Recent Reading

As a writer, you’re supposed to read. I keep hearing that it’s one of the best ways to become a better writer. There’s almost definitely truth in this. I believe in it.

Even then, I don’t read very much. I read slowly, and I don’t often take the time to do it. I’ve got excuses. As far as excuses go, they’re not very good, and I really could be reading a lot more. I like the idea of it, and once I sit (or lie) down to read, I usually enjoy it. I just don’t get around to it because other things...