I usually wait until mid to late January before posting my reading plans or goals. Mainly because I'm very optimistic about my superhuman capabilities during the start of a new year but much of that enthusiasm fades over the next couple of weeks. I tend to believe I can read more than ever but reality is usually closer to how much I averaged in previous years. So, to allow myself the opportunity to dream big and then plan well, I take the ambitious goals for a road test during the first couple of weeks of the year. If they still look achievable, great! If not, I will part ways with those that are a stretch. The numbers I have an arbitrary number set in Goodreads for this year but it's not a number I will quote as I tend to change it often and it is intended to factor in the many picture books I read with my kids. But that said, there are three numbers I would like to improve this year (last year's stats in parentheses) - total number of pages read (approx. 11k), average n
This is a weekly event initially hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog, now by Sheila @ One Persons Journey through a world of Books, to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.
Books completed last week
I had a busy week at school, but I'm hoping that my busy days are behind me now. I read nothing for six days, then finished a book yesterday.
- A House at the Edge of Tears by Vénus Khoury-Ghata
Books reviewed
- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
- Still Alice by Lisa Genova (WOW!)
Books on my nightstand
After a no-reading week, I'm eager to make up for that. Without being ambitious, here's what I plan to attack this week.
One Vacant Chair by Joe Coomer: This
is one of the books I am reading for the Spotlight
Series this month. I read a couple of pages some time back, and found it really hilarious!
The Color Purple by Alice Walker: I wasn't sure at all if I could fit this in, but it looks like I may be able to. This is for a read-along co-hosted by Heather and Nicole.
Crazy by Han Nolan: I am not quite sure if or when I will get to this. I have it on my nook, and I will probably make a stab at reading it sometime.
The Passage by Justin Cronin: I hope this isn't one of those over-hyped books that fall flat on me. I really shouldn't buy books right after reading all the raves. But I'm still all for reading it, since the synopsis is definitely exciting! And I want to read The Strain some time too!
Comments
You are the second person I have seen reading The Colour Purpole. I hope to read it one day
I'm so glad to see you back in action! I've missed having you online to chat with!
Have a fabulous reading week and if you get a chance, stop by: Monday Reading's at There's A Book
This is my first week participating. I highlighted four of the books I'm currently reading. Pussreboots.
I pondered on whether to get 'The Passage' or not as it was featured in the prominent section of my local bookseller. Then I saw King's 'Under The Dome' and I preferred that.
The description in the jacket is really exciting.. apocalyptic stuff are really the rage. Stephen King was really impressed with it.
Hope you enjoy it!
Dollycas
Here's my week:
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You're being very brave.
Have a good week, Aths.
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