Chris's 2012 Reading Challenge

[Chris]

I've selected 12 books that have been sitting on my To Read shelf (or lately, in a box) for far too long. For these books, 2012 is their year. I am not moving them again!

In the Beauty of the Lilies

The Brambles Lyrical writing does not save this tedious book. Quit at Ch. 4.

Brideshead Revisited

Cold Comfort Farm

Empire Falls

Gatsby's Girl Finished on Jan. 22.

The Group Finished on Feb. 6.

Home: The Story of Everyone Who Ever Lived in Our House Finished on Aug. 6.

Moloka'i

The Pillars of Hercules

Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography

Second Glance Quit on p. 173. Ugh. Not worth finishing.

[Christine]

Wow. I'm impressed you made your picks already. I've got some that have been gathering dust too, but that I really want to read next year. Should I start my own thread, or reply to yours?

[Chris]

Your own thread would be best. That way people can post comments or questions on your books directly below your list.

[Christine]

I finally got my list done Chris. We only have one overlap--Molokai. Let me know when you read it and I'll try to read it at the same time.

[Chris]

My plan was to read Moloka'i on our next trip there and leave it behind for another visitor but I don't think we'll be going this year. I'll let you know when I read it.

[Christine]

You're knocking off your picks pretty quickly! I'm impressed.

[Chris]

Despite my best intentions, I'm going to have to move some of these unread books again.

[Christine]

Any further progress on your list Chris? I've only finished 4 1/2 out of 28. I'm heading for failure.

[Christine]

Actually, maybe I need to decide several of them aren't worth the effort. That way I might actually finish the challenge. But it seems like cheating to hope some of them are no good. . . .

[Chris]

No progress lately. I threw them all in a box and moved them again. But it's for the last time, and I really mean it this time!

[Christine]

Having to move is a great excuse not to finish ones reading challenge. Wish I had such a great excuse! I'm failing miserably so far.

[Christine]

How are you doing on your list Chris? Haven't seen a post for quite a while. Are you surviving the heat? It's sure awful here.

[Christine]

Hey Chris-- I'm still wondering how you're doing on your reading challenge. I need an update. I'll call you soon too.