I found this top 10 on the back of one of the many books my mum borrowed from the library. The name of the book is "The Rights of the Reader" by Daniel Pennac, translated by Sarah Adams. The top 10 is his, but the descriptions are mine.
1) The Right Not To Read - Honestly? I don't see why some people don't like books. My mum doesn't care whether I read or don't read but I read any and all books I can get my hands on. OK, well almost any and all. If I have to read for school, I'm most likely to argue for this Right. But... I have to read it if I want a good grade. Bleck
2) The Right To Skip - Everyone does this every once and a while. We come to this really boring description, a repeat of information, or just a part that we don't feel up to reading, and we skip to a part that seems to be more interesting. Don't deny it, you've had to do it at least once.
3) The Right Not To Finish A Book - Those times when the book just kinda sucks. My mum's rule is 4 chapters, and if you still don't like it, put it away and find a different world to disappear into. That's a good chance to get to know the book right? I think so.
4) The Right To Read It Again - When you get a good book read it and then just have to read it again. I have several series that I've read quite a few times. About a month ago, I finished reading the Harry Potter series for the 5th or 6th time. Again, the only time I don't like re-reading a book, is when your reading it again for school. Like the Odyssey & the Illiad. These have been in my curriculum every year for the last four years in either History, Lit or Mythology. I really don't need to read it again. Lol
5) The Right To Read Anything - Brain candy. Comics. Graphic Novels. Great Books. Classics. Pop Culture. Sparkly Vampires. Fairy Tales. Kid books. Autobiographies. Biographies. Some really are better than others, but sometimes you need a bit of twaddle, a bit of a mindless escape. It's like turning on Elmo's World. lala la la, lala la la....the vapid look crosses your face and you're not really reading, but you're not involved in the real world either. And that's okay. Other times you just really want a well written story with depth and interesting characters, no sparkly vampires allowed.
6) The Right To Mistake A Book For Real Life - When you read a book that has really good imagery, sometimes you will take it seriously and you'll tell someone and they tell you that it's not real and your like "Really? The book was really convincing though....You sure?" And then sometimes you'll have nightmares about it and then you think you see it the next day at school. *shivers* And sometimes an idea is so realistic that it really could happen and you find yourself wondering about a world like that. I read a book a few years ago, a series actually, about an alternate world right here where third children were outlawed and in hiding. Seems crazy right? But the author was pretty convincing.
7) The Right To Read Anywhere - Anywhere? I don't really agree, what if I take my book to a concert. Yea, that's a fantastic decision. Oh or even better, a lecture! I mean come on! You can't just take your book anywhere. There are times and places for reading. To be fair though, the author describes finding hidden ways and places to read, he doesn't suggest being rude.
8) The Right To Dip In - To pick the book up and start reading anywhere. Well I'm fine with it. I mean it might ruin the book but, your choice. I think this is better suited to books you've already read. Maybe I don't want to re-read the first chapter where we're told who Harry is, maybe I just want to get him on the train, or in Diagon Alley, or to the wind swept island where Hagrid gives Dudley a pig tail, or further in the adventure. You get the idea. Sometimes parts of the book speak to you louder than others and you just want to visit for a short time.
9) The Right To Read Out Loud - Reading out loud sometimes helps you to understand the book. Sometimes it just puts more character in the characters! I read to my sisters when I get the chance, I don't like to, but I do it anyways. They like it and I like getting the chance to share the characters, plots, loves and many other things with them. It's also okay to mumble to yourself while reading in the car. Really, it is.
10) The Right To Be Quiet - I dont't have to talk about the book I just read. I don't have to answer comprehension questions about it. I get to savor the book for myself. I'll talk about it when, and if, I'm ready.
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