Just about every reader I know has a TBR (To Be Read) pile that’s longer than they are. Recently, I delved deep into my TBR to read “The Color of Magic” by Sir Terry Pratchett. It’s the first book in his famous 41-book “Discworld” series.
All the Discworld books are set on a flat, disc-like planet supported on the backs of four elephants standing on the shell of a giant turtle traveling through space. This first book introduces us to Rincewind, a not-quite wizard, who must keep Twoflower, a tourist with a lot of gold, from getting into too much trouble while visiting his poor and rough country. Mischief and adventure abound.
There are moments of delight and whimsy in “The Color of Magic,” but the writing can also get bogged down and boring. I have learned that I could have started the Discworld series with any of the 41 novels set in that world. I have also learned that many of these novels have heaping mounds of delight waiting for me to read. I’m not giving up on Discworld, but I’m going to take advantage of the “book generator” on Terry Pratchett’s website to find one that’s a better fit for me. (https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/book-series/discworld/)
In our temporary location, our collection is probably too shallow for delving far into TBR piles like mine. Luckily, our interlibrary loan service continues! If you don’t find a title in our current collection and don’t want to wait for us to be back in our building (possibly in November) or buy it at the Book Exchange, we can likely get a copy loaned to you from another library. The fee is just $3 to help cover the cost of postage.
This week, little ones will have fun pinning legs on octopuses Wed at 10:30 am. Older kids and adults should bring an old t-shirt to upcycle it into a bag on Thurs. at 10 am and 6 pm.