I used to buy all my books. But to save money and to avoid the frustration of investing money in a terrible book, I've become an avid library-user. In fact, I've been told I have an addiction. But there are much worse things to be addicted to, right? I realized last night that there is no way I can keep up with my current pace and it's unlikely I'll be able to conquer my pile before they're due back at the library. Policy is one can't renew a book if someone else has submitted a request for it. Which means that oftentimes I only have three weeks to finish a book. Three weeks you ask? Surely that is enough time to finish a book. And you're right...it is. Except when there are 10+ to be read. With great reluctance I got online this morning and rescheduled my request list so I won't be inundated with books as I am now.
Tonight, my friend, Kim, and I are going to a literary arts event at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Two authors we both enjoy - Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto - are speaking on how they became writers and the creative writing process in general. I'm hoping it will be interesting. If not the tickets were cheap! My handbag is full of books (theirs) in case they do a pre-lecture signing. Best to be prepared, I think. It's fun to have something to look forward to. I'll take pictures if I'm able.
