Well read

This is probably the book that got me to start reading. Though I was writing long before that. But it has been through so much. When I was nine years old I traded my A honor roll ribbon on the bus home from school for this book. Ever since then it has gone on every trip with me. I even had it in my backpack growing up just in case I wanted some light reading. Some people bring pillows and stuffed animals on the plane or car trips when they were younger, I brought this book. And yes I used it as a pillow. I don't know why I find it so comfortable. But as you can see it is well loved, falling apart, has been wet, dried, ripped, written in and torn from years of use.
When I was younger and tried to run away it was the book of choice that I would bring. So we have been through a lot together.

In any case I want to discuss how used and love books are awesome. I have always been one to go into an antique bookstore and rescue the forgotten books I find there. I feel that I am doing a grand favor by saving them from the garbage or fire. These delicate books should be treated with respect and are extremely beautiful. I believe now people are recognizing that beauty and are also adding them to their collection.  (And yes, if I ever received a duplicate of a book even Harry Potter I would gladly accept it into my collection. I have always told my kin that if I got a Harry Potter book for any holiday I would be as pleased as ever.)

Now to the main topic!

**I also know that this is very personal but I always cringe when I see books being abused. As if the abuse is directed at the author. I mean that as in, if you burn the book or cut the book you are in turn doing that to the author. I know that isn't true. But that's just a random thought. 

I mention this because I have recently seen people make purses out of hardcover books. Now I think these are the cutest things I have ever seen! I also really want one. But I still feel a little guilty about destroying the book. Though on the plus side having the book out in public may make others have the desire to buy and read that book again. 

Save the Books! Save the Authors!

The Page Girl

p.s- I'm trying to dig up an old paper on the "Death of the Author" I wrote my Freshman year of College discussing the dying age of written literature. I know this will bring up some bitter topics. But I just want to have my opinion out there.