For 2010, I've decided to keep a list of the books I read. Ed did it, and so did Steve. I like the thought of recording what I've read - to remember which titles I liked, to share favourites with friends and to spark new discussions. I have to remember to add an asterisk to those I really like.
So far, I've read:
*Joseph Boyden, Through Black Spruce
*Markys Zusak, The Book Thief
*Claire Holden Rothman, The Heart Specialist
That none of them are deserving of an asterisk is not a surprise. I'm a very demanding reader, so there probably won't be many by year's end. To get an asterisk, the book will have to be stellar from beginning to end.
What is remarkable is that there are already two books that were so boring, I didn't finish them.
When I was younger, I slogged through books - no matter how bad. These days, I've decided that time is too precious to be wasted on books that don't catch my attention within the first 100 pages. To ensure a better reading experience, this week I picked up some sure-to-please writers at the library - Alice Munro and Barbara Kingsolver. Here's hoping for an asterisk soon!
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you know, I also did the same. anna karenina (or however it's spelled) and East of Eden. Blegh, they were boring.
However, i'm currently trying to read more french, and sadly the selection here in NS sucks. So I'm slogging through "le matou" and it's SO BORING. sigh.
my go to for reading entertainment.... fantasy. it's sad really... my bookshelf is a little embarassing, lots of vampire-werewolf-fairy stuff... lol.
That's why I'm so excited about the library - not only is it saving me money, but I can dabble in all kinds of genres. If I don't like it, I return it. If I like it, I keep reading more.
Haven't got to the sci-fi section yet - but, oh, it's coming!
Which ones didn't you finish? I recently picked up The Book Thief and have great hopes for it.
The ones I didn't finish are not listed. I liked the Book Thief for many reasons - it's heart wrenching and beautiful in places. My only complaint was the narrative style, which I didn't always enjoy.
Let me know what you think about it when you're done, yes?
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