2007 Readolutions
How did everyone do on their 2006 reading goals? I read 52 books, which was quite a surprise seeing as how the most I've read in one year (since I started my book journal in 2003) was (were?) 38 books. Go me!
For 2007, I want to focus on quality, not quantity. This means obeying the 50 page book rule, as well as not reading something because I feel I have to.
For 2007, I'd like to read 4 Jane Austen novels (Emma, P&P, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion). I've read Emma and P&P before, but I'd like to re-read them. I'd also like to read some more Charlotte Bronte. However, if I find myself slogging through or not enjoying it, I will obey the readolution above.
For 2007, I want to give away more books. I don't want to keep what I know I won't re-read, including books that I've kept just because they have pretty covers.
As for 2006:
Favorite new authors: Connie Willis and Myla Goldberg
Book that I'm still thinking about: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I read it almost a year ago, and clearly it had quite a profound effect. I still think about the plot(s), characters, and story structure from time to time.
Favorite books (in no particular order, and I may be missing some): To Say Nothing of the Dog, Doomsday Book, The Ragamuffin Gospel, Wickett's Remedy, Assassination Vacation, Prep, The Big Over Easy, The Giant's House, From the Mixed-Up Files....
Craptacular books: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, The Inheritance by Tom Savage, The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
Book I can't believe I'd never read before: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. How did I not read this as a child? Children living in the Met? Best story ever!
Favorite re-reads: The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. I am crossing my fingers that a new one comes out this year.
So...reply in the comments, people! Did you reach your 2006 goals, what were your favorites/least favorites, and what are your goals, if any, for 2007?
posted by junipar
For 2007, I want to focus on quality, not quantity. This means obeying the 50 page book rule, as well as not reading something because I feel I have to.
For 2007, I'd like to read 4 Jane Austen novels (Emma, P&P, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion). I've read Emma and P&P before, but I'd like to re-read them. I'd also like to read some more Charlotte Bronte. However, if I find myself slogging through or not enjoying it, I will obey the readolution above.
For 2007, I want to give away more books. I don't want to keep what I know I won't re-read, including books that I've kept just because they have pretty covers.
As for 2006:
Favorite new authors: Connie Willis and Myla Goldberg
Book that I'm still thinking about: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. I read it almost a year ago, and clearly it had quite a profound effect. I still think about the plot(s), characters, and story structure from time to time.
Favorite books (in no particular order, and I may be missing some): To Say Nothing of the Dog, Doomsday Book, The Ragamuffin Gospel, Wickett's Remedy, Assassination Vacation, Prep, The Big Over Easy, The Giant's House, From the Mixed-Up Files....
Craptacular books: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, The Inheritance by Tom Savage, The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
Book I can't believe I'd never read before: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. How did I not read this as a child? Children living in the Met? Best story ever!
Favorite re-reads: The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. I am crossing my fingers that a new one comes out this year.
So...reply in the comments, people! Did you reach your 2006 goals, what were your favorites/least favorites, and what are your goals, if any, for 2007?
posted by junipar