Chapter One Hundred One: Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading

So as you know if you're reading this blog, I'm a sucker for books, and as you know if you know me at all, I'm never to be found without a book, and I'd usually rather be reading than doing whatever else it is I'm doing.  So every now and again, I like to read memoirs by other bibliophiles, as a reminder that I'm not the only inveterate and incurable bookworm.  A few months ago, I read and deeply enjoyed Joe Queenan's One for the Books, and I think I enjoyed reading Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading by Maureen Corrigan even more.  I have a bit more in common with her taste in books, and she's a bit less judgmental than Queenan is.  As someone in the process of applying to grad school (for library science and children's literature, obviously) it was also deeply interesting (and a little horrifying) to read about her experiences as an English grad student.  I also like that she discusses the dangerous aspects of books and reading--physical dangers, such as books falling off of shelves onto your head or toes, and less tangible dangers, such as the potential for books to change your life or worldview in ways you hadn't imagined.  I think this book would be a bit dull for someone who doesn't love reading, but I really enjoyed reading her experiences of life as an avid reader.