Too Many Books

I have a problem. I consistently read too many books at one time. I am almost always reading at least two books, sometimes it's three or four. Here's why I think it happens.

I finish one Really Awesome book. Then I start a new book. The new book is not as awesome as the just finished Really Awesome book. I feel anxious about not loving the book. I go to my reserve of books to be read and pick another. I start it. I feel bad about leaving the other book. It was a book I wanted to read. I should keep reading it. But I like this second book I just started. Oh, I should also be reading a professional development book (usually something related to reading or teaching or education). I'll pick one from my stack and read that "during the day" like it's "work". So now I have three books going. Then along comes some Facebook post, or a cool book on display at the library, or a friend with some book recommendation. I'm excited to start a SUPER AWESOME book! So I can't wait until I'm finished with the three I have going. I MUST START ANOTHER BOOK NOW. And there you have it, I'm reading four books at once.

At this very moment I'm reading Wringer by Jerry Spinelli, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, Matilda by Roald Dahl, and Mindset by Carol Dweck. I'm about to download a book to my Kindle too. Shoot. That will be five. I will try to finish once tomorrow so I can keep a good balance between just four books.

Someone please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!