Sometimes, I know just what I want to read next, typically the latest paperback by a favorite author. But other times, like now, I'm paralyzed with indecision. What am I in the mood for? Do I want a fast reading book so I can get more books read or a longer, more involved tale that's been sitting on my shelf for years? Should I just work alphabetically by author through the hundreds of unread books or should I alternate genres? So many books here, and not nearly enough time to read them all. Sometimes, I wish I didn't have so many and had to go to a library and choose from whatever's available. But I have my own home library and there are always too many to choose from.
So I made a decision and picked a science fiction novel, one by an author I have not yet read: Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. I hope I like it. :)
I've recently been questioning how I go about choosing the next book I'm going to read. You're right when you say there are too many books and not enought time.
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I'm often torn between reading a long one I really want to read, as I'm doing now, or a short one so I can catch up faster.
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