It is said that books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers. Despite the invasion of technology in the lives of people, the written word still holds its charm. And what better way to spend a languorous summer afternoon than with a book tucked away in the favourite corner of the bedroom!
Piles of books
Summer vacations are an ideal time for children to explore the world of books. While libraries in the city turn busy during the vacation time, second-hand book stalls have also piled up their stock of children's classics and bestsellers for the summer. A visit to the second-hand stalls near Turner's Choultry and One Town Area reveals a plethora of wonders amidst the dusty mounds of books
There are many children's classics like “Black Beauty”, “Heidi”, “Kidnapped” displayed in the shelves. Amidst these, one can catch a glimpse of the masterpieces of D.H. Lawrence and Leo Tolstoy narrating classical tales of love, war and peace.
A collection of comics of Chacha Chowdhary and Laurel Hardy are also available here.
However, if you are looking for variety, then head to the book centres in the city. Pages Book Centre has one of the most impressive collections of books in the children's section. Right from Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton to the classical tales and collections of Amar Chitra Katha, an impressive collection of Fairy Tales and the classical novels of Mark Twain and Charles Dickens amongst many others vie for attention on the neat racks in this section. Spend some quality time browsing through the collection and take your pick for the summer vacation.
After all, nothing beats the beauty of the written word, the journey into the wonderlands and the exciting tales of adventure. As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote: “The love of learning, the sequestered nooks; And all the sweet serenity of books.”
