Despite the fact there was a killer heatwave this week and I was stuck in the house next to the air conditioner for hours, I did not get as much reading done as one would think.
Not that my books are boring, certainly not. The Meaning of Night, despite a slow start, is quite chilling and I am hooked. The psychological aspects of the main characters are intriguing and I find myself wondering how this is all going to end up. Well, the beginning kind of tells you and the story is a confession but the layers are fascinating to delve into. This is not a quick read, but one that is meanto to be savored slowly and deliberately.
I received America America by Ethan Canin from Librarythings early review program and although I haven't begun reading it exclusively, the little I have perused looks very interesting and I'm looking forward to really getting going on that.
Now that it is summer and classes are over I find I have more time and decided to look around for a challenge. I found the Raved About Reads Challenge , hosted by MizB at The Book Zone.
It doesn't officially start until June 30, so there is plenty of time to get prepared.
Here are the rules:
The challenge is to come up with a list of books you’ve heard others rave about — books you’ve always agreed you *should* read — but that you’ve continually put off reading “until later”.
Now is the time to get those books read!
* You can choose books that you’ve recently heard of IF a bunch of people are raving about how good it is, and how everyone should read it.
* Your list has to have at least 3 books on it. Of course, you can make it much longer than just 3 books. But, you could also just read 3. That’s up to you.
* Yes, your list of books can overlap with other challenges.
* There are no limitations on genre… you can read fiction, nonfiction, religious, secular, etc.
* Audiobooks and E-books ARE allowed
Now is the time to get those books read!
* You can choose books that you’ve recently heard of IF a bunch of people are raving about how good it is, and how everyone should read it.
* Your list has to have at least 3 books on it. Of course, you can make it much longer than just 3 books. But, you could also just read 3. That’s up to you.
* Yes, your list of books can overlap with other challenges.
* There are no limitations on genre… you can read fiction, nonfiction, religious, secular, etc.
* Audiobooks and E-books ARE allowed
This is the perfect time to go through my TBR shelves and choose those recommended from my fellow bloggers. I have more on my wishlist at Amazon but will add them when they are actually in my home.
My list so far:
The Thirteenth Tale by Donna Setterfield
Affinity by Sarah Waters
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland
The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West
The Religion by Tim Willocks
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
12 comments:
If I were to do that challenge the trouble would be that I would have to put books on it that I've been avoiding reading for so long that I have a phobia about them. Top of the list would be 'Wuthering Heights' and I just cannot go there.
Table Talk - Wuthering Heights was never one of my favorites either. Too dark for me. I purposely put books on it that I know I wanted to read anyway!
In fact, I liked Wuthering Heights very much. It has so many layers to it.
I liked Heathcliff in the beginning, pitied him in the middle and detested him at the end.
Oh boy- another challenge to check out. EEK! I'm off to check it out. Thanks!
Gautami - Did you know that story is actually based on real people and real circumstances? It was so close that there was some legal trouble as a result. Heathcliff did becaome detestable but Lawrence Olivier was dreamy in the TCM movie.
Samantha - Oh good! I hope you will join us!
This heat is something else, isn't it? I looks like the temperatures here are going to be cooling off a bit on Tuesday. Hopefully it will mean the same for you.
The Raved About Reads Challenge sounds like fun. If I hadn't sworn off any new challenges for the time being, I might consider joining. You've got some great books listed, including ones I hope to read one day.
I hope you have a good week!
I have read The Tea Rose and The Thirteenth Tale. I enjoyed The Tea Rose a bit more than The Thirteenth Tale but both were excellent!
Wendy - And not too soon. Heat is exhausting, isn't it? I chose this challenge because it included my TBR's and gave me a way to formulate a plan for reading them.
Amy - Oh good! I am glad you enjoyed them both. I am looking forward to reading The Tea Rose very much!
Thanks for joining the Raved-About Reads Challenge, Jaimie! :)
The weather's been hot over here too, Jaimie!!!
You've a great list there, and that sounds like another exciting challenge! I can't wait to read The Thirteenth Tale and American Gods, and I've them listed on two challenges separately as well. :)
I'm so glad to hear the Michael Cox book is good. I found a cheap hardcover at a library sale--must get to it. But it does look like it isn't a fast read. That challenge sounds great, and if I wasn't already in too many already I would join. I have so many 'I really should have read this' books! I can definitely say the Wilkie Collins is great! I need to read the Rebecca West, too. Maybe this year. And Chocolat is one of my all time favorite books! Enjoy--you've got a great list!
Mizb - I am looking forward to it! Thanks for hosting!
Melody - It's finally cooling off here, thank goodness. I am looking forward to your thoughts on The Thirteenth Tale and American Gods.
Danielle - Wilkie and Chocolat are your raves so thank you for that. I am so looking forward to reading the book for Slaves of Golconda!
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