BTT: The End (March 26)
This week I am using an older Booking Through Thursday question because I don’t really have an answer for the actual one that’s posted. SO, here goes:
You’ve just reached the end of a book . . . what do you do now? Savor and muse over the book? Dive right into the next one? Go take the dog for a walk, the kids to the park, before even thinking about the next book you’re going to read? What?
The first thing I do when I finish a book is to record it in my paper book journal. I include the date finished, and a mini-review that will remind me, later, of what the book was about.
When I’m done that, I usually go online to record it on my blog, and in the other places where I keep track. I think I go a bit overboard in this part, but …ah well. I like having both the paper journal, and the online record. Not gonna lose it that way! 
Finally, I pick up my next read — usually another review book (picked based on which is due for a blog tour first, or which one I’ve promised to read soon), or a library book that’s due back shortly. If I don’t have any “obligations”, I browse through my shelves to pick something to read.
I don’t usually have a problem jumping right into the next story. But, there are times when the book I just finished reading was SO good, that I have to give it at least a day before I jump into the next one. Even then, sometimes I go from book to book trying to find something to read.
I remember this one. Thanks for bringing it up again. When I finished The Seven Storey Mountain it took me a couple days to even think about reading another book. Some just stay with you awhile.
Robin
Your post is interesting. This week I have begun a book journal. I’m going to try and keep it for the whole year. So after finishing a book I’ll record my entry before turning more pages. When I have more time I’ll check out your older pots on journalling.
I didn’t have an answer for today’s question either. I like your solution–answer a different one. I seldom jump right into another book unless it is a sequel. Some books require more “pondering” than others. I’ve never kept a record of the books I’ve read. that is a good idea you’ve got there. I’m into the later years of life and regret now that I never did that. I’ve tried to build a library on my l”library” thing through recall. I’ve had a good time recalling some of my favorites–I’ve read thousands and will never be able to remember them all.
I felt like you were writing about me!! I write my reads down in a date book, try to write my thoughts down in a stenopad so that I can go back to them when I blog about it, and then of course I’m off to Goodreads to keep track of it there too!! I don’t usually ponder over a book too long because I’m always sure that there will be another great read waiting for me in my ever-growing TBR stack!!