More of a challenge really.
I love reading and since I was a child had always dreamed of having floor to celing bookshelves. When I set up my craft room a few years ago, I finally got my wish. However, i managed very quickly to fill the bookshelves with books that I have bought but not read. I love books but it has reached saturation point. So I came to the conclusion that something has to give. And I set myself a challenge. 2012 will be the year that I do not buy myself any books.
THE RULES
1) No purchasing of any books in any format for myself. (Evem if they are in the charity shop and I really want them.
2) No solicitation of books as presents
3) I can borrow books provided I return them to their original owner.
4) No purchasing of magazines specifically to get a freebie book.
I started the challenge on boxing day (I got given 3 books for christmas) and so far have been tempted only once. But it has brought home to me just how often I peruse books in shops.
Currently I am reading "She Wolves" by Helen Castor which I shall review on this blog once I have finished it and let you know how my 2012 challenge is going.
Wish me luck . . ..
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