I am officially in a book-reading slump. For whatever reason, I can’t seem to read traditional print books right now. I get distracted by Life or daydreams and the books continue to go unread. I have a long list of things I want to read – some have been on there for a significant period of time – but no matter the book or author, I seem to not be in the reading mood. Not even audiobooks hold my attention.
I still read, but what I read right now tends to be news articles, comic books, bedtime books with my kids, and a lot of material for work. This doesn’t make me (or anyone) any less of a reader than when I was reading a book each week. It just makes me a different reader.
Even though I’m not reading fiction books, I’m still able to find plenty of material at the library. We subscribe to newspapers, magazines, and comic books (both monthly issues and volumes). Plus, the library keeps me inspired with ideas and patterns for my knitting habit that seems to have taken the place of my reading habit. Not to mention the selection of movies and TV shows we have to checkout so I can knit and watch something at the same time.
If you’re headed to the Pryor Creek Comic Convention this Saturday (Jan. 18), come by the Mayes County Libraries table and get your official comic convention BINGO sheet. Or just say “hi.” We’ll be happy to tell you about our services and/or fan-girl over the special guests with you. Muriel Fahrion, creator of Strawberry Shortcake, is on the top of my personal list.
If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the Friends of the Pryor Library fundraiser mystery party, “Homicide at the Harrison House,” you’d better act fast! You can get them through the Friends’ Facebook page at facebook.com/pryorpubliclibraryfriends. $35 for a single ticket, $60 for two.