Someday, someway.

Convinced I wasn't reading as much new stuff as I used to because I was just out of touch, I subscribed to Bookmarks a few years ago. I resolved to read at least three books from each issue (three books in two months' time seemed reasonable). Alas, being out of touch wasn't my problem; being to busy to read was (it pains me even to type that sentence). I have read about three books a year since then--all recommended in the pages of Bookmarks. Funnily enough, what I find more exciting than the prospect of one day having time to read books is having time to devour each issue of Bookmarks within a day or two of its arrival in my mailbox. My reading habits may have changed over the years, and I may not have any time to read until the kids are in college, but the one steadfast indulgence I refuse to sacrifice is my date with Bookmarks. I save every issue, all marked up with pink highlighter, knowing that all those great books will be there when I am ready to be the reader I used to be.

Thank you for keeping me connected,

Julie Gay

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