tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post8992705098531422436..comments2024-03-03T03:12:26.280-05:00Comments on Reading on a Rainy Day: Half a year in: My struggles with my Armchair Reading ProjectAthirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-74093264207247929522014-07-26T16:09:40.670-04:002014-07-26T16:09:40.670-04:00I don't think I have read that book. I'm g...I don't think I have read that book. I'm going to check it out right away. I haven't bookmarked something from New Zealand yet.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-25010479063210146942014-07-26T16:08:52.943-04:002014-07-26T16:08:52.943-04:00That's what I try to change. I like a good cha...That's what I try to change. I like a good challenge and I don't like making it too much of Do-It-As-You-Go type but at the same time, I don't want to many rules around it then the fun is gone too.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-45292124208477506192014-07-07T16:50:57.854-04:002014-07-07T16:50:57.854-04:00I might agree - relaxing the 'rules' on an...I might agree - relaxing the 'rules' on any book project can invite new motivations. Best to you on that. By the way, have you read Mr. Pip? I would recommend that if you want a New Zealand/Papua New Guinea location. It has 'all the feels' and isn't too long. ;)Carenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-25361768185202178632014-07-07T10:28:35.884-04:002014-07-07T10:28:35.884-04:00It sounds like an interesting challenge but I know...It sounds like an interesting challenge but I know from experience that challenges are not for me. As soon as the rules get in the way of reading, I am over it.Ti Reednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-26117440747740729972014-07-06T14:39:56.401-04:002014-07-06T14:39:56.401-04:00I agree with you! Some of these books are just not...I agree with you! Some of these books are just not available in the US and some cost a fortune. So far, I have found some books for cheap, but I am pretty sure I will buy a book if it's one I would really love to read. For now, I'll try to read as diverse as I can and check again 6 months later.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-80970941907989359662014-07-06T14:38:17.087-04:002014-07-06T14:38:17.087-04:00Unfortunately, my library does charge for ILL. The...Unfortunately, my library does charge for ILL. There's postage charges on top of lending charges, if applicable. I was hoping to get access to New York's overdrive collection, but they don't accept out of state folks it seems. I guess for now, I'll scrounge through BetterWorldBooks.com and PaperBackSwap.com<br /><br /><br /><br />I did try Oyster and it's pretty decent. I just found it too expensive for a slow reader like me. Scribd is a little cheaper, I think - I should give that a try.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-76961059216832351212014-07-06T14:36:06.905-04:002014-07-06T14:36:06.905-04:00Those are great ideas! I prefer challenges to be m...Those are great ideas! I prefer challenges to be more fun than work, but at the same time, sticking to the core motivation for the challenge.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-82856807933895231562014-07-06T14:34:58.047-04:002014-07-06T14:34:58.047-04:00I hope so too! BetterWorldBooks.com and PaperBackS...I hope so too! BetterWorldBooks.com and PaperBackSwap.com are my two new BFFs - hope they will have what I am looking for.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-19042435844008679082014-07-06T14:34:12.180-04:002014-07-06T14:34:12.180-04:00Aww, thank you! I definitely see more diversity in...Aww, thank you! I definitely see more diversity in my books so far this year - I wouldn't mind a little more, I guess, but I am happy with my reading so far.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-77380622270920204002014-07-06T14:33:25.213-04:002014-07-06T14:33:25.213-04:00Hehe, I rebel with my read-this-year book lists al...Hehe, I rebel with my read-this-year book lists all the time that I had to stop making them. <br /><br /><br />Unfortunately, my library does charge for ILL. There's postage charges on top of lending charges, if applicable.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-3120941750479668202014-07-05T11:12:56.553-04:002014-07-05T11:12:56.553-04:00My problem with reading translated literature, in ...My problem with reading translated literature, in a similar vein, is getting the actual book in my hands. Our library is terrible about having anything that isn't mainstream fiction, and when I read the long list for the IFFP I has to practically buy each of the fifteen books. But even that was hard; stores in England has them, but not stores in the US. Still, I so adore reading books from other cultures. Hence my July: Spanish Lit Month, Paris in July, and the continuation of the Japanese Lit Challenge. So, we will carry on reading what appeals to us, growing our experiences even if only vicariously, and loving each country we come to know better.bellezzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-66214921512000664152014-07-04T21:36:13.969-04:002014-07-04T21:36:13.969-04:00I completely understand your dilemma! I think, as...I completely understand your dilemma! I think, as you make a goal to start reading diversely, you realize just how many books by white people there are ;-)<br /><br /><br />I would second Jenny's question below. Do you have access to inter-library loans in your town library system? Or could you get access to a digital library collection, maybe?<br /><br />I've also heard of Oyster and I think Scribd, two services that are like Netflix for books - you pay a monthly fee to rent books. That could be cheaper than buying books all the time. Just a few thoughts! But I agree with the other commenters- looks like you are doing very well so far!Aartinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-7202411421567979472014-07-04T20:27:20.566-04:002014-07-04T20:27:20.566-04:00I'm doing a similar challenge too, but I didn&...I'm doing a similar challenge too, but I didn't see a year limit on it - no time limit anymore. And I added authors from that country as well since I like speculative fiction, so books don't necessarily have to be set in a particular country. This loosens up the challenge a bit.<br /><br />Tanya Patrice<br /><a href="http://girlxoxo.com" rel="nofollow">Girlxoxo.com</a>Tanya Patricenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-80461988918474569952014-07-04T15:38:59.033-04:002014-07-04T15:38:59.033-04:00It sounds like you have done really well even desp...It sounds like you have done really well even despite the challenges you've encountered. I tend to do that too sometimes---finding myself putting too many conditions on a goal I've set for myself, which takes some or all of the fun out of it. I am glad you have relaxed your conditions and are finding it a better experience. And hopefully you will start to have better luck finding some of those books you want to find at your library.literaryfelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-16490960929960511822014-07-04T08:57:09.267-04:002014-07-04T08:57:09.267-04:00I don't know. It sounds like you're doing ...I don't know. It sounds like you're doing pretty darned good to me. Yes, I'm sure it's frustrating but you're reading more diversely than most of us do in a lifetime.Bryan G. Robinsonhttp://www.stillunfinished.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-83795107674226551462014-07-04T08:51:44.417-04:002014-07-04T08:51:44.417-04:00I always have a really hard time finishing any rea...I always have a really hard time finishing any reading projects I embark on. I'm a mood reader too! I just end up rebelling against whatever the project was. This year I set myself the goal of reading one book by an author of color in every five, and that's been fine, since I still have substantial freedom of choice.<br /><br />Does your little library do interlibrary loans for free, or do they charge you?Jenny @ Reading the Endhttp://readingtheend.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-54062932432697798832014-07-03T18:04:42.595-04:002014-07-03T18:04:42.595-04:00I did see her blog and got some awesome choices th...I did see her blog and got some awesome choices there. I don't think I could ever do 186 books in a year but she did such a great job!Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-32429491895504206792014-07-03T18:00:23.694-04:002014-07-03T18:00:23.694-04:00I haven't conquered Canada yet because I alrea...I haven't conquered Canada yet because I already have the book I'm reading for it, I just need to start it. It's Annabel and I know it's going to be an awesome book, I'm just nervous about starting it!Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-15490791745819359162014-07-03T11:53:23.694-04:002014-07-03T11:53:23.694-04:00have you heard of http://ayearofreadingtheworld.co...have you heard of http://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/what-on-earth-am-i-doing/? She's done what you're doing and has also found very similar difficulties.Alex (Sleepless Reader)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-43085001226867161022014-07-03T11:51:44.061-04:002014-07-03T11:51:44.061-04:00I like what you've done with this project, tho...I like what you've done with this project, though I can't believe you haven't conquered Canada yet. Unless, you count The Secret Daughter as Canadian. She's one of those global citizens who many countries claim as their own. Good luck.tanya (52 books or bust)http://52booksorbust.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-38482989294090462832014-07-03T11:50:04.405-04:002014-07-03T11:50:04.405-04:00I'm glad you're figuring out and doing wha...I'm glad you're figuring out and doing what works for you. South America is a sparse region of the map in my reading also. I keep saying I'm going to change that, but I haven't yet!Biblioglobalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-62000473251695813522014-07-03T10:30:45.252-04:002014-07-03T10:30:45.252-04:00I think you were right to rethink your goal in thi...I think you were right to rethink your goal in this project. It's much better to enjoy what you read while you try to diversify your reading.bermudaonion(Kathy)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318555580612720798.post-53961906410460623202014-07-03T08:03:56.190-04:002014-07-03T08:03:56.190-04:00Oh no, I hope it did not come out that way, but I ...Oh no, I hope it did not come out that way, but I am always happy to get recommendations. I just wish I could get my hands on some of them. Thanks for those three recommendations! I have heard of both those books, but I totally forgot about the first one. I remember meaning to read it. I need to bump them up in my TBR so that I read them while I remember them.Athira / Athshttp://www.readingonarainyday.com/noreply@blogger.com