Monday, October 05, 2009

Books & Bliss

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?"

36 comments:

  1. Wilde is going wild with the quote, -- it seems to me! anyway, talk of reading...and i am just happy!

    Good post Rak :)

    wishes,
    devika

    On the previous response -- You are right :)

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  2. I love it also to read a GOOD book
    its relaxing for me :)
    greetings
    Anya :)

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  3. 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?
    between how is Inglourious Basterds and wake up sid?

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  4. The only stuffs I read these days are all these blogs !! :D :D :D

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  5. Hi 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!
    And also to read some books. I'm finishing Zafón's «The Shadow of the Wind"; amazing!!
    Have a great week!

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  6. Gee... Reading that has given me the resolve to go to the library and pick up some books. Thanks. :)

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  7. I'm with you on this one. Books make everything okay. Everything! :)

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  8. That's a great quote. The first time that I read it here.

    I agree with you on your opinion about books, and reading.

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  9. I seriously wish Mr. Wilde is right, coz I am reading too much these days.

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  10. Have you seen/read 'The Picture Of Dorian Gray?'

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  11. I drift somewhere in between when talk about books

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  12. I share your enthousiasm completely!
    I am reading a novel these past few days that I can't wait to open every evening..
    Such a Bliss when it happens!

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  13. 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!!!

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  14. I wonder how people are able to read so many books... I struggle with one book for about 6 months!

    Destination Infinity

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  15. I used to be a voracious reader in my younger days... Now not much time... too many distractions and pressures...

    Loved the quote !!

    cheers

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  16. Devika Chechi

    Indeed! 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?

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  17. Anya

    That’s good to know! I can understand how it feels to read a good book! Priceless indeed!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  18. Anish

    You 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

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  19. Vimmuuu

    That’s quite a bit too! Isn’t it?

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  20. Gil

    Thanks for the title, I will look it up! Coming from you, I know it will be very interesting!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  21. AJ

    Now, that’s the way to go budd!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  22. Absolutely Normal Chaos

    Thanks! Indeed, books make everything OK! :)

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  23. Mohsin

    I’ve always looked upto you, for the matter that you read! U r awesome dude!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  24. Anil

    Its one of my favourites! Thanks very much for your visit and comments! Also, glad to know that you enjoy books!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  25. Unsure Ascetic

    Me 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!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  26. Vee

    No! 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!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  27. Survivor

    Each of us has his own degree of intensity as far as indulgence goes! 

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  28. Marie

    Glad to know that you are a book lover too! Oh U bet, the evening bliss in incomparable!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  29. Shooting Star

    Nothing 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! 

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  30. DI

    Lol! You remind me of a friend, who says this often!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  31. Vishwanath Sir

    Yes, understandably, as one makes progress in life, one loses the ability to keep up with passion and finds oneself immersed in responsibilities more!

    Cheers

    Rakesh

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  32. crosswords- book store??

    I lend books from nearby lending library..i feel we can read forty such books instead of buying single book for 400 rupees!;)

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  33. Sri

    Yes - 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

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