I fall in love with books the way others do with guys. Some I won't even look at--too popular, too slick. Spare me the Pattersons, the Graftons, the Coulters--give me Kingsolver and Krauss. Give me the Booker Prize winner, not the bestseller.
I start two or three books at the same time. I read a few pages, then move onto the next and give that a sample. While I enjoy reading both, I'm afraid to commit to either. There are so many great books available! Libraries, stores, dedicated to them!
But as I get to know one book better, I set the other aside. I can't put down my chosen book. I tell everyone about it. Read this! It's awesome!
Alas, by halfway through--maybe later--I see its faults. I note the sloppy characterization, the descriptions that go on far too long, and I'll second-guess my commitment. I still want to finish the book, but I also notice that other one I'd started. It nags at me like an ex-boyfriend inviting me to lunch.
Luckily, there's nothing wrong with two-timing a book.
(Tongue fully in cheek;)
3 comments:
Well!!!
I read one book at a time!! I am not sure if I can manage two books!! When I find lot of faults in a book, I try to love it the way it is!! Else I just use Wikipedia to read the summary and get going with next book!!
Should try your two book style oncE!!!
with warm regards
CatchyTips for writers
I'm with you on the two-timing thing, I think right now I'd say I'm eight-timing with book marks all varying degrees deep in each book. But not quite due to dissatisfaction, it's more like ADD.
I also like to have lighter books (in terms of subject, not weight!) around, depending on my mood. Thanks for stopping by!
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