Already Purchased Reading Challenge 2014 #books #amreading
So, I have a bunch of books that I’ve not read yet. I’ve decided that in addition to the ones I’m sure to purchase/read with my kid/beta read/edit this year, these are the fifteen I’m going to commit to clearing from my shelves. Ten e-books and five paperback books. I suppose I should start with my Currently-Reading list on Goodreads.
Ebooks
1. Let the Right One In - I was reading this last year and then some horrible violence involving children took place and I couldn’t handle it anymore. I feel like it’s worth finishing. Will give it another whirl.
2. Mind Fuck - I’m sure I’ll end up loving this series like everyone else, but at the moment I’m struggling with finding the characters likable. They’re hot, sure, but likable? Not so much yet. That will likely change. Also, uh, hello non/dub-con! That is definitely something I often enjoy, but when I stopped reading I was in the mood for something sweeter than that. I’ll come back to it.
3. Bone-mend and Salt - I’ve been meaning to read this for awhile now but have been daunted by the size. I read the first page or two several times and then would think, “But maybe I just need a fast read.” I’m sure to love this, though, once I commit myself.
4. Blood Beneath the King – Ginn Hale, yay!!
5. History of a Pleasure Seeker - I have no idea when or how I bought this book, but I’m enjoying it so far.
6. Blame It On the Mistletoe - I bought this for a Christmas read, but then got distracted by Training Season marketing. I’ll read it this year.
7. Drowning Guard - I have no idea where I heard of this book or why I bought it, but Imma gonna finish it.
8. Safety Net - My friend loved this and bought it for me, so I’m going to read it!
9. And Then There Were None - I’ve never been a huge fan of mysteries, but I’m writing one (or two) and so I need a better idea of pacing, suspense, etc. Who better than the master to help me with that?
10. Cocaine Blues - Another mystery.
Alternate: Caveat Emptor – research for a book
Paperback Books
1. American Gods – OH MY GOD THIS BOOK BORES ME. I WILL FINISH IT. BECAUSE I’M A MASOCHIST.
2. The Back Passage – I bought this forever and an age ago. I should read it. Get if off my shelves.
3. Dull Boy - If I recall the protagonist was a bit unlikable in the first few pages, but maybe he grows on you? We’ll see.
4. Beast - Because I own it and I should read it.
5. Microserfs - I’ve had it many years. Should read it.
Alternate: Cavedweller - Yay Southern Lit. Let’s get depressed!
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Ok uh even a masochist would stop reading a book that bores them. :pThe most recent actual hold in my hands book I bought is
and I'm looking forward to it.
Jenni Lea wrote: "As for paperbacks, lemme know how that works out for you. I myself have recently discovered I no longer know how to read an..."Ha! It's definitely different from the days or yore. First, I find I don't want to read a paperback in bed because the way the bedroom is set up, I have to get out of bed to turn out the light, whereas with the ereader I can just let it fall on my face and then roll it off. ;) The second thing that's different these days is that when my kid sees me with my phone (my usual reading device) she ignores me, but if I sit down with an actual book? Well, clearly Mom is BORED OUT OF HER MIND and has resorted to reading a book in her extreme desperation to be entertained, and kiddo has just the solution for that: endless questions, a craft that requires my help, etc. ;)
Andrea wrote: "Ok uh even a masochist would stop reading a book that bores them. :pHaha! Yes, I might still abandon the book, but I gave it a good long break (6 months? 9 months?) and when I picked it up again last night, it seemed less boring? We'll see how it goes. Sometimes a person just has to wait for the right time to read a book. Also, I'm a strangely patient reader. I'll read something I have issues with so long as other aspects are meeting my needs.
The most recent actual hold in my hands book I bought is
and I'm looking forward to it."I got that for Christmas for myself/hubby! I haven't read it yet, but it's in the Christmas detritus somewhere in the house!
As for paperbacks, lemme know how that works out for you. I myself have recently discovered I no longer know how to read an actual book.