Bookshelf Research Paper

The first thing that comes to my mind when I look at a book or even think about a book is what was I doing while I was reading that book. What was happening in my life? How old was I? Some the books I have choosen for my bookshelf have completely rewired my train of thought or allow me to revisit memories and shape the books I read in the future as well as what my choices for reading and my education in the future. Peef The Christmas Bear and Disney’s Princess collection are part of my earliest memories of beginning to read. Whenever I recall these two books I remember my brother and I. We both cherished this book to the point of ripped, thinned pages and a decaying spine. Additionally, I was captivated by the disney princesses and I revisit my childhood self through the stories of Disney Princesses.. I also look to a book that has shaped my parent’s lives which is Love in the time of Cholera. This book is one my parents bonded over it was a gift my Dad gave to my Mom early on in their relationship, and it sits on my family bookshelf to this day. Throughout elementary school and parts of middle school I was not an avid reader. I found reading to be more of a chore than a hobby. This all changed when my friend …show more content…
One of the main reasons they are some of my favorites is because they remind of who I read them with and the discussions that I had with classmates about these books. I’ve learned throughout high school reading assignments it’s one thing to enjoy the story but when you can go in depth with a book it can completely change how much you appreciate a book. These books assigned to me in school specifically The Handmaid’s Tale and Pride and Prejudice have also guided me towards books that I never really thought about reading before. I read more Jane Austen and went for books that had the same political views as the books I have read throughout my high school