For quite some time now, my husband and I have had these two books on our bookshelves-- 501 Must-Read Books and 501 Must-See Movies. From time to time (or once every 6 months, when I get the inclination to dust), we take them down, flip through, and compare notes about who has seen/read what. These are hardly definitive lists, but we enjoy looking through the books and it usually sparks a lively conversation. Several nights ago we were doing just that, and I once again came to the realization that there are some really great books I just haven't read yet. Now, as a full-time working mother of a two-year old, I could blame this on being busy. But let's face it, I have managed to re-read the entire Confessions of a Shopaholic series TWICE in under a year. Apparently, it's not that I'm not making time to read; I'm just not making time to go to the library, the bookstore, or pay a late-night visit to Amazon. So, with no time frame (because I can only imagine how long it will take me to read 501 books), I plan on reading all 501 books in 501 Must-Read Books. Care to watch the insanity ensue?
About Me
- Amber
- Illinois, United States
- I have always loved books. My mother has a photo of me as a small child, sitting on the floor surrounded by stacks of books, "reading" to my kitten. I'm pretty sure my love of books can be blamed on her; after all, she bought me most of the books in those stacks. I was startled to discover after having my son that I had gone months without reading a book. The previous record for time without reading a book could most likely have been measured in hours-- certainly not days, weeks, or months. I immediately rushed to the library to rectify this situation, and spent every napping moment frantically reading the biography of my favorite guitarist while my infant son napped. The book was unsatisfactory (I predict a return to rehab for the guitarist), but my book addiction is back in top form. Thus, despite having a husband, two-year old, two dogs, and a full-time job, I have decided to read all 501 books in my "501 Must-Read Books." I have enjoyed flipping through this in the past, reminiscing fondly about some of my favorites. Now I plan on actually buckling down, reading ALL 501, and sharing my experience.