How many books is she going to talk about?

Well, I know you may be wondering so I better clear the air. I have kept a reading journal off and on for the last ten years.

"So many books, so little time."

What a great quote. It sometimes frustrates me to think of all the wonderful books there are to read. I suppose in a way it is my selfishness that pushes my reading. Ultimately to whom will it matter whether I read 5 or 5000 books. Who cares what I have thought about and reflected upon with each book.

I have to admit I am excited going to libraries but also often leave feeling a bit disappointed that I can not hope to ever read them all. I love new books and old books. I don't often follow bestseller lists. Usually one books leads to another. Whether it is a direct reference to another book or it occurs merely as a footnote.

I have been using the internet since 1995. I never thought that I would move from reading paper books to electronic versions. I have found though that sometimes I do. They both have their own qualities.

Let me clarify something, when I say my goal is to read 100 books this year, it is not for the quantity. Over the years, besides having kept a reading journal, I have kept a reading list. This reading list is not static. It continually grows. Sometimes I go to a book on the list and it no longer interests me so I skip it and leave it for another time. This is not your usual list. It is now over 14 pages long.

For those of you who may worry that I am living through books...fear not. I travel constantly with my work. I am always visiting museums and parks. I love the outdoors and I am glad my job allows me to be there. And in a weird twist of fate, although I can be shy and hesitant about situations, I like being around people.