Booking Through Thursday
"What, in your opinion, is the definition of a 'reader'. "A person who indiscriminately reads everything in sight? A person who reads BOOKS? A person who reads, period, no matter what is?" Or, more specific. Like the specific person who is reading something you wrote."
In my opinion a reader can be all of those things or just one of those things. A person who reads everything in sight -- a voracious reader -- while maybe not particularly discriminating, is still reading and probably a great deal. A person who reads BOOKS is indeed a reader. A person who reads for school or work is also a reader.
However, when I think of a "reader" I think of a person who truly loves to read, regardless of the genre. I think of a "reader" as one who becomes involved with the characters and plotlines and plunges into the story (or article) completely.
In my opinion, a "reader" is someone who is passionate about the pasttime, regardless of what he/she is reading but gets into it, enjoys it, looks forward to the next adventure and realizes that the ability to read is a life changing gift.
"Like the specific person who is reading something you wrote". Yes, she defines the term "reader".
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I love your kitty pic! Such a pretty kitty! I love what you said: "...looks forward to the next adventure and realizes that the ability to read is a life changing gift."
There have been many books that have changed my life. :-D
I agree whole heartily with your definition!
the kool-aid mom --
Thank you! Rollie is a rescue that will be 2 in September. We have had him since he was 5 months old. He is a large cat and is currently on a diet but not getting very far -- much like his human mother! I have some more pictures I hope to put up later.
Yes, books can be life changing and I am a firm believer that if you can read, you can do anything because everything you need to know is in a book -- someplace.
Thanks for the comment!
Idaho gal --
Thanks for the comment! I remember watching my mother read the newspaper when I was little and was completely fascinated by it. I always wanted to read. That drive, plus a whole lot of interaction with JLSHall, made me a young, strong reader and I was always very thankful that I loved to read and that it was encouraged in my family, something I passed on to my own children.
"Passionate about the pasttime" is a good definition.
Of course, being your identical twin cousin, I agree with everything you say!
Just curious - did you ever finish the quilt that Rollie's relaxing on in the photo? Or did he claim it as his own?
Hmm my defintion is very restrictive it seems.
JLSHall --
I am still working on the dang thing -- this morning in fact! That is the one I just HAVE to get finished. I can't seem to move on until I do and it just won't end. Arrrrgh!
A reader is someone who reads (and re-reads) the directions on the shampoo bottles when they are in the bathroom! Um, no that I've ever done that... just sayin'
LOL
Monique -- Shhhhh -- I do those things too!
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