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
- The Lion's Game by Nelson Demille
- Denial by Jessica Stern
Books reviewed
- My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares
- The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
Also, check out my June recap.
Plus, I'm holding a birthday giveaway.
Books on my nightstand
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens: Although I received this ARC a long time ago, it has taken me quite some time to get to this. I am finally able to see above my stack of books, and that makes me really relieved. This one especially has been receiving some good attention lately, plus I had read a couple of pages when I first received this book - it was pretty interesting!
Animal Farm
by George Orwell: This is quite a short audio book, for which I am thankful. I find this a very different kind of read, with lots of hidden meanings and quirky similarities to human history. I have an hour of audio left, and I'll most likely pick one of those Sparknotes for some "light reading".
Full
Moon at Noontide
by Ann Putnam: I didn't quite get to this book last week as planned, but I'm starting this one today. This is the story of Ann's
mother, father, uncle and husband - their lives and deaths. I've read
quite a few moving reviews, so I'll keep some Kleenex ready.
Comments
Have a fabulous reading week and if you have a minute check out my reading week at There’s A Book!
Your books all sound intriguing. Enjoy.
My Monday:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-july-5.html
Look forward to your review on that one.
Enjoy your week!
Have a super week!
I'm reading the Short Second Life (actually started it online, but my middle daughter brought over a hardcover copy, so I started on that) .. I really like it so far, so after this, I'll hop over to see your review!
Julie @ Knitting and Sundries
My Monday: http://jewelknits.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-july-5.html
Off to read your review of My Name is Memory. I am still on the fence with that one.