Books Retain Place in Hearts of Many
In a cynic’s world, books are obsolete. They have been overtaken and out-sold by gossip magazines, lad rags and tabloid newspapers. Nobody wants to read the book when they can watch the movie.
Yet take a look around you next time you hop on the bus or stroll through your local park. Despite the efforts of online reading sites and the massive TV industry, people are still flicking open paperbacks and slim volumes of verse. One journey on the train could have you sitting opposite a biography, a crime fiction, chick lit, children’s novels, self-help, a Russian classic.
Perhaps we are sick and tired of being over-saturated with the glossy quick-fix entertainment provided by TV. Whatever the reason, the world is definitely switched on to the printed word. Why not join the crowd? Books are not just a great alternative to another night watching the same old re-run of Friends; they are thoughtful gifts, teaching tools and sources of inspiration.
Make the most of the internet and search online for great deals on books. There are hundreds of websites and companies to choose from, with huge choice as well as informative blurbs about each publication, as well as guides to different genres and authors. It has never been easier to get involved with the written word. Even supermarkets are getting in on the act: Asda now has an extensive range of publications and books on offer, as well the usual groceries and clothes.
What kind of book do you want to buy? A British classic, such as The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy (recently adapted for film by Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, as A Cock & Bull Story)? Or a celebrity biography, of anyone and everyone from Geri Halliwell to Che Guevara? If you need help in the kitchen there are thousands of cookbooks, for all abilities and tastes; all can be reached just by going online and ordering.
So put down your magazines for a day or two and pick up a paperback. Buying books online is an easy way to a great experience.