Do you remember the “blogging authors reading challenge” I was mulling over in last week’s Sunday Salon? It’s going to happen – but I’ve decided to call it a “project” as opposed to a “challenge,” since so many people are feeling over-challenged right now. I’ll announce the details later this week, and hope that some of you will think about taking it on along with me!
I’m also working on a group reading project for late winter/early spring with two other most awesome book bloggers, and we’ll be announcing the details about that shortly as well. The book in question was one of my “Books of the Decade.” It’s a book that all three of us love and are eager to re-read, and one that we feel deserves a bigger audience – we’ll be inviting you to discover it with us, or join us in reading it again.
BOOKKEEPING: The Reading Status Report
We’ll keep this week’s report short, because there’s not much to tell. I’m still reading When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present, by Gail Collins, and I’ve had very little time to spend with it this weekend between doing blog-housekeeping tasks for Bloggiesta, writing up some posts, and…oh, yeah, buying a new car yesterday.
Also, things are about to get quite busy at work for the next month or two, so reading and reviews for anything other than scheduled blog tours may be a bit sparse around here for the duration.
This concludes the “excuses” portion of this week’s Bookkeeping Status Report.
New to my LibraryThing “To Read” collection:
A Field Guide to Burying Your Parents, by Liza Palmer
New additions to the Wishlist:
Woman Made of Sand, by Joann Kobin
Noah’s Compass, by Anne Tyler (this would go on the list anyway, just because it’s Anne Tyler, but Jeanne‘s review is the first I’ve seen)
BOOKMARKS: Reading-related Reading
Weekly Geeks and book bloggers voted on their top books of 2009 – and I must say I was a bit surprised by the results in some categories. Take a look and see what you think. Somewhat related: skipping the “best of the year” lists and planning to catch up on those books a few years later
Who were your favorite characters from your 2009 reading? (Mine, easily: Enzo, the dog from The Art of Racing in the Rain.)
Are you a twenty-something reader – more “adult” than “young” – who feels neglected by the publishing industry? Or do you not see a problem? Whatever side of the question you’re on, take a survey (with a contest!) for you to share your thoughts about books and your demographic. (I’m not in the age bracket, but I know I have readers who are, so this link is for you!)
A writer’s Olympic-style training plan for 2010
10 reasons we never “get around to” reading certain books – do any of them sound familiar to you?
Wouldn’t you think a writer would want readers to share her books with their friends? Maybe not…
Boys’ book, girls’ book, kids’ book – if they love to read it, does it matter?
If this sounds like your dream vacation – a long weekend reading in a lakeside New England cabin – this Reader’s Retreat could be for you! (But at $750, some of us may have to opt for an at-home, DIY version.)
Happy reading this week!
Noah's Compass is on my wish list too.
Yay for a new car! I assume it is yay, anyways…. 🙂
I'm pretty sure I can relate to 8 out of the 10 reasons why I never get around to reading certain books. I think I need a support group to help with this problem!
The Reader's Retreat sounds heavenly – although a bit out of my price range.
Have a great week!
Once again, thanks for the link love for my post, darling! I'm glad it'll be seen by a wider audience (or at least, I hope lots of your readers will click through!)
Let me know if I can help with the Blogging Authors Project. The offer for free e-books still stands, and of course, Win a Book is at your service, too.
Too many books, too little time. A good reason for never getting around to finishing a TBR list! Hope you'll visit my Sunday Salon
Just discovered your blog today through the Sunday Salon, and thought I'd stop by. I will be interested in what you think of When the World Changed…. It sounds very interesting.
The Readers Retreat looks like fun! Too bad it's on the wrong side of the country (and 750 bucks).
A new car, new books, and dreams of a getaway devoted to reading — sounds like a great week, Florinda!
Kathy (Bermudaonion) – I probably won't get it till it comes out in paperback (next year some time?), but I eventually get around to reading almost everything by Anne Tyler.
Kailana – Yes, since I didn't have to kill off my old car first, yay for a new car! 😀
Molly – Three or four of those reasons apply to me right off that bat.
If I weren't already committed to quite a bit of recreational travel this year, I'd be looking at that Reader's Retreat much more closely!
Susan – I hope the link sends some eyes to that great post of yours too!
And I'll be announcing the Blogging Authors Reading Project on Wednesday, including your generous offer 🙂 – thank you!
Book Dilettante – That sums it up pretty well, doesn't it?
Laura – I hope to have the review posted by next week. At this point, I'd highly recommend it, but I want to say more about it :-).
Jill (Softdrink) – Maybe we should plan a West Coast version someplace that WON'T cost people $750 (although for what it includes, it's actually not unreasonable).
Dawn – As far as reading getaways are concerned, I'll have to settle for Starbucks and airplanes :-). But yes, the year is off to quite a start!
I'm in for your blogging authors reading project. Already came across a couple new authors who blog and I want to read their books.
I'm such a fan of Anne Tyler I had to buy her book and read it the same day! And I did think this one was better than the last few.
Robin – You'll officially be able to join on Wednesday. I'm glad I'm not the only one who'll be doing this – thank you!
Jeanne – That's good to know. I'd never give up on Anne Tyler completely, but a few of her more recent books seem to have been a little high on the quirk-meter for my taste.
Thank you for linking to my survey and contest! The results have been very interesting and I cannot wait to analyze everything!
I am at almost 100 responses, so I think at least one book will be given away!
Thanks again – I LOVE your blog!
Caitie – Glad to hear you're getting such a good response to your survey. Hopefully my link helped, since I'm too old to participate myself :-). I'll be interested in reading your analysis!