Damn, I need to stop buying books until I can create a better reading schedule.  I currently have 10 books to read when I’m done with the one I’m currently on. Word to the wise: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova is not a quick read, despite quotes on the book jacket stating otherwise. I picked it up so I’d have something quick to read at a lakehouse. It’s a month later and I still dredging through it. It’s just not an engaging enough read to invest long reading sessions on it.

I also had this crazy idea to do 52 book reviews a year, each one centering around a 52 second YouTube video. But then I realized I’d have to devote almost all my spare time to reading, which I’m not willing to commit to.

Read: The Wild Trees – A quick non-fiction read for the summer. I burnt through in two weekends. Part of my love for this book is that I can totally see these people who explore giant trees being much like my friends.

Listen: The National – Boxer – The is music to listen to with the windows and sunroof open as you drive around the country at 3 in the morning. Dark. Deep. Haunting at points.

Watch: Knocked Up – Jesus Christ, if you haven’t seen this movie yet, you’re cheating yourself of the smartest comedy in months (if not years).

This is also going to be a good week for movies. I’m seeing a midnight show of Live Free or Die Hard tomorrow, a midnight showing of Ratatouille Thursday night, and then Sicko Friday or Saturday night.

P.S. T-Minus 5 days until no more meat. Stocked up on loads of fake meat tonight in preparation. Only a few more chicken wings left in the freezer before my apartment is meat free.