The Great Big Glorious Book!
Yes, books. They’re everywhere. You can borrow them for free from your local library, get them for next to nothing at car boot sales, jumble sales and charity shops, or pay the price of a small round of drinks to own a brand new one of your own choosing. Although personally I prefer to buy books cheaply that aren’t of my own choosing. That way I get to discover new authors I wouldn’t have taken a gamble on if the book had been full price, and if I don’t like the first chapter – because it cost next to nothing – I can happily bin it if it’s not sufficiently diverting.But the best thing about books is how long they last. I mean, think about it. That round of drinks will have been quaffed in less than half an hour. A CD or DVD, although they can be played repeatedly, is over in anything between an hour and three hours. But a book! A book just goes on giving for days! Or if you’re a slow reader like I am – weeks. Nothing helps you deal with staying in more than a book does. After all, the best novels always transport you to a different place or a different time anyway.