Pile-Driven Giveaway!

So, the boyfriend and I were having a debate.

"You brought home how many books from RWA?" he asks incredulously, eyeing the pile that is stacked next to my chair.

"Only fifty-five," I respond.  I had held back this year, and in fact, my luggage didn't even exceed the weight restrictions on the flight back from Orlando.  I consider this a major show of restraint.

"Fifty-five?!?!"  The boyfriend's voice hits a pre-pubescent pitch.  "But you already have that huge pile of books you haven't read!"

"I...