Lovely Literature

Since I was young I have always wanted to be a writer. Every story time we ever had in primary school was a time for me to escape, a time of joy that made me focus on one thing only. I looked up to these authors in awe, constantly wondering how they came up with these ideas and were still able to transfer them to paper. How the stories were read in such a way that could both touch and inspire the reader. This is what encouraged my love for reading. 


I have always been encouraged to read from a small age, starting with your childhood classics such as 'The Railway Children' and 'Swallows and Amazons'; my hunger for books grew. By the time I was eleven I had already read 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which was and still is regarded as one of the greatest books of all time. Needless to say, the book is now one of my favourites.


When I was thirteen I was introduced to the history of World War II. This included all the gory details about Nazi Germany and the Holocaust; this created a sense of wonder within me. This desire for knowledge lead to me reading a variety of books including Anne Frank's Diary and The Book Thief; which are once again, some of my favourites. The horror and pain that the Jewish people went through made me want to learn more, however I was unable to pursue my strange fascination due to my studies becoming a priority. Although, writing this has encouraged me to learn more.


This blog post has reignited my desire for books and encouraged me to do so much more.