157, for now anyway

The quest continues. I finished reading the first volume of Duman Malone's lengthy biography of Thomas Jefferson about a half hour ago. A small step, but it's a step in the right direction. A part of me knows that Bookshelf Zero will never happen, but I don't see that as a reason to stop making my to-read pile as small as possible. I will keep reading, buying, and recording each book I finish and buy in whatever tools are availabe at the time. My New Year's Reolution to get my to read pile down to 140 plays its own role in my desire to keep reading while resisting the urge to buy. A related reolution, finishing a fantasy series, is guiding me towards my next reading seelction. I'm leaning towards Silverthorn. This is book 3 in the Rift War Saga. I borrowed books 1 and 2 from the library earlier this year. I picked up Silverthorn at 2nd and Charles. After thinking I had all the time in the world to get back to the series, I realized that we are already to June. Silverthorn isn't particualry long. I should be able to get through it fairly quikly (assuming it's mildly entertaining). My goal is to have it finished before we leave for Disney in not quite 3 weeks. I think this is a highly doable goal. I had my summer reading list last yeat. I forgot about that list until I was reading my old posts earlier this evening. I don't know if I want to make a list for this summer, but I have a few directions I would like to pursue after I finish Silverthorn. I have some good library books in my Kindle. I have a history of Jazz that I would like to read. I'm interested in teh subject, but I also want to read the author. I followed him on Twitter until I delected my account (I still pop in using the web browser) and always enjoyed his posts. I have volume 2 of the Jefferson bio. I would like to maintain that momentum. I bought a couple of Modern Library 100 books late last year. They are both laying low in the garage. One or both of those could be amusing reads. I always think I should read Don Quioxte while I'm at Disney World. He's part of the Small World ride. It's a long book that I will probably never read, but maybe I'll at least pick it up and read a few pages. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised. I bought the Stormlight Archives book 1 and 3 at some point last year. Book 1 was for my son to try. He has read other Sanderson books and enjoyed them. Book 3 was for me. I listened to the audio version right after it came out. I have hesitated getting the Audible version of book 4 as I haven't been making much progress with audiobooks over the last year or so (although I'm really enjoying The Hunt for Red October). I wanted to go back through book 3 before consuming book 4 in whatever media I eventually end up choosing. I have been read a chapter or so in the morning. I could be reading something new, but I like revisiting a story. I can dip in here and there and keep the handle on the overall arc and flow. It will take me months to read the whole thing at my current pace. It wouldn't surprise me if I end up making it my primary reading book and just get through it quickly.