Power of Books

I am fascinated with books. There is something with having a new book that excites me.

The first book that I've read that really triggered my enthusiasm towards reading is Glass by Ellen Hopkins. Just then I have developed my passion towards reading. I've learned that it's her second book, continuation of Crank. I managed to find the very last copy they have of it in a local bookstore. And now, I'm saving up for the last book, which is Fallout.

I prefer hardbound-covered ones. But the paperback or soft cover ones comes cheaper. That'll do, too.

My father love books, too. We can spend the whole day in a bookstore, scanning and reading some of them.

My aunt likes reading, too. And so as my cousins.

But my mom and brother - not quite.

And I think, reading too much (because sometimes I read on 'against the light' places, as what my mom would say, and inside the jeepney.) contributed to the development of my astigmatism.

I find joy being surrounded by books.

It's like they have powers. They can take you to places, be somebody else, and improve your imagination you thought you've lost growing up.


It's like a necessity. To improve. To relax. To have fun.

Books are really great treasures everybody should have. And love.