Have you ever fallen into a non-reading rut. I'm not talking about a lack of time for reading, but the complete disinterest in doing so? I've not experienced this before, but I seem to be in one now. I've got oodles of books and magazines stacked up to read, and the only ones I can sort of get through are the ones that will likely be relevant to my job. (I like to avoid failing work pop quizzes when I can.) Needless to say, there aren't many books that fall into that category.
I subscribe to this wonderful thing from Powell's in Portland, OR called Indiespensible. It is a phenomenal idea from one of my most favorite places. Every six weeks a book arrives on your doorstep. Not just a book, but a signed copy, often a first edition, often in a special binding or case, and sometimes even a set designed exclusively for Powell's. In addition, there is usually an author Q&A, a snippet of another book, sometimes an entirely separate book, and a special treat. I've been a subscriber for a while now, although not from the very beginning, which I regret. So far the treats have been a Powell's mug, a Powell's tote bag, a Kleen Kanteen, chocolate covered marshmallows, and other edible treats. If anything can get me out of this funk, surely these books can.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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