I developed the habit of reading at an early age. While both my mom and dad read occasionally, they were not avid readers by any standard. Yet, somehow I found myself spending more time reading than exercising any other hobby of mine. As a kid, I attended a humble elementary school located on the outskirts of Sofia. The school offered a tiny library. In fact, it did not look much like a library, just a room that used to store old furniture, converted into book storage. Yet, despite the poor appearance, I loved spending time there.