Recently, while cleaning in the library, something jumped out at me from my hubby’s book collection, all stacked up nice and neat. Oh, I kid, we don’t have a library. This is the upstairs guest bath, which hubby has taken over and this is the cabinet with pretty glass doors that is perfect for containing said reading material.
The thing that was comical and struck my funny bone is the titles of HIS books, compared to mine. He is intellectual and reads a lot of deep books, many of them over my head or interest level. From stock trading to finance, to politics, to commentaries on Revelation (the man has a Masters of Divinity under his belt) and many in between, you will most likely never find me picking up one of the above books. You know, the older I get, the more I think that an intelligent man is a sexy man. I love my brainiac! 🙂
Here’s my stack of books. I’ve never been accused of being intellectual OR particularly deep and you can see from my collection, I’m drawn to frivolous, pretty, and entertaining. 🙂 I do, however, love my Bible and Bible studies, so I do dig down for that.
How about you? Are you and your hubby polar opposites or two peas in a pod?
They say opposites attract and that seems to be true in our case.
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That cracks me up! My husband and I are completely opposite in interests but thankfully husband will go along with me to pursue all sorts of interests.
It is so funny how different we are. He grew up traveling in Europe but never “saw” anything until he begin to travel with me. And speaking of books, if it isn’t on a computer screen, husband won’t read it. He is action films and I’m Indies, historical films and romance.
I’m not sure if opposites attact but 30 years later, we are still going strong!!
We are definitely opposites – hubby loves the sci-fi and I’m right there with your husband with the “deep religious” stuff. I recently was given and read through a series of Christian fiction based on fact of all different women in the Bible…. really makes you think about their lives! But I also love delving into a good thought provoking book from some of those Christian intellectuals.
Thanks for sharing. I love looking at what other people read! Don’t you just love Mary Carol’s Nell Hill books? I wished I could visit her stores in Kansas.
My husband and I have some different interests, and some that overlap (like Harry Potter and Dick Francis mysteries!). But his books are either business-related, biographies or vampire books (a weird combo, and no, NOT the Twilight books, he tried the first one and tooo much teenage romance!).
My husband and I are totally opposites too when it comes to reading! He would never read one of my books and I would not read one of his! Love your books.
Blessings,
Donna
hubby and I are polar opposites as well. Our book shelves look about like yours. My hubby’s focus is on more intellectual readings,from politics, history, finance, etc, while mine are more focused on home and entertaining, cookbooks, etc. But like you, I love my bible and bible studies. Actually we both do and have LOTS of books to prove. Hubby is constantly teasing me about our upcoming move this year that he will need to rent a trailer just for the books. Seriously thinking we need a library in the next house. 🙂
Great post. Thanks for sharing it!
Hugs,
Cindy
rhoda, I am right there with you. I actually had my very intellectual son (English major at UCLA) say, “You are kind of one dimensional , Mom'” I told him, YES I am but I am darn good at my dimension,he he. Kathysue
I know exactly how you feel. My husband has book cases full of books that I’m not interested in. He especially likes historical fiction (which I hate). I typically stick to decorating books and cook books, not to mention the myriad of children’s books I read since I am an elementary teacher. I say, “to each his [or her] own”!
Same with us. I’m into “book candy” and he’s into history, politics, science and the like. Although he does dip into some fiction.
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My husband and I are polar opposites when it comes to reading, too. He reads non-fiction and he reads a lot of historical stuff, and I’m not talking just about commentaries or books written in this century. In addition to contemporary stuff, he also reads original texts and works written in the 18th century or earlier. I read fiction and know more about pop culture than he does (he doesn’t watch tv, either). I tease him that together we make the perfect Jeopardy contestant.
My hubby and I are just like you. He has Biblical books
and WWII books on his side of the bed and bookcases.
I have decorating and mystery books with recipes, nothing
heavy. My hubby has Masters of Divinity degree too!
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Had some given to me for Christmas from a Sisterchick and
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I suppose I am sort of a mix, when it comes to reading. I love to read lots of different subjects. However, I do love my decor books, especially.
J is strictly outdoors, when choosing reading material and he loves to read anything to do with Missouri. Of course, The Duke, is a favorite, too.
He also enjoys the James Herriott books about the country Vet in Yorkshire. I love those books too, so we have that, in common, when it comes to literature.:-)
Hilarious! That’s what we call our guest bath also…and my husband loves to read in there – except it’s nothing deep and meaningful, it’s usually the sports page!
wow! did you just come to my house & take that picture? b/c thats exactly what our “library” looks like. LOL!! except I dont have that Nate Berkus book-I need that one!
YES! My husband and I are opposites in our reading preferences! I am the frivolous one. I like magazines like In Style, while my handsome and intelligent husband reads The Economist. I read fiction, he reads non-fiction. For example, I love the Sookie Stackhouse novels and my husband wouldn’t be caught dead reading one! This is really a funny post and it has been therapeutic for me!
Polar opposites, for sure. My husband is a brainiac too, and I just smile and nod a lot. 🙂
That is exactly what our bookshelves look like! I get the “readers digest” version from him on all the books he finishes and he gets a lovely home to live in from me. I think it is a perfect balance.
We are opposites. My husband is very intellecual. He has 4 college degrees and studies his bible like he’s in seminary (he’s not in seminary but healthcare). He loves to learn and has lengthy discussions on world events, politics, etc…
Me, I have cookbooks, decorating books, entertaining books, and magazines (Southern Living, Traditional Home, etc). I read my bible and books like Beth Moore. I’m constantly decorating (even if it’s in my head) or reading about new products (hair/makeup). I’m a 100% housewife and love taking care of my home and family. My role model is June Cleaver.
My husband is constantly reading regulatory rules, upcoming laws, historical events, etc. I’m blessed to have him because he is a wealth of information and I can go to him all the time. However, sometimes I have to say, “I’ve got a question and I’m looking for a Sesame Street not a Discovery Channel response.” He just laughs and knows that I’m looking for a yes or no.
I laughed out loud. I think you and your husband have been raiding our “library”. 🙂 I can completely relate to having a brainiac in my life and have always concluded that geek is chic! We have fun trying to find the commonalities in our differences. http://www.containchaos.com/?p=122
This is such a funny post. I love that you described the bathroom as “the library.” 🙂
I completely agree with you that a smart man is a sexy man. Yes, ma’am. Love my brainy guy, too.
We’re definitely opposites, mine are all knitting books and light ‘girly’ fiction and his….. well certainly more in keeping with your hubby’s list than mine (or yours) 😉