To be read … or not

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If you’re a romance writer, chances are you know what the initials TBR mean — to be read.

It’s usually used in reference to a pile of books that are leaning haphazardly on someone’s already overflowing bookcase. In other words, it’s books you buy because they sound interesting and you want to read them. But life has a funny way of happening, and those TBR piles have a funny way of growing … and growing … and growing … 

I have a confession to make. I don’t have a TBR pile. The only books in my cases are treasured gems that I’ve already read — and splurged for in hardcover. There’s not a single book I have that I haven’t read at least twice.

Weird, I know. But the thing is, I absolutely HATE to see unread books sitting on my shelves. Hate it, hate it, hate it with the burning passion of a thousand suns.

What about you? How big is your TBR pile? Inquiring minds want to know …

2 Responses to “To be read … or not”

  1. Natasha says:

    Ohmigod, my TBR pile is HUGE. I have about twenty Harlequin Intrigues that are stacked up, about ten thrillers, only five more Evanovich (big bummer–I never want to stop reading about Stephanie Plum!) and a few more random books.

    I just can’t read fast enough! I see a book, and I want, want, want. I can’t wait to take it home and make it all mine, and I can’t wait to read it. But there’s so little time, and so many wonderful books out there, darnit all!

  2. Jennifer Estep says:

    Hi, Natasha. I know what you mean about not being able to read fast enough. So many books, so little time …

    Maybe when I win the lottery and retire to my own tropical island, I’ll finally have enough money and time to read everything that I want to whenever I want to. That’s when I’ll start my TBR pile. 🙂

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