odd hours, a dozen books and a sizeable sum later, I walked out of Crossword a very happy man and with good reason to be!
Was it not Oscar Wilde who said that "It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it?"
Wilde is going wild with the quote, -- it seems to me! anyway, talk of reading...and i am just happy!
ReplyDeleteGood post Rak :)
wishes,
devika
On the previous response -- You are right :)
I love it also to read a GOOD book
ReplyDeleteits relaxing for me :)
greetings
Anya :)
I love to read good books.But due to lack of time i'm not reading much now a days.Last time i read 'Our ice berg is melting' and chetan bhagats three books,that was almost 3 months back.Between which is the latest happening book?
ReplyDeletebetween how is Inglourious Basterds and wake up sid?
The only stuffs I read these days are all these blogs !! :D :D :D
ReplyDeleteHi Rakesh! Profiting from today’s holiday – the 99th anniversary of the Republic in Portugal - I’m happy to have some more time to surf the net and enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd also to read some books. I'm finishing Zafón's «The Shadow of the Wind"; amazing!!
Have a great week!
Gee... Reading that has given me the resolve to go to the library and pick up some books. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this one. Books make everything okay. Everything! :)
ReplyDeleteaah bliss!
ReplyDeletebooks.. yep great bliss..
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quote. The first time that I read it here.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on your opinion about books, and reading.
I seriously wish Mr. Wilde is right, coz I am reading too much these days.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen/read 'The Picture Of Dorian Gray?'
ReplyDeleteI drift somewhere in between when talk about books
ReplyDeleteI share your enthousiasm completely!
ReplyDeleteI am reading a novel these past few days that I can't wait to open every evening..
Such a Bliss when it happens!
the pleasure of being in a bookstore and browsing through books accompanied my melodious music is something else..it cant be described.....i love oxford book store n cha bar for this undescribabke pleasure it gives...ofcourse crossword stores are nice too!!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how people are able to read so many books... I struggle with one book for about 6 months!
ReplyDeleteDestination Infinity
I used to be a voracious reader in my younger days... Now not much time... too many distractions and pressures...
ReplyDeleteLoved the quote !!
cheers
Devika Chechi
ReplyDeleteIndeed! I love this quote and also Wilde’s works, the reason I chose to put it here!
Reading is a pleasure unlike any, isn’t it?
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Rakesh
Anya
ReplyDeleteThat’s good to know! I can understand how it feels to read a good book! Priceless indeed!
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Rakesh
Anish
ReplyDeleteYou should try to read more often for it will give you a wider perspective of live and all its nuances.
I liked Wake Up Sid, but was disappointed watching Inglorious Basterds
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Rakesh
Vimmuuu
ReplyDeleteThat’s quite a bit too! Isn’t it?
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Rakesh
Gil
ReplyDeleteThanks for the title, I will look it up! Coming from you, I know it will be very interesting!
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Rakesh
AJ
ReplyDeleteNow, that’s the way to go budd!
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Rakesh
Absolutely Normal Chaos
ReplyDeleteThanks! Indeed, books make everything OK! :)
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Rakesh
Magiceye
ReplyDeleteYes Sir, true bliss!
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Rakesh
Mohsin
ReplyDeleteI’ve always looked upto you, for the matter that you read! U r awesome dude!
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Rakesh
Anil
ReplyDeleteIts one of my favourites! Thanks very much for your visit and comments! Also, glad to know that you enjoy books!
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Rakesh
Unsure Ascetic
ReplyDeleteMe too! And I’m doing a lotta reading too, so yes, Wilde’s words come as a saving grace, if you know what I mean!
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Rakesh
Vee
ReplyDeleteNo! But now that U have said it, I’ll make it a point to do so! Oscar Wilde at his best, perhaps? Thanks for the input!
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Rakesh
Survivor
ReplyDeleteEach of us has his own degree of intensity as far as indulgence goes!
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Rakesh
Marie
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you are a book lover too! Oh U bet, the evening bliss in incomparable!
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Rakesh
Shooting Star
ReplyDeleteNothing can equate to the pleasure of being in a book store, as you said! I will, hopefully, live long enough to see a library at home!
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Rakesh
DI
ReplyDeleteLol! You remind me of a friend, who says this often!
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Rakesh
Vishwanath Sir
ReplyDeleteYes, understandably, as one makes progress in life, one loses the ability to keep up with passion and finds oneself immersed in responsibilities more!
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Rakesh
crosswords- book store??
ReplyDeleteI lend books from nearby lending library..i feel we can read forty such books instead of buying single book for 400 rupees!;)
Sri
ReplyDeleteYes - I prefer visiting crossword!
Right you are when you say its better to be a member of a lending library - but I do have a passion for books, not just to read them, but also to own them! :)
Cheers
Rakesh