Whenever I read on any of my blog buddy’s blogs that
they have read so many books in a month, trust me when I say that, I feel very
envious. I wonder how do they manage to read so many books, work on their
manuscripts, blog, attend to their sundry other chores, as well as manage their
day jobs. I am sure like Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh, they all must be having
secret superpowers which we all are unaware of. Sigh!Poor little me has to
manage with my limited abilities.
My reading has taken a big hit in the last few months.
Infact, this entire year I have read just a few books. And hardly any in the
genre and age group I write.
I plan to read atleast a few books before this year
ends. That’s why I have borrowed the first four books from the library, so that
I have to read them fast.
1. The Time Traveller’s Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger. I have heard so much about this book from many people. It’s
on many agents wishlist. It has also been made into a movie.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by
Harper Lee. I want to read this book again. I have read it a very long time
back.
3. I’ve Got
Your Number by Sophie Kinsella. I have been hearing a lot about this author and her Shopaholic novels.
4. Johnny Gone Down by Karan
Bajaj. This book has been on my wishlist from ages. Thank God its small and I
am sure I can finish it in a couple of days.
5. Broken Branch Falls by
Tara Tyler. I won this book on Tara's blog and Tara paid a small fortune to courier it to me
(it reached me three days back). And
luckily for me it’s a Middle Grade Novel. I am eager to read it. Ever
since I had seen it on Tara’s blog I was intrigued by it.
6. 5 to 1 by Holly Bodger. I
won this book on Natalie Aguirre's blog Literary Rambles. Natalie is an angel in
disguise. Infact, whenever she couriers a book to me, I feel extremely guilty
about the money she spends to send the book to me. Natalie has raved about this
book. I am super eager to read the book.
Which are the books you plan to read in the next few
weeks? I would love to take a peep into your reading lists.
I've got about 10 books left to read to complete my Goodreads Challenge of 85 books by the end of the year. I think I'll make it....
ReplyDeleteI've got Stephen King's newest book/collection of stories to read as my reward for when I finish NaNo. I can't wait!
Sadly, even I don't have super reading abilities.
ReplyDeleteI do want to read Tara's book!
Wish I could read so much:(
ReplyDeleteThose are all good books. I've read Tara's book. You'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThose look like some good choices for books:) My commute time to work is crucial for me to get my reading time in. Also, I try to read instead of watching TV once I get the kids down to sleep at night.
ReplyDeleteMy stack is so high, I'm not sure where to begin. I have a few books I'm supposed to review, so they will probably come first. I will say this: I've discovered a great mystery writer, Alan Furst, and my husband and I are both taking turns with his books.
ReplyDeleteRight now I am reading The Gauguin Connection. Next should be The Diary of Anne Frank. I am also reading a couple of non-fiction books on the sides.
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Well Jim Butcher put out a new book The Cinder Spires, so that is next on my reading list. It's a pretty big book so we will see what else I can finish before Jan.
ReplyDeleteI read #1 and I think I may have read #3. Not sure. Definitely read The Time-Traveler's Wife over seeing the movie. I wasn't impressed with the movie at all.
ReplyDeleteI love to read but I admit, I am a slow reader. I like to enjoy every word on the page so I don't get through many books in a month. I would say maximum two reads. But at least I'll never run out :) The most important thing is to enjoy - same with writing. Have a lovely week.
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