Books, Books, Books
Sun, 2011-11-20 00:22 — Kathleen
A tweet from Ms. Jessica Spotswood got me thinking about the number of books I've read this year-- a measly 43. (Jess is ahead of me, if you didn't bother reading the tweet-- and I totally think the 20 plays counts toward books. Yes, I realize they're totally different, but I still think it counts.)
It was a resolution of mine to read twice as many books this year as I did last year (40) so I think I'll probably fall short of the 80-book mark, but I want to get as many in before December 31 as I can!
So what are you reading now? What was the last book you absolutely loved that I must add to my TBR list? What looks good that you can't wait to get your hands on? I wanna know!
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I can't remember -- have you read CHIME yet? It's my favorite book of 2011. Miranda's book is shipping now, and it's fantastic too. And HOW TO SAVE A LIFE. And I really enjoyed DEARLY, DEPARTED too...
Can I ask what you loved about Chime? I read it, and thought it was well-written, but I just didn't see what everyone who loves it sees in it, I guess. It didn't really catch my interest until page 200 or so.
I thought the voice was brilliant and unique, and I loved the character of Briony - how she couldn't quite manage to hate or tame herself despite her stepmother's best efforts. I loved the way the setting of the swampsea became another vivid character. And I loved the romance, the playfulness of it.
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I haven't read more than the first couple chapters of CHIME. I started it when I was sick & quickly realized that was a bad idea. So I'll read it when I'm more coherent :)
Ack, I meant to look for Miranda's book yesterday when I was out! I'll order it :)
The last book that I read that's available and a must-read would have to be Lia Habel's Dearly, Departed. Because where else can you find a YA post-apocalyptic steampunk zombie adventure/romance with an awesome heroine?
Hm. I'm hearing Very Good Things about Dearly, Departed. I'm not usually a zombie fan, but this one has me intrigued :)
OMG I am loving Dearly, Departed too. Of course I also have been waiting for someone to pull off a zombie romance for a long time, which makes me weird, but...
OK, that's three for Dearly, Departed! Guess it's going on the list!
I loved Shine. And I read Game of Thrones and loved it, but it's long, so not good for trying to reach a quota, especially because it has sequels that are even longer. :-)
Oh, I don't mind long so long as it holds my interest :) Might have to give it a try soon...
Ooo, I'm going to second Jess on CHIME. It was my favorite book of the year. Also, Girl of Fire & Thorn was excellent. Daughter of Smoke & Bone?
Yes, once my brain decides to function again, I will definitely give CHIME another chance. I read the first few pages when I was sick & unable to concentrate :-\
I have a preview of Daughter of Smoke & Bone on my Reader, so I'll check that out soon & see if I want to pick up the book. Also Girl of Fire & Thorn really intrigues me!
I hope I get some B&N cards for Christmas this year...
You've been busy writing. Don't knock your efforts, you've still read more than most people. My goal this year was 100. It's the fist time I actually kept track and I'm pretty close, upper 80s atm, I think. But then I don't do that much other than working, reading and writing:).
I have just finished Patrick Ness' A Monster Calls and it made me cry. It's a beautiful story dealing with a difficult subject and the illustrations are phenominal. I've also read The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann, her fist mg novel. Fantastic. Kirkus described it as Hunger Games meets Harry Potter and they're right. Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts was a great new voice in YA, definitely the most memorable book for me so far.
I guess I just read so much more back when I was reviewing I feel like I've totally fallen off the reading wagon, but I guess not. Plus I read so many pieces of things for my CPs (I don't count them unless it's a full MS), it probably adds up to a few more books! Thanks for reminding me :)
I just saw A MONSTER CALLS & was intrigued. I'll definitely look into that one! And I'm SO glad THE UNWANTEDS is good, I gave it to my 10YO cousin last month w/o reading it first (which made me a lil nervous, but I knew his mom would preview it). I'll have to get my own copy soon! I don't think I've read much about DARK INSIDE yet, which is *perfect* for the mood I've been in lately. *adds to wishlist*
Just re-reading 'The Scorpio Races' by Maggie Stiefvater. It's absolutely a must read! In fact, apparently, a must re-read too ;O)
That's definitely on my list! I've heard nothing but praise so far :)
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