Alone with a Book, But Not Lonely / myLot

New Zealand

May 12, 2019 6:09pm CST

As I wrote a short piece this morning in readiness for my next memoir group gathering, I reflected on the power of reading. I’m a person who will happily spend an afternoon alone with a book. But I never feel lonely. I know many of you feel the same way. A book is like a friend whose company you enjoy. No matter where you are, or what you’re doing, an enjoyable book provides company. I read as much from my Kindle as hard copy books these days, mainly because the Kindle is easily transported from one place to another. However, I still enjoy the feel of a book and the sensation of turning pages as often as I can. I’m never lonely when I have a book nearby. Image from Google, free to use images

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ParaTed2k

@ParaTed2k (22940)

• Sheboygan, Wisconsin

12 May 19

I hate missing characters from books that I've read. Wondering what they are up to now, knowing that there's no answer to that question.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

Ha, ha, they live in a whole different world, don't they!

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ParaTed2k

@ParaTed2k (22940)

• Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 May 19

@valmnz Sadly

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Sanna_S

@psanasangma (5884)

• India

13 May 19

Very true, I was wondering I am the one who feel this way

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Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29260)

• Sonora, California

13 May 19

I enjoy a good book!

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

Can't beat them!

Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

12 May 19

Same here. I read a majority of e-books on my Kindle. And if not available on Kindle, paperback or hard back copies from my library or interlibrary loan are fine with me.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

12 May 19

I don't think there's any concern that reading will ever go out of fashion

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Simone

@Janet357 (75656)

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13 May 19

I understand that personality. Thats me too. People who enjoy being alone. Well am happy when i a, with my gadget. I used to read books. But now i am so distracted by other online stuff.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

@Janet357 I get too busy at times, but treasure my alone with a book moments.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

Glad you're like me and happy to be your own company. Some people don't understand that.

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Simone

@Janet357 (75656)

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13 May 19

@valmnz yes because they cannot entertain themselves. a lot of people ask me if i dont get bored because i just stay at home. i silently laugh at them. what about you?

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Aanshi Raghava

@Aansh13 (11251)

• New Delhi, India

13 May 19

Being a book lover i know what you exactly mean. Books are friends for life

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

They certainly are.

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LowRiderX

@LowRiderX (22907)

• Serbia

12 May 19

I'm happy for you

Enjoy in your book

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

Are you a book reader?

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LowRiderX

@LowRiderX (22907)

• Serbia

13 May 19

@valmnz Yes. I have a lot of books. My favorite writer is Clive Cussler and Isidora Bjelica

changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)

• China

27 Jul 19

Here there is an old saying :Reading is always profitable.However I hardly read kindle that causes my eyes strain.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

28 Jul 19

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Sanna_S

@psanasangma (5884)

• India

13 May 19

Book is actually known to be best friend but now due to developed technology we read many ways but I would say, reading hardcopy (earlier technology) is one of my best action till date. I can't read any thing too long focussing on screen but books nothing can compete it

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (134460)

• Roseburg, Oregon

13 May 19

I like to have a real paper book in my hands no kindle for me.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

I'm often out and about and books can be too bulky to cart around - hence my delight in my Kindle. The books are still the same, just served up in a more convenient way.

Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (48954)

• United States

12 May 19

I love to read and prefer a physical book, but I have read a few on my kindle.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

I think they each serve different purposes, but still fulfill that need to read.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94512)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

25 Jun 19

Reading a book that usually is made into a movie is better since more details of the characters in the book are revealed then seeing the movie.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

26 Jun 19

Not for me, I far prefer a book than watching the movie. I like to use my imagination.

Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

24 May 19

Neither am I lonely reading a book. MY problem is not enough time to read as much as I would like.

josefina

@josie_ (9763)

• Philippines

13 May 19

I was a bookworm in my younger days but the internet change my reading habits. I hardly read any books now. But if by chance I decide to read a book I would choose a less precarious place than a rooftop. The one in the photo looks kinda steep. Not suitable for reading. However it would make a good slide if there was a pool below.

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

13 May 19

The photo I found appealed to me - not that I would try it myself

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129470)

• Israel

26 May 19

@valmnz I agree with you about a book that captivates me and wants me to sit and read all day long.

snowy

@snowy22315 (169965)

• United States

13 May 19

I do consider books to be my friends to be honest. I might be weird, but I know others share the same kind of weirdness.

Dominique

@dodo19 (47066)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

14 May 19

I agree with you. I'm always with a book. I can't help but want to bring a book with me. If I'm going out, more often than not, I have a book with me.