Do you ever avoid reading books because there are too many of them to read?
I have shelves and shelves of must-reads gathering dust, and I'm so intimidated by them that I spend hours wasting time on the Internet.
Reading.
After browsing a handful of agent and author blogs tonight, I'm reminded of all the AMAZING books out there, many released within the last year or two. Now I'm even more intimidated, because I know it's time for another trip to the bookstore, where I'll buy more books that I don't read.
Help! There must be a trick to breaking the cycle of avoidance. I need a library, STAT. Maybe they have a summer reading program for grownups.
2 comments:
Oh, no, my problem is waaaay too little time to read. These days, I'm ashamed to admit, I'm as picky as an agent responding to queries when it comes to reading books. I just don't have the time (or space) to waste on anything less than stellar.
That sounds like a solid plan. But I also have Book Guilt. If I start a book and don't love it, I feel awful putting it back on the shelf. What if I didn't give it a fair chance? What if I'm just dense and missed the point altogether?
Do you ever read something that's received wide critical acclaim, only to hate it with a fiery passion? I think the ultimate goal for me is: be willing to try new things, but give myself permission to put the book down and walk away if it doesn't connect!
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