The Magic of Books: Books often read us

My friend Julia wrote me this message on facebook today:

"I love it when someone puts my thoughts into words!"

Thanks Julia! YOU just put MY thoughts into words.

Because one of the many things that draws me to particular books and authors is that the good ones tend to connect to their readers very well. And it almost feels like the books know us, because we can relate to the words of the writer. Often times, I find myself wanting to say to the book or the writer, "Yes, that's exactly how that feels!" or "You've explained it exactly the way I was thinking it."

That's another one of those magical things about books and the words that are hidden in them. It's like they are reading our minds.

And even when you're not looking for a particular book, have you ever noticed how often the right one just ends up staring at you and grabbing you attention? It's as if the book knows you need it more than you do.

Sometimes, I it feels as if books read us just as much, if not more, as we read them.- Tasleem