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
It's Monday! What are you reading? (Or the post in which I plan my vacation reading) -- December 20, 2010
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.
I haven't done this meme in a long time, due to certain personal events. I was initially planning to resume next year, but then I wanted to write a post about my reading for the next couple of weeks. So eventually, I decided to post some of the books I managed to find time to read in the last two months, while also trying to decide what to take on my vacation, starting this week. (There's nothing like writing down things to help clear your mind, as many claim. Of course, I just needed an excuse.)
Books completed in the last couple of months






Books in my carry-on bag
Well, technically, I still have four more days before my vacation starts. But my next few days are going to be really busy, so it will be Thursday before I can open a book. So for my eight-hour one-stop flight (and I'm only going to the other coast of the US!), and for my almost two-week stay, I wanted to plan my reads. I don't expect to have much reading time during my vacation, but what if I do? Better to plan than feel sorry!




And that's just the tip of the iceberg from my want-to-read-during-vacation list. Though they remain the most likely candidates. Other books waiting in my nook are The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, To the End of the Land, How to Read the Air, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Ape House, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, and Tinkers. Sigh, it sure is hard to decide!

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I'm so sorry you didn't absolutely love Room. I'm still up in the air about when I'll read it. I know I will eventually, but yeah... And yes, I completely agree with you about Sophie Kinsella, perfect read when you need a pick me up!
Have a fabulous reading week, a happy holiday week and if you get a minute stop by to check out what I've been reading at There's A Book!
I loved Shutter Island the book way more than the movie. Glad to see you enjoyed the read as well.
Have a great holiday and happy reading
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I loved Tinkers because of the language and how it evoked feelings. The author was able t convey so much in just a few pages.
Happy holidays and enjoy your reading.
Your vacation books look good too. Have a wonderful time
Happy Holidays Aths.
Happy holidays and enjoy your awesome books.
I'd been meaning to read The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks. So can't wait to see what you think of it.