Yeah, I have a little bit more control over my schedule than you, so I can clear the decks if I need to in order to finish a book in time for the review. It can sometimes mean fewer hours of sleep than I would like, but it’s worth it as I find that it’s consistently the most popular “column” on my blog.

You know, I would LOVE it if you were to post about how you manage your hectic, hectic schedule. I know you juggle motherhood, marriage, a job, your art, your writing, your blog, and God knows what else, so I would love to know how you manage it all. Time management is a constant issue with me — I’m a freelance writer, journalist, wife, part-time library assistant, novelist, and playwright — and one that I don’t have all the answers to. Can you share some of your secrets? Or do you secretly mainline cocaine to handle it all?

Salut,
Marjorie

Anyway, I have the same problem as you: finding enough time to read the hundreds and hundreds of books (I think it’s actually in the thousands now) on my to-read list. One thing I stumbled upon while doing my blog was that a weekly book review accomplished two important goals: it kept people coming back to my blog, and, more importantly, it forced me to actually read at least one book a week. More often than not, I’m juggling 3-4 books at a time, but I at least know that I can finish at least one book a week.

Salut,
Marjorie

Alfa: Never heard of those books. Maybe you can share a link to your review, if you ever write one. Thanks.

Connie: Ah, yes. It will be quite slow for new mums. Will have a look at your list too some time.

Heather: Looks like we’re not the only ones too. But, I’m a bit surprised. I know you read a lot!

Toni: Ooohhh… never heard of that book too. Any good? Ah, so the movie was already shown in Manila? It’s still due to be released by the end of the month here in Oz.

AndreyM: Lucky you to be able to keep up with it! I’ve been trying to keep up with a “one book a month” guideline too. But, haven’t been too successful last year. Maybe this year!