finish a book a week

Finally finished The Book on the Bookshelf by Henry Petroski, sent to me by a friend via Bookcrossing.com. It was very informative, though perhaps a bit dry; and this from someone who reads encyclopedias for pleasure…

Then I wanted some lighter reading so:
The First Seven Ecumenical Councils: their history and theology by Leo Donald Davis. Paradise to be back to history and theology.

Okay, the problem with this type of entry is that when do you check it off? I mean, that is if you look upon this site as a to-do list instead of, say, a Zen experience of daily existence…or…something. As I look over my list I see that many of the items are of this sort, e.g. I shower my daughter with affection daily (yea, hourly) but it’s not a “okay that’s done” thing. They are open items, if you will…

Finished reading The Complete Guide to Strating Used Bookstore, by Dale l. Gilbert, with certain inklings in mind. Quite a nice little book (it’s a slim volume), and I’m not surprised how many bookshop owners I’ve spoken to say they read it whilst starting out, even if they ended up not following it to a T. Certainly I’d have to say this is the best book on the subject so far I’ve read which dealt with all the “nut & bolts” of the issue, down to how to build your selves for your stock in order to save some money. But far from being a penny-pincher, Gilbert is adamant other times when he feels you should not cut corners.

And I would personally have to admit that when I start my own bookshop I will probably alter his plans somewhat. But it will be on my head should I do so, since he did warn me.

Still find a copy in your library and read it. I was shocked to discover how hard it is to buy a copy of this little book for under $40 or so. If it’s that good of a reference and a standrd building stone of the subject (and I think it is) shouldn’t it be re-printed at least?

Have actually been more or less keeping up with this (excepting oddments). I’ve been trying to keep track of this at:

http://readerbeware.com