How My Reading Tastes Have Changed Since Childhood

How my reading tastes have changed since childhood. Here are a few of my favorite books from back then. During my childhood, I loved animals, and a great deal of my reading focused on that interest, especially dogs and horseback riding.

Mystery

I have always had enough mysteries and thrillers; it started at an early age with reading the Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew series. I can honestly say my favorite genres are still mysteries, even though I no longer read this series and have moved on to writers like Agatha Christie and Alexander McCall Smith.

Trixie Belden Series

Nancy Drew Series

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Fiction

Growing up, I loved animals and was heavily involved in horseback riding and dog agility. My dream career was being an equine veterinarian for sport horses. My interests have changed a great deal, and I no longer dream of being a dessage, show jumping horseback rider, or doing competitive canine sports. But I still love animals and have a beloved terrier who is a faithful companion.

The Original Dog Bible

Horse Riding

The Art of Raising a Puppy

Fiction

Fiction that focuses on women’s lives and animals has always been an interest of mine. I have read Anne of Green Gables countless times and always enjoy the story. Here are more examples of my obsession with horses below.

Anne of Green Gables Series

 

Brighty of The Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry

 

My Friend Flicka by O’hara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classics

I have always had appreciation for British classics, even at an early age. My favorite books were The Wind in the Willows, Paddington Bear, and the James Herriot series. I still greatly enjoy british classics as an adult.

Wind in the Willows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paddington Bear

James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small