Everybody else is doing it, so why can't I?

Last night I got into bed early (around midnight) and opened a book, as usual. Normally I read for about 30-60 minutes before falling asleep. Last night, however, the book I read, was one of those that you just can't stop reading; I bet you know the kind I'm talking about. It launched in me, once again, an almost desperate need to discuss my readings with someone.

But the problem with talking about books is that usually your friends aren't reading the same books as you, at least not at the same time. And if you lend them the "Best book ever!!!", it might take them awhile to read them, and then your own feelings regarding the master piece might have already faded.

Of course I could join a book club of some sorts, where people come together to discuss books. But since my reading habits have evolved to be really manifold, I somehow don't feel like joining a club, since most clubs read only books of some specific category.

So I came up with a very "original" thought. Why not a blog about books? I bet there are many already being written in the whirlwinds of the endless internet, some probably a lot better than this one will be, and I can't even promise to bring anything new to the table. But then again, I'll write mostly for myself, at most hoping to get good recommendations and evoke some conversation.

With these words I welcome all of you friends and strangers to read my scribbles. Enjoy, or critisize, whichever floats your boat.