I last posted my reading list at the end of June, when I had not quite managed 50 in 6 months. I was aiming for 100 this year, but I'm going to have to hurry up if I'm going to manage! Moving and new jobs and things have gotten in the way of my reading, but here's what I've read in addition to the list
44. Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix - J.K. Rowling
45. The Chocolate Run - Dorothy Koomson
46. Light on Snow - Anita Shreve
47. The Weekend - William McIlvanney
48. So Many Ways to Begin - Jon McGregor
49. March - Geraldine Brooks
50. People of the Book - Geraldine Brooks
51. High Fidelity - Nick Hornby
52. Waterland - Graeme Swift
53. All the Pretty Horses - Cormac McCarthy
54. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark
55. Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
56. The Picture of Dorian Grey - Oscar Wild
57. The Host - Stephenie Meyer
58. Goodnight, Beautiful - Dorothy Koomson
59. 12 Days - Edited by Shelley Silas
60. All He Ever Wanted - Anita Shreve
61. The Last Time They Met - Anita Shreve
62. Samantha Smythe's Modern Family Journal - Lucy Cavendish
63. Elegance - Katherine Tessaro
62. The Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood
I've been trying to read more classic literature, and I like Americana, so I have another of Cormac McCarthy's books to read, as I enjoyed 'All the Pretty Horses'. I'm also going to read some more Stienbeck.The only book that disappointed me alot in this list is Elegance, because although it was well written, the main character was self-indulgent, which annoyed me! Both of the Anita Shreve titles I've added to my list were excellent, her writing is consistently very good. I really enjoyed The Host, it's very good Sci-fi/fantasy. Everyone should read as much of Margaret Atwood and of Muriel Spark (who is a legendary Scottish writer) as they can!
I am a bit disappointed that I've only read 18 books in three and a half months, not counting re-reading the Twilight Saga and The Host. Thats only one book a week, which is not really good enough. There are 10 weeks left in the year, which means I have to read 4 books a week to actually read 100. Now that I spend 10 hours a week on the bus to my job, I might manage!
6 comments:
I'm actually encouraged that you were disappointed with Elegance. I'm having a tough time finishing it, despite everyone raving about Tessaro. I'll have to try her other novels. Which of her others should I read next?
Dang girl - you have gotten alot of reading done.
I was doing so well & reading about a book/week (which is kind of my goal), but since starting my new job, I have barely read. I am so exhausted when I get on the bus in the morning/night, I just can't focus. I am hoping that I adjust to my schedule soon because I miss the release I get from reading.
Lisa E, you should read Innocence, I really enjoyed it, and I found there to be alot more to the main character. The thing for me is I have to like the person, or I get fed up!
Lisa D, I find my reading level naturally wains whenever I am adjusting to something new. You might find that after a few weeks, You are able to have a wee read on the bus. At the moment, I pretty much sleep on my morning ones, but read in the evening.
Great list - and pretty darn impressive too! I'm always looking for new books to read so I love hearing what others have enjoyed.
P.S. I'm glad you liked my Etsy list. You must have great taste ;).
I like your book list- a fine mixture of classics to catch up on along with some newer works. I am an inveterate reader as well- everything I can get my hands on! I know there are times when you can't find the time for a book- but I am impressed with how much you have accomplished! (My friends have never understood my fondness for Harry Potter books!)
AnnNicole, Thanks for the comment! I always enjoy reading other peoples reading lists too. Also, have you tried Goodreads? It's excellent!
Barbara, I do try to read a good mixture of things! People who don't like Harry Potter are weird! I have read all of them many, many times. My friends often laugh at me because I have a book with me everywhere I go. I only own one bag that isn't big enough to get a book in, and it's for special!
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