The same applies when I’m reading for pleasure, too, because reading books as if something were burning, or you were in a contest with someone, doesn’t make sense. That would be like swigging a glass of expensive and fine wine, instead of tasting it and rejoicing in it. For me, reading has all kinds of culinary and sensual connotations, and I feel sad when I see people who read like gluttons, guzzler readers who are vainglorious about their numbers, and quickly forget their feelings, if they get any at all.
~ José Luis Amores, from An Interview with José Luis Amores – The Evan Dara Affinity
Notes:
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- Inspired by: “The house was quiet and the world was calm. The reader became the book;” – Wallace Stevens, from “The House Was Quiet and The World Was Calm”
Live & Learn 
Yes! Nothing bums me out more than ending a great book. I’ll read little snippets of it toward the end, just to draw it out. Then I look for anything and everything else that author has written. Or wait for the audiobook and listen to it while bike riding or driving. All kudos to a good storyteller!
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So me too!
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oh, yes. they are to be savored –
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He is right. There is a certain respect I have developed over time, from beautiful books.
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He is right. I’m wrong (very). Period. Full stop.
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These are the great moments in our life… I am crazy with such a great books/writers… I forget everything… Thank you dear Dave, have a nice day, Love, nia
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Me too Nia! Me too!
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No not wrong! Just different 😀
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Wrong. Wrong!
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Delightful.
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