The above linked article has a list of books for book clubs. I hadn’t heard of any of these books, so I’m curious about what others think about them. None of my book clubs would be likely to pick any of these, but I always like recommendations.
Category: books
All the Bookmarks?
I brought many many books with me for my time away. Most of them have been started and are almost finished. Hopefully, I’ll get some actually finished by the time I leave.
For the books that I brought that I haven’t started. I need bookmarks! I forgot to pack some. I have several dozen bookmarks at home, and have packed zero, I think. I recall picking up a small box of them and putting them somewhere. Maybe they are in the box of books that I haven’t opened yet?
It seems silly to use a grocery receipt as a book mark when I have so many actual bookmarks to use. Let’s hope I packed them!
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this touching, funny set of stories about the author’s life. Some stories were funnier than others, and some had me feeling strong emotions. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needed something light and quick to read. It was well-written and kept me engaged for the whole book.
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
While I do love this series, this one just didn’t grab me like the others have. It’s needed to keep the series going, and we need to know what is going on with the characters, but the other books in the series were better.
How to feel well read
The above linked article is a list of books to read to make yourself well-read. I personally think there are others that one could read, also, but this is a start.
I know I’m not as well-read as I could be, and the fact that I have only read a few of these shows me that. I truly disagree with the fifty shades series being literature and I will continue to refuse to read them. I think that they make no one well-read.
The author’s point, though, was to give the idea that it’s not what you read in certain genres that make you well read, it’s reading across many genres. You don’t want to read just one and say you’ve read a lot.
Another point that the author makes is that the more a person reads, the more that person realizes that she isn’t well- read. There’s always more to read.
Here’s a list of some of the genres the author recommends reading. I disagree with the actual book suggestions, but they are just suggestions and the author’s attempt to get the point of the article across.
Western Classics (Ancient & Modern): to give you a good foundation for the who’s who of Western literature.
Dystopia: the stuff of our worst fears and nightmares.
Science Fiction & Fantasy: we can’t overlook the geeky cousin of the classics, can we?
Great American Novels: these zeitgeist works practically defined a time period of U.S. history.
Literary Heavy Hitters: books that make people go “Whoa, dude!” when you say that you’ve read them.
Popular Fiction: those guilty indulgences that everyone has read (but won’t necessarily admit to it). Warning: this is U.S.-centric, feel free to indulge in your country’s guilty pleasures.
Immigrant Experience (U.S./U.K.): ah, the magical experience of being thrust into a new culture.
Non-Western Classics (Ancient): if Westerners get theirs, so should the rest of the world.
Non-Western Classics (Modern): the stuff that you should read to feel worldly and well-read. (More applicable if you’re from the U.S. or Western Europe.)
Satire: throw in a little giggle into your reading list.
The Watch
The above linked article is a review on the series, The Watch. It’s based on Terry Pratchett’s writings. I haven’t read very many of them, but I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read so far. It sounds like the reviewer isn’t so fond of the series, but I plan on watching it anyhow.
The series beginning is on BBC America January 3.
Coming Out Party by Nikki Levy
Coming Out Party by Nikki Levy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I picked this up to read during Pride month, but I didn’t quite get there. I finished it this week. I loved the stories, but the intro to the book and the intro to each story left a lot to be desired. I would recommend the stories, but skip the intros.
Are You a Bookworm?
The actual question should be, “what kind of bookworm are you?” I did score a 20 here. What about you?
Bookshelf inserts
I was looking at the bookshelf inserts in the above linked article. I decided that I wanted one. They are adorable! Then, I started looking at prices. Nope. Not happening. While they are beautiful, I just can’t justify spending that much money on decorations for my book stack. I still enjoy looking at the photos of them, though.
Concrete Rose
Angie Thomas has a new book coming out! It’s set for release in January 2021. The above link tells about the book, and what we should expect. It sounds like it is a prequel to The Hate U Give. I am excited!
bookworm at the gym 