Weekly Geeks 2009.32: Why Haven't I

Weekly Geeks this week wants us to ask ourselves this question: "Why haven't I read that yet?"

So, wow, my list could go on and on, but with really lousy reasons and explanations. Off the top of my head, these come to mind:

The Actor and the Housewife by Shannon Hale: I should have read it when it first came out, but then I heard mixed reviews so was nervous to buy it. Instead, I got on the hold list at the library, and then I found out that because I work at the library, I continually get bumped to the bottom of the hold list! Therefore, I have YET to get my hands on this book!

Shogun by James Clavell: I hear it's wonderful. I planned on reading it for a online book group thing years ago. My son even bought it for me for Christmas. I think I've read the first 50 pages 2 or 3 times. So why don't I just read it? I have no idea....

Bleak House by Charles Dickens: I've wanted to read this one for years. Then I finally bought it, and still it sits there unread. I put it on all my challenge lists and still, unread. I just need to read it already!

Oil by Upton Sinclair: Once upon a time, Kookie blogged about books and she raved about this one. So I bought it. But it has yet to be read. I'm a little scared of this one I think. My husband read it and survived, so I probably will too.

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham: A children's classic that I've had forever and just never seem to read. Let's see, what challenge list can this one go on?

Ah, well. And so it goes. On and on. The pile of unread, waiting-for-their-turn books. My companions for life.