Anal Book-keeper

Yes, I like the idea of collecting books. You can say I am a book collector but one that actually reads them. Expensive hobby but still not as extravagant as those who collect cars.

Recently, I have found a place or two where I can purchase books at a lesser amount. Of course, the less expensive it is the older the goods become but to me there is no such thing as an "old" read. Maybe, not that old like all yellow and "freckled" pages or "lighting surged" through the front cover. I also have "newness syndrome". Yes, I am kind of anal about certain things. Like being anal about my char kuey teow.

Sorry, back to the point.

Yes, good read. I don't know how you, the reader would define a good read. I find a book a good read when I have read it and say it is a good read! LOL! Gotcha. No sorry I'm just kidding. Don't hit me with my own books please!

Well, I don't know myself. I just pick a book by looking at the covers and the titles first. Then flip to the back to read the synopsis. Then, sypnosis or no, I will pick thumb through the first one third of the book, followed by the middle of the book and then the last third (is there such a thing? ~_-), reading a few sentences on each section selected. Style is also the criteria to purchase the book or not. Last but not least, the price and if it's alright, I look for "nicer" looking or better conditioned ones (picky!).

Sometimes, I go through newspaper reviews which I don't bother half-way because it spoils the mood or excitement to make you buy the book. Am I not right? Just tell the reader it's a good book, what genre, and just go get it. Simple (yet so complicated, I am ;)P).

I also look through magazines as well as websites of major books stores and blogs. Usually, the reviews from magazines or websites are preferred bacause it's short and sweet. I also like to see what other bloggers are reading so that I can "research" on the title and see if I am interested.

Which brings me finally to the main chatter of this post really. I know, I'm long-winded. It's a gift. Don't be envious ;). Look I'm learning not to okay. It's just that when I like something and given the opportunity to talk about it, I get all passionate. Don't worry, in real life I am not THAT long-winded. Which I might add has to be worked on too because I don't say things convincingly. So, I end up needing to speak more because I have to explain. Yeah, I know. Sorry. I'm just afraid that certain things I say is not good enough so I want to explain it better so as not to create any misunderstanding which end up making things even more confusing.

*Slap mouth*

Oww.

...to be continued.