Ananda

I love public libraries.

It seems many people have forgotten about libraries, rarely entering one unless it’s attached to a university campus. When I was a kid, going to the library was part of my weekly routine, I would borrow two books and a DVD every time. Iā€™d spend hours trying to decide what to read next, and then go to the corner shop opposite and buy a pack of sweets. I would sit with my mom in a church graveyard, with our bags full of books and stuffing the sugary goodness into our mouths.

Your local library might be a pint-sized hole in the wall or a deluxe reading haven. Either way you’ll find a hidden gem. Hide Post-It notes in the pages of a novel, find your favorite reading nook, or ask your librarian for a recommendation. ♦