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Reading through the BS (bullshit) is my book review blog.

My parents made reading a priority in our house and for that I am forever grateful. My dad says that when I was born he was reading “The Brothers Karamazov.” This may have been what initially doomed me to nerdom. My mother played a hand in this as well, taking me to the library for story time before I could even sit-up. Hey, let’s admit it, I was wearing glasses when I was four years old.  Becoming a reader only made sense.

Over time, I have learned to embrace my excessive reading habits and now I am thinking if I read this much why not recommend books. Or more importantly save others from that really awful book that I threw across the room after suffering through 400 pages.  So reading through the bullshit is my way of helping the world become a better place, okay so it is all I’ve got people. Later I will save the world in a more constructive way but for now…

So, I will write about the books I have read. Rather than let the suspense kill you, at the beginning of each post I will let you know if you should read it, don’t read it or read it if…with all kinds of disclaimers. I am starting this blog close to the end of June so I will give you a quick overview of what I have read this month but come July be prepared to be amazed. Or just moderately impressed. Or just highly annoyed that I am blogging.

I have a fifty page rule. Reading should be fun so if I am still slogging through a book at 50 pages, wishing I was doing anything else with my time, then I stop and pick up another book.  For those books I will just keep a running list under the “50 page fail” section.

You will not see a lot of nonfiction, I am always very disappointed in myself for this – but going back to my previous statement reading should be fun.

If you have thoughts, reading suggestions or just disagree with my opinions I would love to hear from you. Otherwise, happy reading.