Cactus Moon Publications discussion

I used to work near a library in Boise, Idaho. At this time there was no internet and I did not subscribe to cable. My curiosities were not satisfied with standard TV so I resorted to books.

I would go to the library and check out at least eight books at a time. All of them about true crime or true history. (I am an AVID history buff) I read the most amazing true stories - most have never been shown on TV.

I read about everything I could conceive of. Even a book supposedly channeled by an alien.

Reading can take us out of ourselves. I think this is necessary occasionally when we are clouded with our own drama. For me, this is therapy.

Currently, I am reading a historical fiction novel taking place in the 1800's when steamboats and steamboat entertainment was a way to beat life's doldrums.

Having a bad day? Read a chapter or two of any fiction novel and you can escape . . .if even for a little while.

I can relate to your first paragraph. Like my character Ellen, I grew up in a rural area, and the Saturday trip to the library was my savior. I checked out enough fiction books to last me until the next Saturday.

Reading stretches us and pulls us in different directions. Couldn't live without my books!

Thank you, Alayne! Glad to know it wasn't just some odd quirk. My coworkers use to laugh at me.