What Not To Buy Me

I have a weakness.  No, not drugs, alcohol, women, or gambling (well maybe a little of the latter).  Books!  What did you think?  I'm a writer.  When I read an interesting review (and I read lots of reviews), or see something that looks good on the shelves of Kepler's or M is for Mystery or Books Inc., there's no hesitation.  My credit card comes out of my wallet as fast as a gunslinger's draw. 

Now, I understand that it seems natural at birthday time or in December to buy me a book since family and friends know I'm a bibliophile.  But if someone does get me a book as a gift or presses a book on me saying "You gotta read this," one of two things happens over 90% of the time.  I've heard of the book or leafed through it and 1) decided I didn't want to read it or 2) I've already bought it.  It's awkward either way. 

Anyone else out there have the same problem?

Comments

[Julia Buckley]

I don't have that problem as often as you, but it's true sometimes I can't wait until Christmas or my birthday.

But you might want to hold off until Father's Day . . .

[Forssell]

And that's exactly why I never buy you any books. In case you were wondering.

[Keith Raffel]

Julia, I doubt books are on the gift list for tomorrow. Andy, thanks for clearing that up.