Preparing for Around the World in 52 Books

 

As previously mentioned, I am embarking on an Around the World reading challenge in 2012.  Although I never need an excuse to visit used book stores, this has given me an even better reason.  Friday I took the day off and headed to Mr. K's Used Books, Music, and More, probably the largest used book store in my particular town (not gonna lie - I wish I lived close to Powell's like I did while I was growing up!).  I had some store credit from a previous trade-in visit, and $5 cash.  It is kind of like a trip to the casino, you have to decide how much money you are going to spend before you go in.

I've also recently signed up for paperbackswap.com, and have gained quite a few great books, most from my Around the World wishlist.  The shelf you see is what I have so far.  I have representatives from Belgium, France, Portugal, Argentina, Turkey, Spain, Afghanistan, USA, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Mexico, Algeria, Greenland, Peru, Cuba, Kiribati, St. Maarten, and Denmark.  I also have Kashmir and Tibet on their way to me via paperbackswap.

I have definitely fought reading compulsion on this shelf but luckily I always seem to have another award list or book I need to read for the podcast.  2012 is going to be a fun year!

What I'm reading now: