Mosaic Monday~ Escape Into The Pages

I have over 300 books on my book shelves.

Books are my passion

and so the number 300 doesn't seem like a lot to me.

Every few months

I do my best to weed out some of my books.

I take them to a used book store

and if I can't get rid of them there then I donate them.

If it weren't for my husband complaining

I would never get rid of any of my books.

Mostly, I read and own non-fiction.

I love learning and so I would say the bulk of my book collection

is in the personal finance and leadership and success category.

I also have a large collection in

astrology, the paranormal, books on writing & true crime.

My dream house which I envision in my mind

has a built in library from floor to ceiling

with sliding ladders to reach the top.

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A Venetian Affair is my all time favorite love story. 

The author re-created this true love story

based on the letters he discovered written by the couple.

The man in the story is the author's ancestor.

The astrology books...

Love Cards, Encycolpedia of Dreams, & Encyclopedia of Birthdays

are three books I constantly read.

They sit on my side table next to my chair in the living room.

Of course,

I have a whole shelf dedicated to astrology books alone.

The other book showcased in my mosaic

is a book I started a few months back

but

never finished reading

because lately

I find I get carried away reading blogs.

I spend hours a day

hopping from one blog to another

and then re-visiting blogs that have updated more than once

in a day.

But I love my books.

I like owning them.

I like to touch them,

smell them,

 mark up the pages with yellow highlights

and sometimes I scribble notes in the margins.

Of course,

I only mark up the pages in non-fiction books.

They are my learning tools

and I find myself referencing them often.

What do you like to read, and why?

Here's a recommendation:

Little Red House where Mary hosts Mosaic Monday.

You won't be disappointed.