...while it's on sale."

...before we move to the States, because I won't be able to get it there. (from 1998)."

...while I'm visiting Canada because I won't be able to find it in the States."

...because it's cheaper in Canada (when the exchange is factored in)."

...because Mindy (or Lynnda or Rosemary or Lynne) recommended it."

...because I really like this edition (for special issues like the 50th anniversary of the Hobbit)."

...because I always buy this author in hard cover."

...because I am really interested in this subject right now (hence the biography of Bouchard!)."

...because it's one that I really should read."

...I remember reading and loving (liking) it as a kid!  I must have a copy!" 

...while I'm attending this book festival, I could get this author I've previously read to sign another one..." 

...because it's out of print and I've finally found a copy!"

...well I didn't actually buy this one, it was a gift (especially true in December and January)..."

A word about the list -- I've decided not to remove those I've read, merely to 'strikethrough' them so you can still see them.  This is also to further my committment to clearing out this backlog by making it seem I've done some of the reading.  I've also added a column at the end to show when the book was actually read because let's face it, I'm not the most diligent in updating these pages!