Friday, 16 September 2011
A Quote About Reading
I always liked the quote "Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly." I read it in Inkheart ages ago, and I'm amazed I still remember it. I only read the book once, but I raced through it so fast that it was like I only tasted it. Most books I 'devour', but that's not the same as reading them. I do read fast - I can't really help it. But the books I really love are the ones I can go back to over and over again, and look at it a different way every time. Those are the ones that really stick with you.
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Which books fit the category of chewed and digested for you?
ReplyDeleteA good start Emily.
Great choice of quote and description. Also very true.
ReplyDeleteGood job.
Great job explaining what this quote means to you. I couldn't help but smile reading this quote as we don't usually think of tasting, devouring, or digesting our books in a literal sense. But, if you aren't literal with the quote, you find it's real meaning is so true! I agree with everything in your explanation, great post.
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