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In thinking about what book related problems I may have, I discovered that all have to do with lacking something — time, space and self control! Oh yeah, I have some major problems. They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. But after admitting it, I say who cares! So here are my Top 10 Book Related Problems. (I had to stop at 10!)
Time
1) I don’t have enough years left to read all the books I currently own. I am 54, so I have only about 20-30 years to try to read all the books I have acquired. Well, maybe if I live to be 150 I might have enough time. And if I stopping buying/downloading books — yeah right!
2) I don’t have enough hours in the day to read what I want to read. This problem is due primarily to the fact that I have other claims on my time — family, church, work, volunteering, even sleep. I have worked reading into some meal times, exercise and housework. It’s called multi-tasking, not obsessive-compulsive.
Space
3) I don’t have enough shelves for my books. Although I do have bookcases in many rooms in my house, including hallways and bathrooms, they seem to be overflowing. I have resorted to decorating with books to make space on shelves, but that just leads to the next problem.
4) Flat surfaces in my house are being overtaken by books. I use them to provide foundations for lamps, pictures, plants . . .
Self Control
5) I can’t stop downloading FREE books to my Kindle. I may read that cozy mystery or bonnet and buggy historical . . .
6) I can’t turn down that next book in a series I love, even if I am behind about 3 books.
7) I can’t turn down that book review from the author who has just written the next Great American Novel. Who wants to miss out on that.
8) I can’t resist walking into that Indie bookstore when I am vacationing. They may have books that I need, but don’t know about yet!
9) I can’t resist walking into the Books A Million or Barnes and Noble when I come across them. They are so pretty!
10) I just can’t resist books of any kind! So my house continues to look more and more like a library, my Kindle is filled with books that are calling out to be read, and my life is filled with the wonder of new cultures and new experiences without the need for a passport.
Do you have a book problem too?