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Jan 13, 2014 03:58PM
My goal this year is to read all the books I have picked up at book sales and stashed in closets and drawers, but never read. So far I have completed one--Slaughterhouse-Five by Vonnegut--but I have already been sidetracked by a library book, Foreigner by C.J. Cherryh. So many books, so little time.
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and just finished the sequel to Foreigner, called Invader. Nothing better than finding a new author whom I like and who is also prolific--lots of books to work through. Perhaps I should pace myself.
I am finding my biggest problem seems to be actually writing down what I am reading, rather than the reading itself!3.Inheritor by CJ Cherryh
4. Precursor by CJ Cherryh
5. Defender by CJ Cherryh
6. Explorer by CJ Cherryh
7. Collecting by Miranda Wilson
8. The Counterfeit Agent by Alex Berenson
I liked all but the last.
9. The Patron Saint of Liars, by Ann Patchett. Interesting, though ending rather unresolved, like so many modern novels. Perhaps that is more like real life, but it is a little frustrating.
10. Destroyer by CJ Cherryh11. Pretender by CJ Cherryh
12. Deliverer by CJ Cherryh
So far my plan to read all those books in the closet has fallen by the wayside. Still only one has been one I owned. I have just bought 4 more book sale books, so the list to get through has lengthened. So many books, so little time.
13. Conspirator by CJ Cherryh14. Deceiver by CJ Cherryh
15, Betrayer by CJ Cherryh
Have definitely been enjoying this series; very interesting universe developed by the author.
Nothing like some snow days to do some reading!16. The Long Walk Home by Will North. Not a favorite, though I did finish it, so it wasn't really awful. The conversations seemed forced and contrived.
17. A Strong West Wind by Gail Caldwell. OK, though somewhat long winded. And it IS one that I have in my closet, though a rather recent purchase. So I have now read two of the closet stash of books. Only a few hundred to go...
Also, just looked back and realized I missed one in my count, so I have actually read 18. Math was never my strong point.
19. Intruder by CJ Cherryh20. Protector by CJ Cherryh
22. Seven Deadlies: A Cautionary Tale by Gigi Levangie
23. Rules of Engagement by Elizabeth Moon24. change of Command by Elizabeth Moon
25. Hammerfall by CJ Cherryh 26. Forge of Heaven by CJ Cherryh
28. Breakers (Book 1) by Edward Robertson. Not bad for a free kindle book.
29 Live Free or Die by John Ringo--one more book which I actually own. So I now have read a grand total of 6 of the books I own, though only 2 that i haven't read before. So far I am not getting very far on my goal of reading all those books I've bought at book sales but never read. At least summer is almost here, so I may have more time to get to the task.30 War Maid's Choice by David Weber.
31 Citadel by John Ringo32 The Hot Gate by John Ringo
I will never, ever catch up. I stopped by the library's book sale (Fill a bag for a dollar!!!). Needless to say, I now own 10 more books, and I still haven't read but 2 of the ones I own but haven't read. One of the books I bought is about hedgehogs. Why would I buy a book exploring the wonders of the hedgehog? I don't know, except the binding and dust jacket were very attractive and the drawing of the cute hedgehog on the front was so irresistible. Soon I will know much more than I ever wanted to about hedgehogs.33. Trading in Danger by Elizabeth Moon
34. Marque and Remarque by Elizabeth Moon
35. Engaging the Enemy by Elizabeth Moon 36. Command Decisions by Elizabeth Moon
37. Victory Decisions by Elizabeth Moon
38. Maus 1 by Art Spiegelmann
39. Maus 2 by Art Spiegelmann
40. Dragonsong by Ann McCaffery41. Dragonsinger by Ann McCaffery
42. Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman. I hardly like to count it, since it is such a little book, but fun--essays on the experiences of reading.
44. Cauldron of Ghosts by David Weber and Eric Flint
45. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
47. Alice I have Been by Melanie BenjaminI found this a well written book, interesting, but a little disturbing. She made some assumptions about Dodson (Lewis Carol), implying he was some sort of pedophile. I did a little research afterwards, and found that, although that suggestion has been made, more recent scholarship is suggesting that interpretation of events known is perhaps not accurate. I wonder if, when writing about real characters in a novel, authors shouldn't perhaps be more careful about what they imply. Fiction is so powerful that it leaves vivid impressions on the reader that a mere "this is just fiction" doesn't necessarily excise.
48. Prospero Lost by L. Jagi Lamplighter49. At Empire's Edge by William C. Dietz: I did make it through, but just barely--the writing was truly execrable, and the plot, which was interesting at the beginning, fell apart towards the end, particularly with the slave girl subplot. It seemed like there was just too much attempted here for the skill of the writer.
50. Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. I really enjoyed this book, despite very little action or dialogue. Lovely prose and interesting content.
51. Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston52. Earth Afire by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston
Both library books, so still not making much dent in that closet of books. However, I have really enjoyed these.
53. Earth Awakens by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston. Now I have to wait for the next series on the 2nd Formic Wars.
54. Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear. This was a discarded library book I got for a quarter. It was interesting, though very, very strange. It explores the idea of conscience in relation to the survival of the human race (or perhaps just this group of humans), and what we might do in order to preserve ourselves.
55 Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card
56. The Last Kind Word by David Housewright. I don't usually read mysteries, but was bored and picked up my husband's book. It was pretty good.
57. False Colours by Georgette Heyer58. Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert Heinlein
59. The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer
60. Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer61. Charity Girl by Georgette Heyer
62. Fortress in the Eye of Time by CJ Cherryh
63. The Faded Sun: Kesrith by CJ Cherryh
64. The Faded Sun: Shon'jir by CJ Cherryh 65. The Faded Sun: Kutah by CJ Cherryh
66. The Illegal Gardener by Sara Alexi
