Book bender

I've been on a real book binge lately.

I've taken to reading at work while on my breaks. I get some shit for it mainly because I read while walking like a total nerd but it's all in good fun. So what if I like to expand my mind with some classic literature? My brain needs some stimulation since my work can be pretty mind numbing at times.

I probably didn't start reading until a few weeks in at the new place. I started Labor Day weekend. In the time I've read there I've made it through "The Old Man and the Sea." "O Pioneers!" "Walden and Civil Disobedience" and I'm part way through "The Federalists."

Next on my list is "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Interpretation of Dreams." We'll see how old Freud treats me. I had to read part of his writings for a class in college and liked it. I'm on a bit of a Hemingway kick. I read "A Farewell to Arms" years ago (side note: it makes me a little sad I can say things like years ago. It means that I am, in fact, growing up) and enjoyed it. Then I read "The Sun Also Rises" about two years ago. I picked up "The Old Man and the Sea" back in September and breezed through it in a few days. I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.

I really enjoy Willa Cather. I should pick up more of her books or have Santa bring them to me since he is going to be arriving soon. It probably would be more sensible to borrow books from the library but I love owning them too much. There's something about a nice, well balanced bookshelf that I love. It probably has something to do with I feel like I look smart having lots of book and I jump at any opportunity to look smart!