The Book Shelf Meme- Because I can't help myself.

The Rules
1. Tag 3-5 people, so the fun keeps going!
2. Leave a comment at the original post at A Striped Armchair, so that Eva can collect everyone’s answers.
3. If you leave a comment and link back to Eva as the meme’s creator, she will enter you in a book giveaway contest! She has a whole shelf devoted to giveaway books that you’ll be able to choose from, or a bookmooch point if you prefer.
4. Remember that this is all about enjoying books as physical objects, so feel free to describe the exact book you’re talking about, down to that warping from being dropped in the bath water…
5. Make the meme more fun with visuals! Covers of the specific edition you’re talking about, photos of your bookshelves, etc.

And now, tell me about:

The book that’s been on your shelves the longest: That's rather hard to say. I've got a great deal of books, but I'd have to say Where is Daddy?: A Story of Divorce by Beth Geoff. It was given to me at one point by some sort of social worker to help me "cope" with my parents divorcing. I still like it, to be honest. Now that I'm older, I understand it on a deeper level than when I was a kid. I remember felt frustrated because the Father in the story screamed at the little girl a lot. My dad did too, so I didn't read it much then. I don't really now some to think of it.

Its got a cracked cover...and I believe a big chunk missing from the corner...but on a whole, the pages are still bound the spine in one piece. That's pretty darned good considering I've had it since I was at least 5.

A book that reminds you of something specific in your life (a person, a place, a time, etc.): I was talking, just yesterday, to Jessica and Aunt Razz that I won't use conditioner in my hair because it makes my hair slick and stick straight to my head. This makes me feel dirty because I read Ella Enchanted by Gail Carlson-Levine my Freshman year. In this book, the step-sister, had curly blond hair that stuck to her head as if they were glued on. What's so bad about that? He stank of sour milk. I also have a fear of stinking. Does this count as a logical answer?

I did read a book about a girl who was molested as a child written entirely in poetry. That also struck home with me. I wish I could remember the name of it. (EDIT: Found it. Learning to Swim by Ann Turner.)

A book you acquired in some interesting way (gift, serendipity in a used bookstore, prize, etc.): I buy a lot of used books. In goodwill, the "Peddlers Market" in town, garage sales, and free book boxes at the library or the laundry room in my complex. Yesterday I Bought a book about Williamsburg Virginia, The complete works of Sherlock Holmes, a book about religion, and Big Fish by Daniel Wallace. Not so long ago I bought An Abundance of Katherines by John Green at goodwill for about $2. It was the 2nd book he published and the only one out of his 3 that I didn't own. I usually never look in the book bin, because there is nothing but romance novels and books about GOD.

Other than that, I've never had an interesting story...short of my mother giving me some really old books of my Great Aunt Isy's and Grandfather's. Which, I suppose is interesting.

The book whose loss would traumatize you the most: Most of them. I have an almost unhealthy attachment to my books. Though, I'd miss my Lord of the Ring Trilogy the most, I think. I have the Super old, falling apart, 'been-in-the-family-for-3-generations' copies. I think my heart would break just a little.

A book that’s been with you to the most places: That's really difficult to pin point. I don't like carrying my books with me much. I worry they'll be damaged. Nothing I personally own has been taken too many places, but The Harry Potter Series has moved with me from house to house over the years...the same with Where is Daddy?. But, I have taken various copies of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with me all through school and lord only knows where else.

A bonus book that you want to talk about but doesn’t fit into the other questions: I have a lot of books like that, actually. Books my Grandfather bought me and books he owned, Books that My family has kept onto for at least 3 generations, and the books that I cannot wait to pass onto my children. To list everything would take me months. Or more.

Now, I tag (Since I know there are a few of my friends who read this blog-o-mine):
Snot-Licker, Dawny-spice, and Jessica.