The Book Corner

I realize that I have started publishing on this blog without properly introducing myself. On this space, you can call me bookworm. What people know me by in other places is of little importance. Shakespeare put it well when he wondered "what's in a name?"

But don't worry, Shakespeare is not the topic of this post, nor will I be referring to him and his books much, because that's not the type of books I read nowadays. So WHAT is the type of books I'll be reading and reviewing, you may ask.

 Anything and everything... I love books, I love reading, I love being completely absorbed in the world created by a book, devouring the pages, taking my mind into boundless timeless journeys.

I often ask myself why people in this part of the world don't read much. Why is it not part of the culture? Why is it associated with being "geeky" and "nerdy"? An activity that is not much "fun"???

So I'm posing these questions to you, dear reader (assuming that I have readers ;) )...

- When was the last time you read a book that wasn't part of school or something you're studying?

- What is your favorite passtime?

- Would you sit and read a book in a public place? If the answer is no then why not?

- What's your favorite style of books?

- Why -in your opinion- do people here (in Jordan and the Arab world) not read much?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this.

In this little space of mine, i'll be sharing snippets related to books, authors, bookshops, and book culture. I will also be posting reviews, some of which have been previously published in local magazines.

If you have any book recommendations or reviews, you're welcome to email them to book.corner@gmail.com

CheerS!