Ever since we were kids, books have taken us on incredible adventures where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary situations, where the real world blends with realms full of magical, mythical and often dangerous creatures. Whether falling through a rabbit hole into Wonderland or stepping through an old wardrobe into Narnia.
Knowing I’d be writing the August blog about Happiness heightened my awareness of the topic. I started noticing happiness comments and quotes all over. Here are some that caught my attention:
“Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go” attributed to Oscar Wilde
“There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way” Thich Nhat Hanh
Summer is the perfect time to escape the rush of everyday life and immerse ourselves in wonder of stories. We are often caught up prioritizing speed and productivity, that we forget to slow down and savor the stories we are reading. Doing so can be a transformative experience. So, let’s set aside our to-do lists, find a cozy nook, and explore the reasons why it’s important to indulge in some pleasure reading.
There is nothing better than reading a great book in the warm sun! Listening to the birds singing & Mother Nature coming to life!
The flowers are blooming and the air smells fresh & clean! If you’re wondering what to read next on your beautiful spring day!
Growing from seeds is another option to consider and April is the month to get going. Growing from seed offers you a cheaper method of growing vegetables and can give you options not offered at your local nursery. It is more time consuming and requires extra work but the results can be more rewarding.
These titles have been recommended by Oceanside Library patrons who have been attending our Page Turners Book Chat. This program meets once a month as a place for bookworms to recommend new books to each other. It is not only a great place to make a new ‘to-be read’ list, but a place to make new friends and chat. All are welcome to join!
