Books Galore!

I don't like to read two or more books at the same time (minus a book and the Bible). I get too confused and feel a bit overwhelmed because I get so immersed in the book. Therefore, I can only handle one book at a time. However, I feel a bit overwhelmed today because I have so many books I want to read and now I realize I have already opened more than one book. I can't just close it and finish what I've already started and go back because it's too late. Once the book is opened, there's no turning back. I don't know how I got in this predicament.

Here is my current reading list:

• A Wrinkle in Time: Charlotte recommended I read the book again and continue on with the series. I pretty much do whatever Charlotte tells me to do because I never regret it. The book is way more fun than I remember.
• The Best of Sherlock Holmes: Dan recommended Sherlock Holmes to me years ago. I was quite surprised and felt that it was a worthy investment because Dan liked it and Dan doesn't really like to read. It has now become my reading right before I fall asleep. Sometimes, I get too into the story and can't fall asleep because I have to finish it.
• The Safest Place on Earth: I'm supposed to read it twice by next week for small group. I read a little bit of the foreword and it seems interesting. I'm excited to learn.
• The Ragamuffin Gospel - Visual Edition: I read a few pages every so often and admire the art in the book. The visuals complement the beauty of the gospel. It's thought provoking, challenging and convicting. I can handle small doses. Reading the book inspires me to write, take photos and put it all together.
• Desiring God: I received a copy of this book from Chung. He mentioned the book a couple of weeks ago and said that the book changed his life. He enjoyed the book so much, he bought the book in bulk and now had a bunch to give out, so he gave me one because he learned that I like to read and I don't mind dense books. The book does look intense. I haven't started yet because I want to wait until I can devote my full attention to the book. I'll probably wait until I finish a couple of the other books I'm reading right now.

I like the idea of books as gifts. It's an exchange of ideas and feelings. I especially like it when little messages are written inside the book because every time I open it or read it, I'm reminded of the person who gave it to me.

I like to think about what other people think about when they read. I want to know what lines stood out to them, how they felt, what they thought as they read certain passages. Reading an already marked-up book is my delight; it's a flashing glimpse into a person's mind.