Always have at least two books, one for fun, one for knowledge. Right now it's: The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki (fun) Chess for Juniors by Robert Snyder (knowledge) I have a whole lineup for the summer, including at least 4 more chess books (trying to get/improve my game) and probably at least one more novel (Genji is really big). Ooooh, smilies: