Faye’s Comments (group member since Nov 05, 2013)

Faye’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

Joi wrote: "I have a long list of books I would like to read during the Summer. Reading is all I do, and I plan to do a lot of it."

That last sentence? I suddenly have an intense craving to have that on a t-shirt. Or a Do-Not-Disturb sign. Or both.

Rebecca wrote: "I never think about inter-library loans. Hopefully, you can find a copy."

They're always a last resort for me, because sometimes they can take weeks to arrive, and once they do arrive they can't be renewed. Too much pressure! :P

But now that we've been talking about it, I just went and ordered it, so we'll see what happens! :)

Rebecca wrote: "Faye wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Faye, I have the same problem. I have so many books to read, and I keep buying more. I need to read some more classics this summer, but I don't know what to choose. ..."

I don't have a Kindle. I'll just order it through inter-library loan, unless I can find it at a used bookstore.

Rebecca wrote: "Faye, I have the same problem. I have so many books to read, and I keep buying more. I need to read some more classics this summer, but I don't know what to choose.
I read the Chronicles of Bar..."

Exactly! I feel like I need to read all the books I already own before I can justify buying more, but dangit, I want more NOW. :P

I will definitely start with The Warden. I got Barchester Towers from my library a while back, but it kept referring to events from the previous book, so I quit reading it. Sadly, my library doesn't have The Warden! Imagine not having the first book of a series? Oy...

Noam wrote: "The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson

The Heart of Darkness and the Congo Diary by Joseph Conrad

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

American Gods..."

Ohhh, Heart of Darkness! I love that one. :D

Will you be joining our buddy read for American Gods, Noam? I plan on starting it today.

What books do I want to read this summer? Only ALL OF THEM. *sigh*

I need to fill in some major gaps in my literary education this summer. James Joyce, Marcel Proust, Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann, Anthony Trollope, some of the old Greek playwrights, more of the Russians... gah! Not to mention all the books that I own and haven't read yet, and more at the library that will undoubtedly be calling my name, and who knows what else I'll find along the way!

Can I just have a meltdown now and get it over with?

Awesome, Holly!

My widget refuses to understand that being halfway through two books means that I am NOT one book behind. Humph.

Welcome, Robyn and Dytana!

Marc wrote: "I am taking a break from the classics right now..
I am reading "Arc Light" by Erik Harry and "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" and "Seal Team Six:OutCasts".. they should free up my brain so I c..."

Hitchhiker's totally counts as a classic.

Brenda wrote: "Faye, it's fascinating to me, but there's no likeable character so far to root for. The fun is figuring out how the pieces connect, because it's not clear yet. Maybe I should warn that there's some..."

Okay, that... sounds kind of awful. :P

Brenda wrote: "Also halfway through Transition by Iain M. Banks. I like to read a classic and a lighter read, but this isn't really lighter. If some people could transition between the Earths in different realities /universes, what sort of trouble would they get up to?"

That... sounds strangely awesome.

I started Children of Dune yesterday. :D

Welcome, Emma!

That's awesome, Kirsten!

I liked Axel. Verne generally does a good narrative voice. :)

Srividya wrote: "Sorry to come here uninvited.. but I just finished reading this book and found it totally awesome :) It was my first Gaiman and I loved it... :) :)

Would like to join the discussions later, when y..."

Absolutely! No invitations needed around here, just jump right in. :)

Holly wrote: "I'm definitely going to attempt to fit this in!"

Yay!

Holly wrote: "I'm actually more in love with the feel of a library, rather than the books. My school library has basically been my haven for the last 4 years at my school, and it's really made a large impact on ..."

Ohhh, you want to make it a career? That's awesome, Holly! You'd be great at that. :D

Rob wrote: "My rules are simple:
1. If I am reading in public, do not ask if it is a good book. Instead. Send your query by fax and allow 4-6 weeks for my response.
2. Book versions are always better than m..."

LOL!

Melissa wrote: "Hi Faye, you are still loved being a bookmark addict, especially in this crowd and please go on being an addict; for this is an acceptable one. Boy I wish I could see your collection. What fun it would be to actually see the bookmarks."

I'll see if I can manage to take a picture of them all. :)