It’s the start of a new year and for me a new year of reading. Like most people I know, we look to the new year with hope and the desire to make changes, to adjust some part of ourselves to become better. A better person, who eats better, exercises more, spends time doing those things that will enrich our lives. I too have that list, but at the top, in big bold letters is to create a book blog. Do I have any experience with that? No? Am I a bit frightened by the idea? You bet? I mean, who’s going to read it? I’m going to spend all this time and energy into getting this blog all set up, and it will be seen by me, and maybe a few family members. I’m ok with that. I am ok with putting my heart and soul into something that makes me happy and provides a direction to put all my energy. Because if you do know me, you know that I have a problem, I’m addicted to books. So I am an addict, what can I say, at least it’s legal. At least its something I can spend my money on, and still use it days, months, and years later, unlike those designer jeans that have been sitting in my closet, while I wait to get down to that fighting weight (see 2021 resolution list) So, this blog will be a labor of love, perhaps for my eyes only, and that’s ok, it’s usually just me, my book and a cup of coffee anyway.