I alluded to it in my previous post, but I have decided to have some sort of personal reading challenge for 2010. I'm trying to decide what sort of challenge it should be. Should I have a set number of books I'm trying to read? Or should I have to work through a specific reading list? Decisions, decisions!
What do you suggest?
Also, I'm always looking for recommendations for what to read next, so leave me some recommendations of Books Everyone Must Read! Thank you!
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
What I'm Reading Right Now: December 2009 Edition
Hi Friends!
I'm reading, albeit a little slowly right now. I don't want this Blog forgotten, so here's a little update on what I'm currently reading, with some pre-reading thoughts rather than reviews, haha.
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
My boyfriend just finished this book, and I'm eager and excited to read it myself! I've loved all of Dan Brown's books so far -- although I will admit that The Da Vinci Code was my least favourite of the bunch, even though it's so damn famous. It was so much slower of a read than his other books for me -- but I do have to add that I still LIKED it, it just wasn't MY favourite of his novels. I actually really loved Digital Fortress and Deception Point, and if you have only read Dan Brown's Robert Langdon books, then you NEED to read his other stand-alone stories -- they are fantastic and fun. I'm hoping The Lost Symbol will engage me the way Angels & Demons did, and won't be slow to get into like The Da Vinci Code.
To The Nines & Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
I finally have books 9 and 10 in the Stephanie Plum Series from my local library. I had to request them, and they both came in this week! I got book 10 first, so I was waiting for book 9, which I was able to pick up today! Hurrah! I have definitely blocked the person who read book 9 from getting their book 10, but OH WELL, I had to wait and now it's their turn (luckily for them I always return these books before the three week borrowing period anyway, I'm reading this series so quickly!). I may even read these before I read The Lost Symbol since they are from the library, and Martin owns the other (I requested these before I knew I'd be getting Dan Brown's book from Martin so soon). I am loving this series, LOVING IT. Do read and enjoy it if you haven't before.
So these are the three books I plan to read to cap off 2009. Maybe I'll think of some sort of Personal Reading Challenge for 2010. If I was to make a list of "Books I Must Read" what should I include? Tell me what your FAVOURITE books are -- regardless of genre, just whatever you couldn't put down. What books do you think EVERYONE needs to give a chance to?
I'm reading, albeit a little slowly right now. I don't want this Blog forgotten, so here's a little update on what I'm currently reading, with some pre-reading thoughts rather than reviews, haha.
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
My boyfriend just finished this book, and I'm eager and excited to read it myself! I've loved all of Dan Brown's books so far -- although I will admit that The Da Vinci Code was my least favourite of the bunch, even though it's so damn famous. It was so much slower of a read than his other books for me -- but I do have to add that I still LIKED it, it just wasn't MY favourite of his novels. I actually really loved Digital Fortress and Deception Point, and if you have only read Dan Brown's Robert Langdon books, then you NEED to read his other stand-alone stories -- they are fantastic and fun. I'm hoping The Lost Symbol will engage me the way Angels & Demons did, and won't be slow to get into like The Da Vinci Code.
To The Nines & Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
I finally have books 9 and 10 in the Stephanie Plum Series from my local library. I had to request them, and they both came in this week! I got book 10 first, so I was waiting for book 9, which I was able to pick up today! Hurrah! I have definitely blocked the person who read book 9 from getting their book 10, but OH WELL, I had to wait and now it's their turn (luckily for them I always return these books before the three week borrowing period anyway, I'm reading this series so quickly!). I may even read these before I read The Lost Symbol since they are from the library, and Martin owns the other (I requested these before I knew I'd be getting Dan Brown's book from Martin so soon). I am loving this series, LOVING IT. Do read and enjoy it if you haven't before.
So these are the three books I plan to read to cap off 2009. Maybe I'll think of some sort of Personal Reading Challenge for 2010. If I was to make a list of "Books I Must Read" what should I include? Tell me what your FAVOURITE books are -- regardless of genre, just whatever you couldn't put down. What books do you think EVERYONE needs to give a chance to?
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Summer Reading
Hello, friends. I began the following post in August, and never returned to finish it/post it! Oh Em Gee! Time has flown and I've just been so busy. I really do mean to keep up with this blog, and WILL be making a better effort going forward. For now, enjoy this post from August!
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Hello?
Oh hai, Reading Blog. I'm so sorry you've been neglected. I've been reading, albeit not as much as I usually do (sad), but I took this pesky trip to Poland for the month of July and I just haven't been so diligent with the posting.
But I have returned!
So, what have I read this summer, and how do I feel about it? Let's see...
The Shack by W.M. Paul Young
This was a very inspiring book. While it starts off with a tragic event, what the main character experiences is beautiful and spiritual in a refreshing way. I'm not an overly religious person, but I am a spiritual person, and I found this story worked well with how I'd really like to believe God is. It was absolutely a beautiful book, and gives the reader something to think about.
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
A favourite book of mine is The Secret Life of Bees, so I have been wanting to read The Mermaid Chair for awhile - and it does not disappoint. Sue Monk Kidd is a lovely writer, and I highly recommend her stories.
Where Rainbows End (or: Love, Rosie) by Cecelia Ahern
This book is written completely in correspondence letters, emails, etc between two best friends who have to move away from each other as young teens. It is one of those "will they or won't they" end up together type of stories. It's a very good story, and I was gripped by the characters and what they were going through. I'm not sure I like the style of reading an entire story as emails, etc but it was a nice little reading experience change. My only complaint was that the book started to feel a bit long, and I was getting a little frustrated with the constant back-and-forth and drama between the main characters. Generally a good book, though.
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Oh Sophie Kinsella, how I do love your books. Another hit right here. I will admit, this doesn't jump to "My Favourite Sophie Kinsella Novel Ever" (I found it a little slow to get into - my most favourite is Remember Me if you're wondering), but I loved and read it just as quickly as I have every other books of hers. Totally recommend this to chick-lit lovers everywhere, and Sophie fans of course!
Other Books I Read In Summer 2009 (but did not get a chance to expand on, and now it's been too many months so this is all you're getting):
A Wild Affair by Gemma Townley (this is a sequel to The Importance of Being Married, and there will also be a third book to this series)
The Chocolate Lover's Club by Carole Matthews and its sequel The Chocolate Lover's Diet by Carole Matthews
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Since August, I've read a ton more books, so be prepared for more updates soon! Sorry for this long hiatus, ai yi yi!!
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*tap, tap, tap*
Hello?
Oh hai, Reading Blog. I'm so sorry you've been neglected. I've been reading, albeit not as much as I usually do (sad), but I took this pesky trip to Poland for the month of July and I just haven't been so diligent with the posting.
But I have returned!
So, what have I read this summer, and how do I feel about it? Let's see...
The Shack by W.M. Paul Young
This was a very inspiring book. While it starts off with a tragic event, what the main character experiences is beautiful and spiritual in a refreshing way. I'm not an overly religious person, but I am a spiritual person, and I found this story worked well with how I'd really like to believe God is. It was absolutely a beautiful book, and gives the reader something to think about.
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
A favourite book of mine is The Secret Life of Bees, so I have been wanting to read The Mermaid Chair for awhile - and it does not disappoint. Sue Monk Kidd is a lovely writer, and I highly recommend her stories.
Where Rainbows End (or: Love, Rosie) by Cecelia Ahern
This book is written completely in correspondence letters, emails, etc between two best friends who have to move away from each other as young teens. It is one of those "will they or won't they" end up together type of stories. It's a very good story, and I was gripped by the characters and what they were going through. I'm not sure I like the style of reading an entire story as emails, etc but it was a nice little reading experience change. My only complaint was that the book started to feel a bit long, and I was getting a little frustrated with the constant back-and-forth and drama between the main characters. Generally a good book, though.
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Oh Sophie Kinsella, how I do love your books. Another hit right here. I will admit, this doesn't jump to "My Favourite Sophie Kinsella Novel Ever" (I found it a little slow to get into - my most favourite is Remember Me if you're wondering), but I loved and read it just as quickly as I have every other books of hers. Totally recommend this to chick-lit lovers everywhere, and Sophie fans of course!
Acting Up (or: Pride, Prejudice & Jasmin Field) by Melissa Nathan
I'm a sucker for Pride & Prejudice remakes, so in that regard this book did not fail. However, I wasn't drawn into this story as much as I have been with Melissa Nathan's other books. It was almost like the Pride & Prejudice parallels were the entire thrust of the book, so unless you really enjoy P&P remakes, I'd stick to Melissa's other books, which are much better.
Other Books I Read In Summer 2009 (but did not get a chance to expand on, and now it's been too many months so this is all you're getting):
A Wild Affair by Gemma Townley (this is a sequel to The Importance of Being Married, and there will also be a third book to this series)
The Chocolate Lover's Club by Carole Matthews and its sequel The Chocolate Lover's Diet by Carole Matthews
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Since August, I've read a ton more books, so be prepared for more updates soon! Sorry for this long hiatus, ai yi yi!!
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