When I was a child in the summer visiting my grandpa‘s farm. I really had no one to play with, so I discovered the complete works of Charles Dickens in their library during that summer. I read each and every one of them from cover to cover, and since then I have been hooked on reading and books. My grandparents gave me those books and I kept them until last year when I passed them on to my grandchildren. When you love books, you are never alone.

@doloresaquines1529

12 күн бұрын

Lovely memory Sandra! And Dickens is one of the best. I loved reading him as a child.

@barbaraoerding8157

11 күн бұрын

I totally agree. People who are well read have a better vocabulary, and in general, seem smarter and more interesting.

I love reading since childhood an still enjoy it.

Reading makes me feel less alone. I'll relate to the protagonist, and sometimes feel seen and understood by an author, dead or alive.

So true. Especially reading the Bible every day with Prayer

@alicemitchell3668

11 күн бұрын

Amen 🙏 what a comfort ❤

I find delight and escape from reading. Also, learning of other personalities and times. The Women and The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah brought me into the hardships I haven't experienced and strengths I haven't drawn from.

Since childhood, I have loved to read. I'd hop on my bicycle and ride to the Public Library every week, especially in the Summer. Curling up on my bed with a good book transported me to other worlds. "Caddie Woodlawn" was my favorite from that time. These days, I enjoy the calming of all the Miss Read books, set in rural England, with subtle humor and entertaining characterization in the stories. Always so good to see you, Margaret! I pray you are doing well.

@lifewithsandrahart

12 күн бұрын

Oh how I miss the public libraries and the mobile ones that traveled the back countryside here in the US. Nice memories. Thank you.

@doloresaquines1529

12 күн бұрын

@@lifewithsandrahartWe used to have those libraries here in Ireland too, way back in time.

I have been a life long reader. I come from a family of bookworms.

@doloresaquines1529

12 күн бұрын

Same here Susan! Loved reading since very Young. Nowadays there seems to be a decline in quality. So I love those books one can read and re-read. John McGahern; Patrick McGrath; Paul Bowles; Patrick White etc

@patricianigro637

11 күн бұрын

Me too and I love reading.

@patricialanton9599

11 күн бұрын

I love to read the Bible and Inspirational books ❤

@patricialanton9599

11 күн бұрын

Hello Margaret! Great Topic! This is the second time I listened to you today! I am so glad my Youngest Daughter Cintia Brookins brought you to my attention and I have been loving listening to you everyday. I think of you as a Dear friend. I especially like the topic of boosting my brain, getting out, talking to people, enjoying nature, making new friends! I have been following your advice and I feel Blessed. Thank you very much Margaret you have helped me so much. God bless you Dear friend ❤😊🎉

@marnasorensen988

11 күн бұрын

Me too. What a privilege!

Here in Ireland on 16th June each year we celebrate our famous son, James Joyce, on Bloomsday. His story "The Dead" from his collection titled "Dubliners" is one of the best. Re-read it so often. Music was hugely important to Joyce; here, the National Concert Hall's Roisin Dwyer writes for Culture about its role in his work and life and celebrates the lesser-known musician and music lover. 'Strange, almost incredible as it may seem now to his admirers, Joyce was more intent on becoming a singer than a writer.' -Oliver St. John Gogarty Joyce had an excellent tenor voice.

I enjoy books!

I love historical fiction among many others one of my favorite authors is Rosamunde pilcher I love learning about other cultures reading is pure escape for me

I’ve gone back to reading books. I have long Covid so the need for rest has brought me back to reading paper books and I’m quite enjoying that at my afternoon rest and being in bed at night earlier. I loved that book too Margret. A Gentleman In Moscow. I just watched a mini series of this story, that was very good too.

I enjoyed this and and I read to know more. I just finished Lady Tan and Her Circle of Women by Lisa See. I learned about a real Chinese female doctor in 1467 whose book is available today. The power of having a circle of women is a key to survival throughout various stages of life in the 1400s or 2024. This book is just an example, but reading of a book that interests you will enrich your life, give you a friend, and you are never along. The saying, "You never go to bed alone with a book." Thank you for thoughtful blogs.

Thanks, Margaret 🎉 I love to read, but would feel guilty about sitting for so long. Learning that it's helping my brain is wonderful. I especially love well-researched historical novels. Colleen McCullough is a favorite. Most people know her story "Thornbirds," but she was a prolific writer. Also, Edward Rutherford is another favorite. I didn't enjoy history in school (wars), but a good novel brings the people's perspective. Thanks again! No more guilt 🎉

I also love reading 📚 because, it takes you too another place and time🎉🎉🎉

I love to read! Always have. I read to learn and escape. I love historical fiction and cozy mysteries.

Margaret, I like to read. I believe books increase my wisdom.😊

Reading for me is learning and enjoyment. Mostly nonfiction. I finished reading The Auschwitz Escape a few days ago and now reading Daylight by David Baldacci. Reading has helped me with loneliness and being down at times, especially when I was a young woman away from family. And it still does for other reasons. Thanks Margaret.❤

Great talk Margaret. I love to read, about absolutely everything. I relax, no anxiety. History, fiction, & also support our amazing writers from NZ & Australia. ❤️x

@doloresaquines1529

10 күн бұрын

Yes, User4X. Great writers from that part of the world, including the Nobel prize winner, Patrick White. His books transport the readers to Australia.

I think my first love is books and a good story. I usually. Have two or more books from the library. It was very important for me to encourage my own children to read and provide books they enjoyed. Sadly I was teased and discouraged about reading as a child. But I did it anyway. Haha. I think reading probably helped me when my family moved often. Knowledge is priceless

I love mysteries. I try to guess the ending & so proud of myself when I get it right.

Margaret enjoyed the video. I've started reading novels approx 2 years ago and I'm hooked. Love thrillers. Its my escapism from the noisy world. Sitting in nature reading and a coffee just delightful.

I read constantly - so does my daughter. It’s sad when people say ‘I don’t have time to read’ .

My Mum always had a book on the go, and this encouraged me to read from childhood. I lived our visits to the local library. My first love was Noddy, then I went on to the famous five. My first ‘grown up’ books were Agatha Christie. I have enjoyed many genres and authors since then ❤

Thank you Margaret, I really enjoyed this video and it all chimed with me as I adore reading, mainly fiction but I will also dip into books about history, philosophy, travel, the natural world or anything that takes my fancy! I read to both relax and learn, and it is so good for my well-being. I live on my own but am never bored with all my wonderful books, and during difficult times escaping into a book has been very precious to me. Having read a lot of books also gives me self-confidence and lots of interesting things to talk about!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I enjoy self help and non fiction. This conversation has encouraged me to pic up some very dusty books again .😊 Thanks Ladies.

Some books I read many times and loved: Little women (Louise May Alcott), Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen), To kill a mockingbird (Harper Lee), A room of one's own (Virginia Woolf). All women writers.

I hated reading at school and only started to read when I was 20 and working in Switzerland in a hotel. I shared a room with a girl from London who was really into Agatha Christie and feeling bored one afternoon in my 'zimmerstund' I borrowed a book and my passion for reading took off and have loved reading ever since. I read on average at least 3 books a month,more when I'm on holiday. I read every type of book from fiction, biographies and classics. oh and self help books too. I have read all the classics ones which we were supposed to read at school, Lord of the flies, Animal Farm and Orwell's 1984 which amazed me his view of the future taking into consideration he wrote it in 1948....I'll stop here because I could go on and on about my love of books I have lived in Italy for quite a while and although I haven't been to school here I'm really fluentnand have read a few books in Italian too the first one was 'The bridges of Maddison County' my daughter had it and I loved it. By the way I really look forward to your videos

Love to read, try to do it every day even if just for a few minutes. If I have time I have chia tea and read and it feels like such a treat!!

Reading serves my desire to learn about other parts of the world. You can learn so much about a place by reading a book set in it. As you said, it definitely increases my vocabulary with new words I can often use in everyday language. It also offers me an escape from a world I may not want to deal with. I’m sometimes sad when coming to the end of a book because I want it to go on.

@sixtyandme

10 күн бұрын

So true!!

Thank you Margaret for sharing your thoughts and how reading a variation of books..expands my outlook and understanding.... Must say, you really do suit the colours today... your such a wonderful lady.❤

I like to listen to podcasts or documentaries while colouring. Having my hands busy helps me concentrate on the story or information.

@sixtyandme

9 күн бұрын

I am a huge fan of coloring too!!

Yes, I read a lot. :) Mostly actual paper books but also Kindle and online articles. On the two brain hemispheres, one non-fiction book I just started reading is by Iain McGilchrist called "The Master and His Emissary." It's extremely interesting! The fiction book I'm working on is a huge low-fantasy tome called "Little, Big" by John Crowley (published in 1981). I was lucky enough to meet Neil Gaiman a few years ago and it's one book (the new edition) he's recommended to his fans. I agree that reading is a great activity for our brains, minds, and hearts. 🤓

This was a wonderful video, I have always loved to read and I think it can be very helpful when dealing with stress. After a tough day at work, I love to sit with a relaxing book and unwind. My goal for the next few months is to read all of Jane Austen's six books., I love the movies but have never read all of her books. I have read Persuasion and am now working on Emma.

I love books, all kinds. Self help, health telling you all kind of how to stay healthy. Love a good mystery, and a good love story, or historical novel. Very relaxing,and entertaining. Always read alot as a child also.😊

I read only to learn and grow. I don’t like fiction, I feel like I’m wasting my time. I’m sure there are wonderful fictional book, for some reason I don’t gravitate there unless it’s a story I can learn from. Thanks Margaret. ❤️

Thank you 🙂

Have you read Barbara Erskine books? They're historical ghost books and they're all wonderful. She has a new book out on 1st August - I can't wait!😊

i read fiction to escape, though i read a great deal of non-fiction to learn there are some wonderful people on YT who review all kinds of books.

I read because it gives my imagination a work out , escaping in the world of the characters. 🥰

I read for wisdom. I like to read about things that are true. I used to read the romance novels all the time and I changed. I love to read about people’s real life. I don’t read as much as I used to. I will check out a lot of true things on KZread to read.❤

QUESTION: I would love to know which 10-minute history blogs you referred to and which books you loved on medieval times or anything else. Thank you!

A Gentleman in Moscow…wonderful!!!

@sixtyandme

9 күн бұрын

Have you seen the movie? I can't view it here in Switzerland right now, but it looks wonderful!!

@sandraharrill4876

9 күн бұрын

@@sixtyandme, Yes! It is fabulous!

@sandraharrill4876

9 күн бұрын

@@sixtyandme, it’s a series of several parts. The actors are so great! You can’t help but connect emotionally with the characters. Oh my gosh! You are right there, feeling what they feel. I hope you get to see it some day.

Good Tuesday 🌅 Margaret🎉🎉 nice 🙂👍 topic , I have always love reading📚 you look lovely in green 💚💚 the color look's good on you. Enjoy your ☕ day.

I reach for non-fiction a lot - self help. But when I want escape I like a good page turner. I like memoirs too. But the best read is Jenny Lawson. Try “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” or “Furiously Happy.” LOL books. ❤️

I lost my spouse and lm always looking for books that can help me to manage the intense pain that lm going through, so lm reading " a grief observed" by C S Lewis a great Christian writer.

@sixtyandme

9 күн бұрын

I have heard that is a good book. Also others recommend Norah Ephrom - she wrote a book after the loss of her husband. Take care of yourself please.

It is appalling the amount of "chick lit" rubbish that is published bowadays. And sells! So there must be a market for it. Fortunately, there have been great writers , the kind one reads and re-reads.