CJ's Reading Corner

[C.J.]

A place for reading plans, wish lists, color commentary, and quiet conversation (even if it's only with myself).

[C.J.]

Trilogy Collection
One of the perils of participating in A-Z Challenges is that I often read the first book in a trilogy (because I need its initial), but I don't immediately reach for the next books (because I am looking for different letters). The following list will fill in as I conquer the sets. And since the unfinished trilogies look so dreadfully forlorn, I will diligently complete them forthwith. Says I.

[C.J.]

Four of a Kind
What could be nicer than a quartet? Four parts. Four corners. Foursquare. Four points on a compass. Four sheets to the wind. I'll fill in the sets as they're finished. Nary a gap in the ranks shall remain!

[C.J.]

Quintessential Choices
This quirky collection is quite the handful, needing all five fingers. Five books per se and per set! There may be some jostling in the ranks when a series sprouts an unforeseen point five or prequel, but to keep things tidy, five there shall be and five they shall remain.

[C.J.]

Sixes and Nines
Bless every prolific author who goes above and beyond, spinning adventures that do not end too soon. This is the spot to find a series with six, seven, eight, or nine volumes to its name. This time, I'll indicate whether or not I've finished the whole series.

Completed:





In Progress:

[C.J.]

Double Digits
And finally, for those authors who understand the meaning of EPIC. Sure, some readers might shy away from the long ones, but these wouldn't be around if we didn't love to linger. Here there be sets with ten or more volumes.

Completed:

In Progress:

[C.J.]

Self-Indulgent Twaddle
Because a labor of love deserves a prominent place in one's reading corner. My boys.

[C.J.]

Rainbow Array
While I haven't officially signed up for one yet, I've been thinking about participating in a rainbow-themed reading challenge. This is a spot for making pretty arrangements.

















Sometimes, a rainbow challenge will require the NAME of a color to appear in the title.

[Daisy]

You're not talking to yourself! I love reading people's updates on their reading overall. And your titles for each section are awesome! Keep it up, C.J. :)

[C.J.]

One of a Kind
I have a real weakness for series, so I usually reach for stories that unfold over multiple volumes, but once in a while, I read a stand-alone. Here's a place to tumble them together.

[C.J.]

Duologies
Two-fers are a fine thing, especially when the storytelling's good. Who doesn't like to revisit a place once we've been there?

[C.J.]

Daisy wrote: "You're not talking to yourself! I love reading people's updates on their reading overall. And your titles for each section are awesome! Keep it up, C.J. :)"

Aww, thanks! This is turning into a fun place to putter around. Thanks for giving us space to goof off. : )

[C.J.]

Sepia Tones
Somewhat related to the rainbow post above, I wanted a place to gather up all the books in beautiful browns. Coffee and caramel and coffee hues, magnificent for their earthy, woodsy, tea-stained palettes.

[C.J.]

Cover Themes
We've a middlegrade book blog in the works, and one feature I'm fiddling with relates to book covers with specific items on them. This is as good a place as any to begin pulling together those collections.

Fish


Weather


Cat


Balloon


Fox


Glasses


Moon


Squirrel


Lighthouse


Egg


Whale


Raven & Crow

[C.J.]

More Cover Themes
A miscellany of MG books, arranged in tidy piles by visual themes on their covers.

Winter


Bicycle


Night


Car


Key


Map


Forest


Cemetery


Feather


Winged Things


Winged People


Shop Window


Train


Gameboards & Pieces

[C.J.]

Because I keep finding more cover themes...
Here's another little pile, updated when the urge hits (usually when I *should* be writing).

Insects


Gates


Profiles


Silhouettes


Top Hat


Stairs


Bus


House

[Daisy]

CJ, those collections of Middle Grade book covers are so aesthetically pleasing! I could stare at them all day. I actually just created a thread for us to all share our Middle Grade recommendations here. You seem to know a lot about the genre, it would be cool to get your insight. Obviously no pressure - it's just for fun. ;)

[C.J.]

Daisy wrote: "CJ, I actually just created a thread for us to all share our Middle Grade recommendations..."

I'll check it out! Thanks, Daisy!