Welcome to The Introduction

I have decided that I want to keep a record and review of the books that I read in the next year. There was one idea that I saw where you start with an empty shelf and add the books that you read throughout the year to see how many you end up with. This is a problem for me on a number of levels. First, I don't have the luxury of space to create an empty shelf. My roommate has reminded me a number of times that I could probably start a library, and I don't disagree. The second problem is that I will often read books electronically (kindle, iPad, etc.) There would be no way for me to put this electronic book on the shelf that, once again, I don't have room for. So for the next 51-ish weeks, I hope to read at least a book a week. It may be ambitious, but I think it's manageable. Here goes...