Adeline The Keeper

The book reads’’Do you know why books such as this are so important? Because they have quality. And what does the word quality mean? To me it means texture. This book has pores.” this quote shows how books mean to him and how every book means something different to them. ‘’There must be something in books, things we can’t imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t stay for nothing.'’ this just shows that books mean something to somebody because nobody would just die for nothing. In my personal experience I know that books are important because when I was little it took me a while to figure out how to read because I didn't like books, books were like vegetables to me but one summer when I got in big trouble My mom made me read books every night. This was a big step up in my life because there were words I had no idea how to pronounce but after awhile I got the hang of it and I really started to enjoy the books because they were really interesting. This show that because of the punishment that my mom chose and the book that I read they have helped me in life by teaching me to read better and enjoy the book that I read. And now I don't think of reading as a punishment but an escape from the real

I am touched by Richard Wright's essay and surprised at his potential to read books despite the risks he was taking to get books from the library. Being that

“She [Liesel] bent down and picked it up and held it firmly in her fingers. The book had silver writing on it” (Zusak 24).

A novel that’s rich in life lessons, the secular aromas that you take in challenging its rational purpose. “Antonio. Always have the strength to

Throughout all of time, literature has played an important role in people’s lives. Books are more than just stories to laugh at, cry with, or fall asleep to, but books can teach. Books can teach a person a simple task such as baking cookies or an extremely complex one such as solving for the derivative of a trigonometric path and its parabolic motion. Whatever the subject, whomever the reader, books can teach people many lessons. One of the most important lessons that a book can teach a reader is a lesson about himself, about the difficulties of life, and about living a good life. As time has passed, so has literature itself. Older books focused on historical events, fictional poetry, and important figures; however, books now have evolved to

Once it was revealed that the Holy Grail was hidden, many brave souls began their quests for the ultimate prize. Yet, no one knew the exact

is that it shows the importance of understanding others. The novel urges us to understand others and to show compassion towards the people around us.

My mom signed me up for the community library when I just turned 6 years old. Even if I did not know how to properly read at the time, I had to go there every afternoon to keep myself busy as an only child. Being opened to books at such an early clearly has had a major impact on my life and personality. From the local tales of my beloved Senegalese society to the deep and sophisticated French literature, I have traveled through cultures and generations. Whether it is Emile Zola’s collection of novels or Albert Camus’s philosophical texts, these books raised me and taught me about life, love, and resilience. As times went by, reading was no more a regular pastime but a detrimental part of my existence. The lessons and morality I gained from each story always pushed me to challenge the status quo, to be curious, to be adventurous but most importantly to be a problem solver.

The more knowledge an individual acquires, the more opportunities for growth are at hand. Not only this applies to everyday life lesson, but it is very applicable for all scholars of all ages. The library is a public resourceful place of where anyone has access to learning about literature, art, mathematics, etc. The modern age of technology has expanded the resources to unlimited online databases for any individual to search any topic. The library at Prince George’s County Community College offers available online, search databases for peer-reviewed scholarly journals, e-books, news articles, etc. Julie Seigel, is one of the librarians who is available to answer particular questions about the library resources. The information presented by Ms. Seigel was delivered in a clear speech, understandable vocabulary, and at a normal rate of speed.

Walking down the basement stairs she made her way to a desk hidden in the back corner. Rifling through the drawers, she quickly found what she was looking for, closing her eyes with a relieved sigh. Shoving the item in her pocket, she reached out, wrapping her hand around a nearby baseball bat.

Bella creaked the door open. Inside there was what looked like a library...but with empty shelves, all except one, On the one shelf, the one book, was glimmering mysteriously. She walked toward the book and picked it up. As soon as she did, she heard a whisper.

Just when readers of the novel thought that Adeline’s abusive past was behind her, she is caught once again being beaten by someone who is supposed to love and care for her. This passage is important in showing how even when Adeline fled to America for a better life, and is a grown adult now she still faces hardships similar to her childhood. This also

There, I had access to my father’s vast library of books. Reading books and writing poetry have been my chief joys since I was a girl, when my father, Thomas Dudley, educated me. I read Virgil, Homer, Geneva Bible, and countless other literary masterpieces. But in this new place, books are extraordinarily scarce.

“I discovered me in the library. I went to find me in the library.” said Ray Bradbury. Bradbury was in the library a lot when he was growing up. Being in the library helped Bradbury with his writing career. After taking a look at the life and work of Ray Bradbury, it is apparent that this writer deserves recognition as a profound American author.

In Jorge Luis Borges’ short story “The Library of Babel”, the author depicts the entire universe in the form of a mysterious and intricate “Library.” The author gives life to the library by describing the fruit- like “bulbs” that emit light, as well as a vestibule which contains two compartments for “sleeping and satisfying one’s physical necessities.” (Borges 112) This library is lined with “an infinite number of hexagonal galleries,”(Borges 112) containing bookshelves with an immeasurable amount of books. However, most of these books are indecipherable, and therefore, meaningless. Borges’ characterization of the library leads the reader to believe that he is alluding to the numerous books of the Bible. He questions the Bible’