Robin M Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Today, Week 7 starts in the quest to read 52 books in 52 weeks and the start of book # 8 Recap of the rules: __________________ Feel free to join in at any time Read an average of a book a week - 52 books in 52 weeks Re-reading a book counts--as long as you first read it before 2009 School related books don't count (unless you want them to) Wow! That was a quick week. There are several great reviews that were posted on the 52 books blog so be sure to check them out. I'm sure the folks who wrote the reviews would love to hear your comments. You can post your reviews here or there. Why does that remind me of Sam I Am :) I am two thirds of the way through Book Thief and it really captures your attention. Looking forward to hearing what you all are reading this week. Happy Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Week 7 Telling Secrets A Memoir by Frederick Buechner Week 6 The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Week 5 The Reason for God by Tim Keller Week 4 The Well Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer for the umpteenth time Week 3 Watership Down by Richard Adams Week 2 A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson Week 1 The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick Happy Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Maddness (Elyn Saks). Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I have one chapter of Journeys to a Mythical Past left. This is a very easy and interesting read so I can finish in one sitting. I haven't really decided what to start next as I have seven sitting in my next pile. I have also been reading several dog training books and heavy duty textbooks interspersed with my 52 books, so a lot of reading going on. I will post when I decide and actually start the next probably tonight or in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoraida Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Week 1: The Nice and the Good by Iris Murdoch Week 2: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Week 3: The Book and the Brotherhood by Iris Murdoch Week 4: The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie Week 5: The Moor's Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie Week 6: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Week 7: Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie Blessings Zoraida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I finished 2 books this week: A Hunger for God by John Piper and Crunchy Cons by Rod Dreher. I was very disappointed with Crunchy Cons; Dreher's worldview seemed very inconsistent, and I found some of his comments extremely naive. I'm now reading Life Wide Open by David Jeremiah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFP Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Since I last checked in: Buddenbrooks. Thomas Mann Negotiating With the Dead. Margaret Atwood Alex and Me. Irene Pepperberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Last week I read What It Means to Be a Libertarian by Charles Murray. A concise (not thorough) introduction to libertarian thought from one who considers himself more in the "classical liberal" strand than modern libertarian purists. His philosophy is very well reasoned-through, I thought. This week I am reading Why The Universe Is The Way It Is by Hugh Ross. All I can say so far is "Wow." I don't know if I'll be able to finish it since it is quite mind-boggling, but it is a good read, so maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This week, I finished The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. What a loathsome individual he was! I got halfway through In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies' Detective series), which provided much needed breaks from The Prince. And, I'm looking forward to starting His Word in my Heart: Memorizing Scripture for a Closer Walk With God by Janet Pope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 nudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I finished The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. This was a strange book but I love Davidson's writing. I am now starting Barchester Towers by Trollope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I read Edward de Bono's "How to teach your child to think." I'd be interested in anyone's comments on that, if they've used his ideas with their kids. Now I'm reading a book on single mothers with sons, even though I'm not a single mum... :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 nudge Read Remember and Return, both by K. Kingsbury. I am beginning to like this author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am plugging away at this challenge and am enjoying a lot more "free reading". Unfortunately I have also been unwell for two weeks now which has impeded my concentration. But I plug away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just finished The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street by Helene Hanff, it's the sequel to 84 Charing Cross Road and is the short, delightful tale of her-finally got here!-trip to London. Highly recommend if you loved 84. Week 6: Shelf Life by Suzanne Stempek Shea Week 5: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Week 4: Mosaic by Amy Grant Week 3: The Faith Club by Idilby, Oliver and Warner Week 2:The Body in the Kelp by Katherine Hall Page Week 1: Nightingales: The Extraordinary Upbringing and Curious Life of Miss Florence Nightingale by Gillian Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAnnia Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I finished a few easy reads this past week. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - My dd has been wanting me to read this and now she can chat to me about it. It was fun, I can see how teens would love it but really didn't understand why older women do so. Dead as a Scone by Ron Benrey - a cozy mystery... the title is apt. *snore* The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - An excellent short story available online. Great writing. This coming week I'm going to be reading Brighton Rock by Graham Greene, The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (my first Fforde, I'm looking forward to it), and the newly published Death of a Witch: Hamish Macbeth by MC Beaton, one of my favourite cozy mystery series'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm not keeping track of weeks, but this month it's been: The Devil of Nanking - Mo Hayder The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs - Alexander McCall Smith The first two were enjoyable but weird. The last one has me LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in Mo Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm finishing up Sense and Sensibility, Miracles of the Revolution, and some Rosemond parenting book....how to raise healthy, happy children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in Mo Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I read Edward de Bono's "How to teach your child to think." I'd be interested in anyone's comments on that, if they've used his ideas with their kids. Now I'm reading a book on single mothers with sons, even though I'm not a single mum... :) Rosie I've never heard of it, but can't wait to see what you think of it! This sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 1. Bel Canto 2. In Cold Blood 3. Joy in the Morning, Sister Carrie 4. Sense and Sensibility 5. Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads 6. Before and After You Get Your Puppy 7. Assassination Vacation, by Sarah Vowell This week's was a re-read for me. I'm not sure what's going on, but I'm having a truly hard time really "losing" myself in any book at all. But I saw this one sitting the shelf and remembered liking it last time . . . And, honestly, I don't know what I'm reading next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I finished The Book Thief and posted review on my blog and 52 books blog. Very good book - not an easy read, but highly recommend it. I need a break after that one, so reading something light,easy and wacky --- So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish by Douglas Adams. Happy Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I've never heard of it, but can't wait to see what you think of it! This sounds interesting. De Bono's "How to teach your child to think" is a worthwhile read. Worthwhile enough that I've put it on my amazon wish list anyway :) I think teaching thinking techniques is a very sensible idea but got rather tired of his need to create an acronym for a concept we already have a word for. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I am behind. :( Eragon took longer than I expected and Eldest is not moving too fast either. Blah! Week 8: Continue with Eldest. Start Interview with a Vampire Week 7: Eldest Week 6: Eragon Week 5: Ink Heart Week 4: Breaking Dawn Week 3: Eclipse Week 2: New Moon Week 1: Twilight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amie Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi guys, check out Semicolon's Saturday Review of books. I always find a few books to add to my wishlist future purposes. You can also link to your reviews as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Q Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I've lost track of when I read what, so I'll backtrack a bit. I finished 'The Good Earth', a book I liked and loathed in turns, depending on what part I was reading. My fun reading was 'Drowned Wednesday' and 'Sir Thursday' by Garth Nix (MG fantasy), each of which I devoured in a few hours. I also read 'Coloring Outside the Lines' by Roger Schank, which annoyed me even though I agreed largely with the author, and 'Boys Adrift' by Leonard Sax, which was a better read, better researched, less arrogant and more thought-provoking, though it, too, had its biases. :D Next up, 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth, truly a monster of a book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) I'm reading "House of Dies Drear" by Virginia Hamilton today. Interesting book about people who moved into home used for underground railroad back in slave days. It may be haunted by the dead owner and two slaves who were murdered back then... Did you all check out Saturday Salon? Good selection of reviews and many books to add to your TBR piles. Happy Reading Edited February 24, 2009 by Mytwoblessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 How did I miss this thread? I am reading The Street of A Thousand Blossoms by Gail Tsukiyama. It is historical fiction (my favorite genre!), set in Tokyo during WWII. I love it!! I think I might read Memoirs of A Geisha again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 This must be a quiet week for reading. Haven't heard much from you ladies. What are you all reading right now. Anything special for Lent? I'm going to read "Seven Storey Mountain" by Thomas Merton. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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