Many avid readers cite one specific book as being
different from the rest and the source of their passion. I’ve always loved
reading but I didn’t find the one book that really sparked my interest until I
was ten years old. Up until that point the majority of books I’d read had been
uninteresting and dull or part of a class project. I really did like to read
but I was beginning to think that all books were monotonous and I was quickly
losing an interest.
That year for Christmas the only things I wanted were
books but I had nothing specific in mind. I wasn’t expecting my relatives to
buy me any wonderful books so I was very pleasantly surprised when I began
reading the book my aunt had got me. It was called Alanna: The First Adventure
and as soon as I opened the book I was entranced.
It had everything I could possibly dream up:
magic, adventure, knights, and more. I was thrilled that I’d finally found a
book that incorporated all my interests. My delight multiplied when I
discovered the book was part of a series, and I soon bought the remaining
three. After finishing the series I was sad for brief period because I thought
I’d finished the one good book out there. Soon afterwards, I realized how
foolish I was being and decided to give reading another chance. I branched out
and instead of sticking to strictly fantasy –my preferred genre– I read science
fiction, mystery, and even non-fiction. It took me a couple of mind-numbingly
boring books but I finally discovered that although all books aren’t going to
be my favorite, I can’t judge so harshly. Now, I read varying genres and I have
numerous favorite books.
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To this day, the author is one of my favorites and
her books will also be close to my heart. Her books inspired me to read more
and the more I did, the more books I found that were just as captivating. I
realized that it was foolish of me to be so quick to judge all books by just a
few boring ones I’d read in class. Today, I give all books a chance, despite my
desire to judge them by their covers.
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