From The Telegraph, UK:
Louise Brown, 91 (NOT the first IVF baby), has read up to a dozen books a week since 1946 without incurring a single fine for late returns.
She borrows mainly large print books because she is partially sighted, and has almost worked her way through her local library’s entire stock.
Library staff in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, say the pensioner’s rapacious reading habits over 60 years could earn her a place in the record books. Mrs Brown, a widow, said: “My parents were great readers and I’ve always loved books. I started reading when I was five and have never stopped. I like anything I can get my hands on.” She said her favourite genres are family sagas, historical novels and war stories, but added: “I also like Mills and Boon for light reading at night.” She said she had read too many books to have a favourite or top five, but if she had to choose a preferred genre it would be family sagas or historical novels.
Louise Pride, her daughter, said: “She has aids to help her sight and usually borrows large print books. But the trouble is she has read nearly all of them in the local library. She still finds time to ready a newspaper every day and to watch TV.”
What a fun story! Lifelong
What a fun story! Lifelong readers are our favorites. 😉