March 30, 2007
In 2005, I set myself the goal of reading 50 books. I did end up reading more than 50, most of which I had not read before. The task of documenting the books I’d read for the purpose of counting them resulted in a lush little list.
Two weeks ago someone asked me, “Have you read Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides”. I had, in fact. He said ‘Did you like it. What did you think.’ I couldn’t remember; I remembered the general feeling and some plot points. I couldn’t remember the name of the main character. So now I write things down about the books I read.
I am 23 years old; the life expectancy for an Australian female is 83 years. 60 reading years x 50 books = 3000 BOOKS. Be astonished by my mathematical prowess.
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