It started with Spot the Dog. Then came Ladybird. Then I
found Enid Blyton and the wonderful Roald Dahl. On I flew to Jacqueline Wilson,
followed by Judy Blume. I discovered Sue Townsend and Adrian Mole. Then Harry
Potter was born. It all changed with Zadie Smith. I laughed with Helen Fielding
and cried with John Boyne. Had fun with Marian Keyes and learned with Alexander
Cordell. Now I spend evenings with Alice Hoffman and time travel with Michel
Faber. Go detecting with M.C. Beaton and get thrilled by S.J. Watson.
Times have changed, but books will always be there.
