Borrowed Books Novels & Stories

As Dorothy worked on the cash register, my eyes began to well up, and I discreetly wiped away the tears. "I was hoping to ask you something, dear," she said, resting her weathered hands on the counter. Her hair, once neatly tied in a bun, was now coming undone, with small strands of silver and dark gray framing her gentle jawline. "Azura borrowed some books from me, and I was wondering if you could return them." "Of course," I replied, surprised to learn that Azura had been borrowing books from Dorothy. She had never shown as much interest in nature or gardening as I did. "What were the books about?"

Later, I pushed the cart and put each book back on its shelf. Afterward, I checked the list of book borrowers. I was responsible only for the book collections (the new books and express books) though the library also had DVDs, VCDs, VHSs, etc. The loan period for new books was two weeks, while it was a week for express books. If any borrowers exceeded the loan period by three days, I would email them to remind them to return the books or extend the borrowing period. It was 11.35 a.m. when I finished sending the emails. The first visitor came to return the books at noon, and I placed them on my table. I would return them later to the bookshelves.

“I’d like to borrow this one.” I glanced at the title he was clutching, unable to hide a small, knowing smile. The book was about incubi and succubi, an intriguing choice that seemed to reflect a growing curiosity within him. “Of course,” I replied smoothly. “Let me prepare your library card and don’t forget to register your name there on the computer.” He nodded and started typing his details. I then took out a small index card, carefully filling in the details of the loan and noting the return date before giving it to him.

On my way home, I stop by the Lending Library. Our neighborhood has been blessed with a wonderful treasure, the Lending Library. It's the most sacred of treasures for a reader like me. The idea is, I read a book, and when I'm finished, I return it to the Lending Library for someone else to read. The Lending Library is a large bookshelf that stands on a post. It resembles a mailbox.

I just let him pull me all the way to the library, forcing my feet to keep up with his long strides. That long-legged creature. “Here.” “Whoa!” In a split second, while my mind was somewhere else, he shoved a towering stack of books into my arms. I nearly stumbled backward. “That’s a lot, Oryndor,” I warned him. “You don’t get to complain. You already borrowed all the best ones and left the rest of us with this bulk.” “Hey! That’s rude to assume. I don’t hoard books or hide them in my room to mess with everyone else. I actually return them!”

Her family was in chaos every day. "They consulted a fortune-teller, who told them that they owed too many debts and needed to repay them, or the whole family would be destroyed."

Cole asked, “Something wrong with these books?” “No, there’s nothing wrong with them. It’s just that these are all text books for programming students. Does your school have anything for professionals?” Caroline enquired. Cole pouted. “These are recommended readings by my professors and I couldn’t even understand half of them. Sis, you’re really something else.” “At the end of the day, these are intended for classroom reading, the information provided is only at a rudimentary level. Do you have any place in mind where you can borrow books on this topic other than your school library?”

His worry that stemmed from data about the history of all hosts was needless in the end. "So what's the new function?" Luna prompted BaoBao. "Ah! The library resource has been made available for us!" "A library?" "Yes! There are two kinds of books in the library. The world books and the books of knowledge. The world books are chosen at random and is the next world you'd be entering. The book allows you to read the entire story before sending you in whenever you're ready. The books for knowledge are in case you need to brush up a certain kind of knowledge first before entering the world."

I had to always ensure that books borrowed must be returned in good condition or else I would have to buy back the book. Such a great responsibility, right? Thought so too. Though I am very happy with the post I was given as it has always been my dream to be a library prefect because at least from now I don't need to ask permission from anyone if I need to borrow a book. Sounds good, right? Thought so too. When we got back to class.

"S-sure!" She handed me the book excitedly and I examined it. I'd never really read many fiction books in the past, choosing more for academic reads. The idea seemed interesting though. "You can borrow it if you like!" I looked up at her, surprised. "Didn't you say you were reading it?" "No, it's fine! I have so many other books I can read." I thought about it for a minute but felt bad if I turned her offer down. Especially after seeing how excited she was at just the thought of me borrowing it.