So I decided that starting August 1st, I am going to stop buying books for one month. I'd like to see just how much money I have left over without spending it on books. It may very well kill me. Seriously--it's probably been 20 years since I haven't faithfully bought books if not every week, then every two weeks.
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I have so many books at home to read, it really is ridiculous. I won't get through them all in one month, but since I have around 50 more books to read this year to reach my 100 goal, I probably have close to that many at home that are quietly waiting (some much longer than others) to be picked up and enjoyed.
In reaction to my decision last night, I immediately bought some books. I have a few books on order, and I hope they get here before August 1st. I'm not sure what to do about them. This also includes buying e-books on my NOOK. If it ain't free, it's not going on the NOOK. Since the NOOK is fairly new in my life, it doesn't really present much of a temptation for me. I can contain my book buying impulses, since I just put the NOOK away and don't look at it.
At home, however, I have bookcases in my living room, in my dining room, and shelves of books above my bed and across from my bed on the wall. I am literally (he he) surrounded by books when I sleep.
So wish me luck on curtailing my spending. I certainly won't be without anything to read! I'll keep you posted on my journey through August.
I think you are very, very brave!
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