musicmommy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm starting the year with Wide Awake by Erwin McManus. Should be a good way to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbledeb Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'd really like to join in but I feel as though I can't because I started the Iliad a couple of weeks ago and I know I'll never get it finished in a week. I'm reading 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine d'Engle so I can discuss it with my children and also the last of the 'What Katy Did' series - 'In the High Valley', and 'The Magician's Nephew', all for school so I don't suppose any of those count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The Never Ending Story by Michael Ende Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Okay, I wasn't going to take the challenge because I really don't know if I'll be able to keep up, but I love to read and so I'm going to at least give it a try. Our library is closed for the Christmas holiday (yes, for a full 2 weeks!) so I've just grabbed The Grace Awakening by Charles Swindoll off my shelf for my first book. I haven't read it in years and could probably do with a reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Christian Mythmakers by Rolland Hein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Okay, I wasn't going to take the challenge because I really don't know if I'll be able to keep up, but I love to read and so I'm going to at least give it a try. Me too. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 This sounds like fun, I'm game! The books I will be reading from this week are: Dead as a Scone - Ron Benrey Fraction of the Whole - Steve Toltz Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro Whichever is finished first will be this week's book. :) Happy reading everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm just about finished The Total Truth by Nancy Pearcey, then I will begin Atonement by Ian McEwan (I'm not good with author's names. I think this is his name.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Rifles for Watie- Harold Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I wish I had started my year with something more notable. Someone lent me Nicholas Sparks' Message in a Bottle. I'm halfway through, thinking it doesn't look like it's going to get any better. Maybe I should quit and pick up something else. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in GA Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Know Why You Believe, by Paul E. Little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hey Gang, I've set up a 52 books in 52 weeks group blog where you may post reviews and get ideas for more books. click here to see it. For those who want to be a contributor, email me with your email address and I will add you. Then you will be able to post reviews. Good thing for those who don't have blogs or don't want to post book reviews on their home school blogs. Any suggestions for links to book lists and/or suggestions to what you would like to see on the site will be appreciated. It's a work in progress. All lurkers will be welcome so bookmark the site to find out what everyone is reading and what they think about their books. Robin of My Two Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The Companion by Ann Granger (first Lizzie Martin mystery) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Not my usual reading but recommended by a friend so I will read the three books in this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Hmm. . . I was in the middle of The Trouble with Boys by Tyre so I suppose I can't count that officially as 2009. But it was a great book and affirmed so much of what I've noticed for more than 10 years. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well, LOL, I'm currently reading three books (I think), when I get a chance. I can only locate one of them right now and I read it first thing this morning, so I guess I'll count it. It's "Buddha, a Story of Enlightment", by Deepak Chopra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 as soon as I finish that I'm starting The Book Thief. Thanks for the link! It looks interesting.... I just put this on hold at my library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) For those of you who want to join but don't think you can keep up with the average of one book a week ... I'm there with you. My plan is to keep a short book on hand (ex: Of Mice and Men is 107pgs.) OR read some children's lit. Good luck to everyone! Edited January 1, 2009 by PollyOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 ...the second sequel to "Wicked." Loved Wicked, so-so on Son of a Witch, so far liking Lion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) "Eclipse" by Stephanie Meyer I also blogged it at my link in siggy. Edited January 2, 2009 by Frontier Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hey Gang, I've set up a 52 books in 52 weeks group blog where you may post reviews and get ideas for more books. click here to see it. For those who want to be a contributor, email me with your email address and I will add you. Then you will be able to post reviews. Good thing for those who don't have blogs or don't want to post book reviews on their home school blogs. Any suggestions for links to book lists and/or suggestions to what you would like to see on the site will be appreciated. It's a work in progress. All lurkers will be welcome so bookmark the site to find out what everyone is reading and what they think about their books. Robin of My Two Blessings. Thanks Robin! I emailed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in ME Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wuthering Heights by Bronete. I read this about 8 years ago and keep wanting to re-read it. After reading the Twilight series I figured I really needed to read it again. I just bought it today so I plan to start it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TolleLegeAcademy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm going to read The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not exactly high quality literature, but I do have some better choices on the list for future weeks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Waves of Grain: How to buy, store and cook every imaginable grain by Barbara Grunes and Virginia Van Vynckt I am going to get a grain mill for my after Christmas present and I want to know how to use it! Jenne in CA Edited January 2, 2009 by JenneinAZ BarbarA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm reading Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Theophan Academy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 okay, I'm in - I just started to re-read A Mother's Rule of Life this afternoon, so I guess that will be my first book. Guess I will have to dig up a few good novels I have been wanting to read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myfourblessings Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I will read The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. I have enjoyed looking at all your choices so much. This is going to be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 okay, I'm in - I just started to re-read A Mother's Rule of Life this afternoon, so I guess that will be my first book. Guess I will have to dig up a few good novels I have been wanting to read! I love this book! I need to reread it but I lent my copy to somebody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The Shack I got it for Christmas and I'm excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 It's not "for school" because my son finished it a week ago. (Right??) It's just fascinating, especially because we used to live near Fort Mackinac. Happy reading, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Blindness by Jose Saramago It is fascinating and a little eerie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolash Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The Last Embrace by... um I can't remember, but it's from the library! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wicked by Gregory Maguire I LOVE that book! Can't wait to hear how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I now have How Fiction Works on hold at the library thanks to Susan LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin to be followed by The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I started Beijing: The Biography of a City by Jonathan Clements this afternoon. http://www.amazon.com/Beijing-Biography-City-Jonathan-Clements/dp/0750942517/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230892204&sr=8-1 Dh is reading the latest 'Journal of Ancient Warfare.' :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I just requested this through our library system...they are getting a total of 28 copies (some are in, some on order) and there are already 139 holds registered for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I finished half my book last night in bed... Question--anyone have a great method to knit and read simultaneously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa in Florida Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 You've all inspired me to give it a try. I started two books yesterday - Pride and Prejudice (not the first time) and Halsey's Typhoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm in. My books *will* include school-related books at various times throughout the year. Me, too. World Without End will kick off my 2009 reading list. Thanks for letting me play! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well, I don't know if I'll finish Gilead before midnight tonight (and if I finish it in 2009, I might be a rebel and count it anyway:D), but as soon as I finish that I'm starting The Book Thief. The Book Thief is my favorite book from 2009! I read it in an afternoon. You will LOVE it! Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I didn't get to the library before New Year's Day like I had planned, but while discussing this at my mom's that day I mentioned that I wanted to read My Antonia. She didn't have that, but she did have a Willa Cather collection with three other novels and some short stories. We were too busy yesterday for me to read at all, but I read three chapters of O, Pioneers this morning. This was another book I'd determined to read, and I'm already enjoying it so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Wolf Boy by Evan Kuhlman. I began/finished this remarkable book. It jumped off the shelf at me on Wednesday at he library and thought it would a fun read. Well, it wasn't fun but it was well written, IMO. It's about a grieving family after the eldest son is suddenly killed. I hope to hear more from this author. Next book is Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr. Read the second book in the series last week and am waiting for this book, the first, from the library. You guys are giving me some great suggestions. I'm into the lighter side of reading right now but cycle into classics/deeper reading every other month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell in SC Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Memoirs of a Geisha...finally!!! Becky. . .me too! All the books out there in the world and we're reading the same one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I still haven't started wicked yet. But I will this weekend. Side question regarding 52 books in 52 weeks blog: For those of you with blogs, if you are going to do reviews on your sites - would you like me to post links from the group blog. I can put participant blogs links in the sidebar. On Fridays will do a weekly post linking to your reviews. Also if you all have any suggestions for the blog for other links or a weekly wrap up or whatever, let me know. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 1776 by David McCullough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm starting with A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 This challenge sounds like a lot of fun. This week I"m going to read "The List" by Steve Martini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.