Book thoughts Introduction

Last year I had way too many vague resolutions, so this year I made a simple, concrete one: to read and comment on at least 24 books.  I already know that that sounds easier than it actually is,   especially when you have a job, friends, family, a long distance relationship and TV shows to keep up with. Still, I really, really want to make it happen. This is a resolution to exercise my brain more. 

I want to do it because both reading and writing are healthy for me, and I’m not totally healthy without them. I am a word person, a story person. I like a good story in any form, true or fictional. 

I could set really strict rules about the kinds of books I will and will not read, when I will read them and when I will post. However, if I do that, I’m likely to get discouraged and break them all. This is not a movie blog. I will not get famous. I am just a geek doing an outside of college reading project. Like, way outside. ( Saint Andrews Presbyterian College isn't even called that anymore.)    So, let’s keep it real.     

This blog has 4 actual rules:

1.        The author will read 24 or more books, as mentioned above, within the year 2014.
2.       The author will comment on at least 24 those books and make a reasonable amount of sense,              with as few grammatical errors as possible.  *
3.        The author will be brave, as sharing her writing voluntarily often terrifies her.   
4.      The author will have fun

Please keep in mind that the blog is called “Book Thoughts,” not "Professional Book Reviews." I am new to this format and I am the boss.  Personal reflections will be included.

I can only hope that this blog will have some readers.

I hope that, if they do show up, they have a little fun along with me.

*I have cerebral palsy, which in my case means that I need a lot of personal care assistance and drive a motorized wheelchair. Some of my friends and my fiancée are also in wheelchairs. I know from experience that this information will help readers make sense of my reflections.