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Several of my friends (all elderly like me) speak disparagingly of any book popular with young people now although none has ever read any of these books. Perhaps the only reason I have never become part this variety of snobbery is because I have an unusually good supply of granddaughters who have urged their favorite books upon me. I have read every one given or loaned to me just to understand what may be going on in their heads.
I am delighted with the strong, compassionate role model of Katniss Everdeen of the Hunger Games trilogy. I read the Harry Potter series as each came out and enjoyed them. I have heard a couple girls discuss the Twilight series, but none has ever suggested I read it, presumably because they don't want me disillusioned with their taste. I was recently invited to attend a 16th birthday party which involved going with a gaggle of girls to the latest Twilight movie. The squeals when Taylor Lautner took off his shirt were fun and brought happy memories of being sixteen.
I am very relieved that, if they ever read 50 Shades, they will most likely never wish to discuss it with me.
Last edited by BelleZora; 02-24-2013 at 04:59 PM.
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