DOTC: Books Too Expensive to Read Fast

Dan of the County: I heard one of those radio ads on the way home from work (and often see them in print) where they are trying to sell you a speed reading program. They usually say something like, “wouldn’t you like to read x-times faster than you do now?” And I always answer to myself, heck no. Maybe it’s because I get so much practice at work where much of my time is spent reading all kinds of things but I when I go to read novels, etc. I already feel like I’m gulping them too fast as it is to really savor them. I have to make a conscious effort at times to slow down, enjoy, and even re-read the same section as I’m going along. This is especially true with the cost of books these days. On more than one occasion I’ve thought one looks good sitting on the shelf but when I pick it up I think, “aahh, this is pretty thin, I don’t think I’d get my money’s worth.”

DFO: Dan, I’ve finally finished reading the book you loaned me, “Next.” What else do you have on your shelf?

Question: OK, troops, it’s time to catch up on what you’re reading again?