Books

Books taught me at a very early stage in my life that libraries are wonderful places, filled with all manner of escapism. As a child I was introduced to my local library at an early age and I began a love affair that lingered throughout my life.

Everything is moving into data form at the moment isn't it, and reading anything these days means having some gadget glaring at you as your irradiated eyes scan the screen.

Libraries still exist, but they are not as I remember them. They used to be havens for readers and those with inquisitive minds. These days my local library has wall to wall dvd box sets, blue rays, music on cd's and kids causing havoc in the crèche area. Computer areas line the benches, and jobseekers vie for employment, oh the days!

I can still remember people being thrown out of my library for whispering, these days Krakatoa could erupt in the Crime Section and nobody would bat an eyelid.

Libraries have definitely lost the plot haven't they?