Not as intuitive or effortless as you’d think though. Your reply, for example, neglected points two and four.

You need to post it on a writing sub. Not a book sub.

I can see I’ve also invited you to our sub. Hope you check it out. You’ll note all the award winning books posted, because that’s where I share the gems I come across in my reading. I’m planning to post a line from Updike on Valentine’s Day (NSFW)

>!To keep his prick up he kept telling himself This is the first time I’ve ever fucked a left-handed woman.!<

Brissie.

Keep it simple. Start with the most recent and work backwards. The ones you’ll read first are the ones you can find first.

I was lucky - I have membership in two neighbouring cities’ library networks, both with no fee inter-library transfers. And one of them allows members to make up to three purchase requests per month. I was never knocked back unless it was impossible to buy it as it was no longer in print.

Then came the online used book hunting (eBay, ABE and Fishpond) and every used book store I could find.

And of course, the commitment to extended reading daily. I’ve been at it for a couple of years.

I am 96% through my mission to read every one of those first three lists (according to the spreadsheet I use). Currently Updike’s Rabbit at Rest, next Vance Palmer’s The Big Fellow. Another half dozen, including the last two as Christmas pressies.

I had one ‘cheat’. I figured once I’d read an author I could consider them covered. I didn’t need to read all four Careys or Wintons.

It’s a ‘two for’. I’ve enjoyed the reading, but also chasing the achievement.