Devi Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I looked to see if there was a thread already made, but couldn't seem to find one so here goes. Everyone has one, a special book that holds a lot of meaning, a favourite as a child perhaps that you bring out once in awhile, one that was given to you as a special gift. This is my one: It contains 56 of Aesop's stories and as you can see its a very much loved book of mine, I got it as a child from my mum in 1990. I remember often flicking through the book, looking at the many pictures inside, and then have my mum read and re-read the many stories over and over. Sorry about the blurry photos, I'll be sure to take out my new camera and retake them as soon as I can. Edited February 15, 2012 by Devi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I have very fond memories of a book of Aesop's Fables too, Devi. When I was little, my parents would visit an old friend of theirs to help her out around the house, leaving me to my own devices, and she used to give me this book to keep me occupied, so it reminds me of many happy hours spent at a dear friends place However, my most precious book is now my copy of my favourite book Girl Meets Boy by Ali Smith, who I met at a book reading/signing event last year, where she put a personal dedication to me inside. It brings a tear of happiness to my eye just thinking about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maleaco Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 That would be Animal Farm for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 When I was little, my dad bought me a set of four books, all with a different children's story in them. It was small (about half the size of a regular paperback, and the books came in a little box. I still have it I also still have my original copy of To Kill A Mockingbird, which I bought myself when I was about 14. I will always keep that (it's a bit battered now though), because of the impact the book had on me when I first read it. I've reread it a number of times. My husband bought me a beautiful special edition of TKAM, knowing how much I loved the book. I will always treasure that too, but am scared of actually reading it, because I don't want to spoil the pristine condition of it! Normally I don't care if my books get battered about, but that was his present to me on the first birthday I had after we got together, so it's special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen.d Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I have a copy of 'Treasure Island' that was given to me by my Grandad. He was awarded it when he was at school, so it has be about 80 years old. It's a special book that has a lot of sentimental value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talisman Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Mine is easy - a copy of my own book, hot off the press, which I received about 2 days after it was printed in June 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abcinthia Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 A copy of The Stone Cage by Nicholas Stuart Gray. My mum had a copy when I was a child and I loved reading it and I was sad when it vanished when we moved house. It's out of print but my boyfriend managed to get hold an an ex-library copy for £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 My own, dog eared, crinkled and thoroughly abused copy of The Prisoner of Azkaban. I hate mistreating my books now, but I was not so careful in my younger days. Unfortunately, Prisoner paid the price. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Mine is easy - a copy of my own book, hot off the press, which I received about 2 days after it was printed in June 2006. Oh wow! A very belated congratulations on the book! What's it called and what's it about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Great pics Devi !! I have a copy of Bottersnikes & Gumbles S.A Wakefield a book I loved as a child which is now out of print. I wish I'd kept my original copy as my OH had to pay £15 for a copy on Ebay & it only cost 30p back in the dim & distant 70's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 There are about 4 of those Bottersnikes and Gumbles books. I tracked them all down for my ex, who also loved the book as a child (regret that now, lol) for quite a price! I then managed to find a cheap copy for myself, but it's not the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidsmum Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 There are about 4 of those Bottersnikes and Gumbles books. I tracked them all down for my ex, who also loved the book as a child (regret that now, lol) for quite a price! I then managed to find a cheap copy for myself, but it's not the first one. I didn't know there were more I'd love to read them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gad786 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I think my most special books are the ones in the his dark materials series that I have cause it was a book that I wanted to keep reading and was one of those books that planted the loved of reading in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1980 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I think my most special books are the ones in the his dark materials series that I have cause it was a book that I wanted to keep reading and was one of those books that planted the loved of reading in me. I'll second that, definitely my most memorable read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Great pics Devi !! I have a copy of Bottersnikes & Gumbles S.A Wakefield a book I loved as a child which is now out of print. I wish I'd kept my original copy as my OH had to pay £15 for a copy on Ebay & it only cost 30p back in the dim & distant 70's There are about 4 of those Bottersnikes and Gumbles books. I tracked them all down for my ex, who also loved the book as a child (regret that now, lol) for quite a price! I then managed to find a cheap copy for myself, but it's not the first one. I've been looking for a cheap copy of that book for years. I've never read it but I have I remember being a small child and my older brother read it and raved about it and ever since then I've wanted to read it. Edited March 20, 2012 by ~Andrea~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The Chronicles of Narnia will always have a special place in my heart. It was my first step into the wonderful world of fantasy and I still enjoy rereading them now. I had a lovely set of them growing up which I kept in top condition until my sister gave one to her friend and who lost it (10 years later and I am still not over it!). Also, 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A wonderful childrens book that I read again recently. I am also guilty of having a book that I don't not touch. For christmas a few years ago my boyfriend got me a 50th anniversary edition of Lord of the Rings. It is gorgeous with a leather cover, gold page edges etc. If I see anyone even stand near it I feel a bit on edge haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Reader Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Mine is easy - a copy of my own book, hot off the press, which I received about 2 days after it was printed in June 2006. wow not everyone can say that my special book is I know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou I studied this book for my English A Level and its a bit beaten up and has loads of notes and underlinings in it (none of whcih make any sense to me now) but the real reason its special to me is this is the book that made me a reader. I never really read as a child but always wanted to but it wasn't until I did my A Level English that I really got the hang of reading. Also this thread has reminded me of a picture dictionary I had as a child where W was represented by a Witch and the picture was so scary my sister had to cover it with a square of paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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