About every three years, I go on a book diet - I'm not allowed to buy any books for an entire year. There are a couple of waivers: books as presents for others, books needed for my professional career, and books for my very infrequent book group.

It's been quite cathartic, though I freely admit frustrating too. I definitely found myself getting through my existing pile. And I used the local library a lot more too.

I've done it three times so far. I'm thinking I might do it again next year...