I had a bit of a book crisis this weekend when I wanted to start reading my second book choice for the Once Upon a Time Challenge (the lists over on the side are not in any order). As I was in the mood for something light and different than my other two books I was reading, I thought I’d start with Artemis Fowl.
I looked on my shelves and found nothing and then I remembered it was my husband’s book. So I asked him for his copy and he looked at me like I was crazy.
You see dear readers, the copy he has is a German translation of the book. Ack! Of course my husband didn’t miss a beat and reminded me that I really should learn German. Yes,yes, whatever.
Most importantly, there goes my resolve to only read books from my stacks for the challenge. Luckily, BookMooch came to my rescue and I found a copy to mooch. Book Crisis solved for now. Although I think my next book crisis will revolve around the fact that I’m very behind on my challenge reading and I haven’t even posted links to the other challenges I’m joining.
I wish I had time for these challenges. They look like fun!
uh-oh….although it sounds like you solved the book crisis in a flash!
:0 Learning German would certainly put you behind on the challenge time line, wouldn’t it? Glad you found a copy at Bookmooch!
Another reason to love Bookmooch! I don’t consider bookmooch cheating when it comes to not buying anything new as you are technically not spending any money!! I finally once again picked up The Mists of Avalon. I think I have too many varied reading plans these days, too (challenges and books I want to read on my own).
You’re funny.
Looking forward to reading what you think about The Eyre Affair. It’s been on my shelf for a few years now, but keeps getting bumped.
Too funny. I’m way behind on my challenge reading too. I always sign on with good intentions, but you know what they say about the road to Hell…
Nancy – They are fun but I have yet to finish a whole challenge.
Christine – Thank goodness for bookmooch 🙂
Jenclair – Exactly! Another reason why I can’t learn German just right now. Hee.
Danielle – Yes, sometimes I think my own personal reading plans get buried with all the challenges and book groups. Oh well, it’s fun.
Isabel – 🙂
Marina – Thank you for stopping by. I have actually had that one for quite a while too. Oh those eternal shelf sitters.
Stefanie – Ha,ha… I knew you guys would understand.
I can relate to book crisis. That I have a whole stck of books doesn’t mean I can always find something to read. If that happens, I’m plunging into a crisis because I always have to read something. Very c=rarely do I let a single go by without reading anything. Am I crazy or what? 🙂