Musing Mondays is courtesy of Rebecca at Just One More Page. This weeks question is:
“Go to your bookshelf and pick a random book. No cheating now, just reach out and pick one. Now tell us about it – where did you get it? Why? Was it a gift? Does it hold any special memories? Did someone recommend it to you? etc.”
Great question. I wondered over to my bookshelves and the one that was staring me in the face was Life of Pi by Yann Martel. I have two copies, one is a normal paperback and the other is one that my husband bought me for our 5th wedding anniversary (wood anniversary). He tracked down a 1st edition, signed copy of the book as he knows how much I love it.
I first read Life of Pi on holiday in 2004 – I took it with me because we were going to Malaysia and part of the book is set in the waters around Malaysia. I just fell head over heels in love with this book and with tigers (see my earlier Musing Mondays post with my tigers on top of one of my bookshelves).
My book is now a treasured posession and is not allowed to be touched by anyone except me.
Thank you for sharing this. What a wonderful story. That’s why real books will always beat Kindle & co. I really wish small booksellers would get the message: everyone is so freaked out by the introduction of gadgets, they forget to see the forest behind the woods…
The book i pulled out is The Witches Of Eastwick by John Updike. A tatty second-hand book i wouldn’t swap for the world. It was given to me by my son, who was 9 back then, and secretly bought this book for my birthday from a second-hand charity shop with his pocket pennies. It truly is one of the most cherished possessions i have.
Caroline, I love that story about your book from your son. I can totally see how that would be a prize posession.
I am loving the stories behind everyone’s random books.
Oh yes, you have the book lust. And you are very lucky to have a husband that understand it and got you such a lovely gift.
I know – I’m lucky! He went to so much effort to get it ‘cos he knew I’d love it.
Hi Boof! I can’t believe I didn’t know about your blog before! It’s gorgeous
I really want the hardcover illustrated Life of Pi – friends in Aus have autographed copies too and I can understand their possessiveness! I’m tempted, when I finally get it, to stalk Martel and make him sign mine too!
Thanks Shannon! I’ve already got yours on my blogroll 8)