Current distractions (books not off the shelf): Next up:

On my shelf since:  the husband gifted it to me after we saw the movie – 1994? My copy’s origin story:  (Paperback 1993 1st Ed.) Ditto Why not until now:  I never read books that the husband gives me – shhh, don’t tell him! Review: Where do I even begin? (Does anything good ever follow…

On my shelf since:  The kids were about the age to enjoy this. Really wanted at least one of them to read it, but now that I have, don’t feel bad that they didn’t My copy’s origin story:  (Hardback 2002 1st Ed.) Pretty sure I just regular bought this somewhere Why not until now:  I…

On my shelf since:  The husband read it – 1995? My copy’s origin story:  (Paperback 1994 1st paperback edition) Again, probably bought by the husband. That said, not sure why I think of this as one of “my” books to read.  Why not until now: Seemed like it was gonna be depressing (not wrong). Felt…

On my shelf since:  1987? Which is probably wrong since I think the book was published later than that. Hang on I’ll check…. Close! It was published in 1989, so let’s say I’ve had it since the early 90s.  My copy’s origin story:  (Hardback 1989 1st Edition) Again not sure, but this seems like it…