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June 4 question - What were some books that impacted you as a child or young adult?
Those who follow me on Goodreads (and saw some of my posts on my old blog), may know that I had a group of female friends in grades 7 and 8. Because of them, I got into reading the Baby-Sitters Club books. (I was so grateful when Logan joined the characters. Finally, a fellow guy. 😅) My cousin-in-law and I have been re-reading the series as it comes out in graphix novel form.
The impact of the BSC was that our friend group had something to discuss. We were a ragtag bunch. I believe only two of them ever did any actual babysitting. I was just glad to have people to eat lunch with who were capable of good conversation. (Yeah, I know, 🙊 I'm mute. But my ears work just fine.)
Beyond that, I recall reading a lot of horror back then, mostly Christopher Pike, Richie Tankersley Cusick, and RL Stine's Fear Street books. And, not in school, but at the big library, I found The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. (There was cursing! 🤯)
The impact of those books was just enjoying reading. Being left alone to read quietly, to just relax. It was excellent.
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