Bucket List: Books i want to gobble before I die

                      I am apparently a very deluded individual, who has somehow managed to survive years on end believing that she is an avid reader. Seriously, I used to think that I read enough, and that because I thought this, I also assumed I knew a lot in the life. The latter delusion cleared much faster and it is only now that it is dawning upon me that I have not even scratched the surface of the whole universe that is called books.
                     Reading plays, literature, some very famous classics, some not so famous non fiction was my idea of being well read. I would now like to clarify that I have only read a little more than some people I know, and have a whole lot to cover before I come even close to many many others.

                   My interest in books has been there since I was a child. To repeat the cliche, it provided me with a  parallel world which I could loose my self in, my shield during tough times. Well, I am at that stage in my life, where I would like to stop living so much (because, believe me, I do live way to much!) and start giving them as much attention as they truly deserve.
             
                         I know, many will assume that I am running away and hiding again with books, but for a change life is good (I hope I won't regret these words later) and I would truly like to give Books their due and the respect they deserve. I saw the movie Fahrenheit 451 which reflected a world where books were banned, where they were burned and where knowledge and free thoughts was a privilege few were able to enjoy. I want to be able to do it while I still can. I want to be able to read books which I want, even if they instigate violence, because they will make me think, will make me question and I deserve that. So does everyone else which is why I would recommend everyone reads.

               I am now going to undertake a bucket list of books, which I will read. My aim will be finish a book in a week or more depending on what time would do the book I am on justice. I also plan to now just keep posting my thoughts on each book. My first book, which I am about to finish is one which was recommended by my favorite person on earth right now, and what a book it is. Hang on for my thoughts on the Godfather (yes, I can't believe I hadn't read it till now!!!!) in my next blog....
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