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Monday's Dilemma

Monday's Dilemma

So here's the deal. I am always reading a book. Whether or not I have one open in front of me, I am engrossed in one. I have 11 pages to go in the book I am currently reading, which is nothing out of the ordinary. I generally stick to reading a book per 7-10 days or so (though slower recently). The best part about finishing a book is starting the next one.

My problem stems from this fact: A book I have been anticipating for some time now comes out tomorrow. I tried to time my current read to be finished tomorrow, but I will finish early.

I will need to busy myself with other things tonight, possibly not reading at all before bed. I read over breakfast every morning and can easily knock out those last 11 pages then before I have a chance to swing by the bookstore at lunchtime to pick up the book.

Do I finish it tonight?

Do I just start something else and then start the new book in a week?

Do I hold off until tomorrow?

Perhaps I will finish the book tonight and then spend my morning hours tomorrow typing the review for your reference...I think that one will win.

Stay tuned for reviews of both books.

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Comment from: Kevin [Visitor]
is holding off one day so difficult you made a post about it? or are you bored?
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/04 @ 16:51
Comment from: Privatjokr [Member] Email · http://www.privatjokr.com
I am sorry, for me it is that difficult. I take my books seriously. Though you wouldn't know it from how little I read and how poor my reviews are...but I have fun with it so leave me alone.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/04 @ 17:58
Comment from: Kevin [Visitor]
i also found it strange that you stopped with 11 pages to go, but i'll chalk that up to you were trying to spread it out until tomorrow. won't having one day of anticipation make tomorrows reading all the better?
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/04 @ 18:20
Comment from: Privatjokr [Member] Email · http://www.privatjokr.com
I read on my lunch hour today and when it was time to get back to work I had 11 pages.

And no, the anticipation will not make it better.
PermalinkPermalink 12/06/04 @ 20:44
Comment from: fellow book lover [Visitor]
Fill the void time with magazines my friend. I recommend The Economist, but there are plenty out there from which to choose to hold you over until your next book.
PermalinkPermalink 12/08/04 @ 01:20

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