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B. Comer Memorial LibrarySylacauga, Alabama
B.
B. Comer Memorial Library
Sylacauga,
Alabama
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Mary Sue Mims was born and raised in Greenville, Alabama.
After graduating from Huntington College, she taught
school for several years. Mary Sue was partner and co-owner of the
specialty shop "Special Interiors." She and her husband Bill
moved to Sylacauga in 1972 where he opened his office of
dentistry. She and Dr. Mims are the parents of two children
and two grandchildren.
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| I cannot remember when I did not love to read. As a
child, my mother read to us and took us to children's reading programs
at our small local library. Books were always part of our birthday and
Christmas presents. Many times my parents caught me awake reading hours
beyond my bedtime on school nights. I still feel "the need" to
read every night to settle in for sleep. One of the greatest things my
mother taught me was the joy of reading. She often said, "how could
you ever be lonesome with a good book nearby!" I hope I have
instilled a little bit of this in my children and grandchildren.
I love to read most any type of book with the exception of science fiction. My favorite type is probably a historical saga - particularly about the South. Southern fiction and Southern authors are real favorites to me. About three years ago, I was getting into a habit of reading nothing but suspense and mysteries. So I decided to change my habit. I now try to rotate my books by reading fiction (anything that someone has recommended or I've read a good review about), a suspense, a non-fiction (usually biographies and autobiographies but not always), and a Christian based or inspirational book. However, I think that you must be in the right frame of mind for the type of book you are reading or you will not enjoy it; so sometimes I veer from my plan. Some of my favorites: Fiction:
We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful library in Sylacauga,
and the new building addition will add another plus to an already
outstanding program. Please support our library by utilizing their
facilities and attending the B. B. Comer Library sponsored programs. All
small towns are not so fortunate!! Archived Patron's Favorites: |
moral issue that makes you search your own feelings.
Oprah's choices are often first time authors and some are excellent. I always
enjoy Barbara Taylor Bradford, Anne Rivers Siddons, Nicholas Sparks,
Nora Roberts to name a few.