I've just begun to start reading again after a long hiatus (mostly due to personal pressure on myself to read too much in too short a period of time). This is significant for me, though it tends to happen every autumn.
This is a new blog because I thought that a fresh start and a fresh perspective might work well to help keep me motivated.
My goal is to read as much as I want and to review everything that I read, regardless of whether or not I'm able to finish it (provided I've read enough to give an opinion on the book).
Mondays are a good benchmark, but they are also the day that Book Date hosts "It's Monday: What are you reading?"
I've made my own graphic because I like to have Pinterest-friendly graphics on my blog. The official banner is on the right (it links to the meme for this week on Book Date, if you're interested).
If you're a book blog, you might want to participate, so stop on by and leave your link, along with what you're reading this week! I'll be happy to hear from you in my comments as well.
As for me, this week I'm reading It for the third time.
This classic horror novel is a favorite of mine, and it seems timely given that Halloween is just around the corner. I'm taking it slow and reading for pleasure rather than to race to the end so I can review the book. Who needs another review of a Stephen King novel, anyway?
(Late) last week I finished reading The Last Reading, which was a nice, short little cozy mystery by Gillian Larkin. The review will be posting tomorrow (scheduled), so you can look forward to it then (I'll link it here once the review has actually posted). I would recommend this book, but encourage readers to understand that the book claims to be the first in a series but starts from a point it continues from another series. It's a little bit confusing, but the book itself was enjoyable.
I'm not expecting to finish It this week, so I don't project any other books for this one.
This classic horror novel is a favorite of mine, and it seems timely given that Halloween is just around the corner. I'm taking it slow and reading for pleasure rather than to race to the end so I can review the book. Who needs another review of a Stephen King novel, anyway?
(Late) last week I finished reading The Last Reading, which was a nice, short little cozy mystery by Gillian Larkin. The review will be posting tomorrow (scheduled), so you can look forward to it then (I'll link it here once the review has actually posted). I would recommend this book, but encourage readers to understand that the book claims to be the first in a series but starts from a point it continues from another series. It's a little bit confusing, but the book itself was enjoyable.
I'm not expecting to finish It this week, so I don't project any other books for this one.
This graphic is pretty cool. You are brave to read Stephen King. I can't take horror anything. I cried watching Cujo as a kid.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stefanie!
DeleteI've never watched Cujo, but It is literally the most frightening book I've ever read. The Shining is up there, and it's on my list to read for a second time as well. Now I just need to find some good NEW stuff!
Such a good choice!!! I love Stephen King!
ReplyDeleteI want to read that Gillian Flynn - I will have to keep what you said in mind. :)
I just finished writing the review for it. It will publish on Wednesday. I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI've never read Stephen King. I tend to avoid horror at all times. Come see what I have been reading here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHorror's my favorite genre, Kathy! I think that apart from Fantasy it's the best genre for losing yourself entirely in a new world, and that's why I like it. It is definitely the book that has scared me the most over the years. Stephen King is pretty scary to begin with, but this one is a doozy!
DeleteI have not read IT. A great choice for the time of the year. Glad you are back to reading and your plans are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, NISE'! I'm glad to be back to book blogging. It's one of my favorite things in the world, but it's so easy to fall behind when you're not enjoying reading! Tomorrow I plan to commit a few hours to reading IT.
DeleteIt the number one reason I will always fear clowns!!
ReplyDeleteFor me, it's drains. Clowns don't bother me (which is surprising considering how many times I've read this book and seen the miniseries) but the drain scene in the miniseries killed me. The book's description of Bev and the drain is so much more vivid though, and for the longest time, showers terrified me. Not because of PSYCHO but because of IT!
DeleteBecki, great idea to read with out pressure. I believe reading is for pleasure, enjoyment and reflection and then all those books and reviews and suddenly - ouch! Hope your goal with a new perspective is rewarding.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty much exactly how it winds up happening to me. I'm going along strong and I feel good about it, and then the reviews just pile up, or my stack gets too big, and then I'm overwhelmed and it's not fun any more!
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