There’s really something special about finding a quiet cozy spot just to read. Such a lovely memory, @Melinda.
That is such a heartwarming memory, @ana1. Franklin books are absolute classics, and reading them together with your mom is such a sweet core memory.
Books truly are the best constant companion, @Grey74. Choose Your Own Adventure books were such an unforgettable core memory.
Thank you so much 
@Josephine40 oh most definitely 
hun the good old days
You’re most welcome, @Melinda.
True Sis! Happy happy lang before.. no complications and all. @micromagic16 
I felt this deeply. Books always know how to feel like home. 
That book definitely broke everyone’s heart! Words really are powerful.
Incredible patience and talent!
A tiny world of stories. So beautifully said!
I love that you still have the full original set on your shelf! Those childhood treasures are so precious.
Welcome to the community Yukari! Mom’s gifts are always unforgettable
Taking turns reading out loud with your partner is the sweetest thing ever!!
Thankyou, I’ve always meant to go back at some point and read them all again but my pile of shame of books that have not read yet keeps getting bigger so I’m not quite sure when I’ll find the time to fit it in 
Hahaha I feel you! It’s just like having a huge kit stash waiting to be built. Buying books and actually reading them are like two completely different hobbies 
Wow that’s so creative! I’d love to know, what were your favorite comics back then?
It sounds like the best way to quiet the mind. 
Wow decorating bulletin boards.. you were definitely a creative soul from day one
I just remembered one thing that was kinda cool in high school about books. They had Cliff Notes for books that I didn’t care to read. This came to mind because in a way, I see a few posts that are “copycat” posts. I always despised a copy cat, though.I still feel the same way today. I was pretty dang smart in school and I hated when people tried to do that. If I didn’t want to read (or couldn’t get in to) a certain book and failed because of it…so be it. They could tell that I wasn’t reading the book. I can tell when people absolutely do NOT read a post…or something they are re-posting…and it SHOWS.