That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet. ~ Jhumpa Lahiri (The Namesake)
17 thoughts on “books let you travel”
Perfect post for this time of year, in my opinion! School is out – for me and for my girls, so I expect to have lots of time for reading. I am looking forward to it. Probably more time for blogging and blog reading too! 🙂
Ah, the memories of when school is finally out for the summer… With no kids at home any longer I’m never quite aware of when that magical date is any more! 🙂 Used to read all summer on the beach while the kids swam and went crabbing and played basketball on the beach court. What happy thoughts you’ve stirred up… Wishing you a Happy Summer & Great Travel Adventures in your Books, Karen!!
Wales always sounded like it would be a delightful place to visit. I’ve enjoyed a few trips to Norway via the books of Sigrid Undset. Enjoy your mystery in Wales!
Love the painting. I have a set of note cards with all sorts of paintings of women reading. It doesn’t include this one, though.
Laurie-now I am intrigued by the Constable Evan Mystery Series. I will have to try to locate those books. We loved Wales, It would be wonderful to travel back by book.
I love the idea of a set of note cards with paintings of women (or men, too!) reading. Looks like there are many Welsh authors we could take some trips with… I’m filling up my Kindle faster than I can read them all…
Love it. Your posts are always great Barbara – you always manage to surprise us with a great painting and a clever quote 🙂
Jumpa Lahiri’s story “The 3rd and final continent” is one of my top ten favorite stories. Have you read it? (I also recommend listening to it on audio books.)
Thank you, dear Rosie! The whole short story collection, “Interpreter of Maladies,” blew me away – she’s such a lyrical writer, giving attention to small details described from the perspective of her characters, who are so utterly human. I loved “Unaccustomed Earth,” too. “The Namesake” was okay, but I definitely like her short stories better! Does Lahiri read her own work for the audio books?
PS – I forget which story it was in, but it was Jhumpa Lahiri’s description of the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston that made me take a trip there with my daughter and her friend! 🙂 It was just as fascinating as she described it!
Hi Barbara,
That is so true, you can go anywhere you wish while reading a book, and picture yourself there as well, and if you have the right book, you can also be on a wondrous and exciting journey.
I came here through Rosie’s Barbara, and am mesmerised. You’ve created such a beautiful place! And indeed, just the right, soothing, atmosphere that makes you want to stop and read.
Perfect post for this time of year, in my opinion! School is out – for me and for my girls, so I expect to have lots of time for reading. I am looking forward to it. Probably more time for blogging and blog reading too! 🙂
Ah, the memories of when school is finally out for the summer… With no kids at home any longer I’m never quite aware of when that magical date is any more! 🙂 Used to read all summer on the beach while the kids swam and went crabbing and played basketball on the beach court. What happy thoughts you’ve stirred up… Wishing you a Happy Summer & Great Travel Adventures in your Books, Karen!!
Ah yes! Right now I’m traveling in Wales (via books). I’m reading the Rhys Bowen “Constable Evan Mystery Series” and enjoying myself tremendously!
Wales always sounded like it would be a delightful place to visit. I’ve enjoyed a few trips to Norway via the books of Sigrid Undset. Enjoy your mystery in Wales!
Love the painting. I have a set of note cards with all sorts of paintings of women reading. It doesn’t include this one, though.
Laurie-now I am intrigued by the Constable Evan Mystery Series. I will have to try to locate those books. We loved Wales, It would be wonderful to travel back by book.
I love the idea of a set of note cards with paintings of women (or men, too!) reading. Looks like there are many Welsh authors we could take some trips with… I’m filling up my Kindle faster than I can read them all…
Love it. Your posts are always great Barbara – you always manage to surprise us with a great painting and a clever quote 🙂
Jumpa Lahiri’s story “The 3rd and final continent” is one of my top ten favorite stories. Have you read it? (I also recommend listening to it on audio books.)
Thank you, dear Rosie! The whole short story collection, “Interpreter of Maladies,” blew me away – she’s such a lyrical writer, giving attention to small details described from the perspective of her characters, who are so utterly human. I loved “Unaccustomed Earth,” too. “The Namesake” was okay, but I definitely like her short stories better! Does Lahiri read her own work for the audio books?
PS – I forget which story it was in, but it was Jhumpa Lahiri’s description of the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston that made me take a trip there with my daughter and her friend! 🙂 It was just as fascinating as she described it!
Books are truly wonderful. They open so many doors for the flight of a thought.
Indeed, they do… Currently I am “traveling” in Istanbul via a book my sister-in-law recommended to me after she visited the city in person!
Hi Barbara,
That is so true, you can go anywhere you wish while reading a book, and picture yourself there as well, and if you have the right book, you can also be on a wondrous and exciting journey.
It’s so true! Some of my most exciting moments have been experienced between the pages of a good book!
I came here through Rosie’s Barbara, and am mesmerised. You’ve created such a beautiful place! And indeed, just the right, soothing, atmosphere that makes you want to stop and read.
Priya
Welcome to “By the Sea,” Priya, and thank you so much for your very kind words about my blog! I’ll be over to visit your blog as soon as I can! 🙂
Beautiful picture and quote.
Thank you! 🙂