Usually when people recommend books to me I just ignore them (unless the recommendations come from a reliable source like Erin J. or Rebecca). I mean, it's just hard for me to get into books unless I already have some kind of desire to read them. But this Christmas I am going to bite the bullet and read things that have been recommended to me in the recent past. Here is how my reading list looks so far:
- The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (recommended by Bryce)
- Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs (recommended by Jacob and Dave)
- My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (recommended by Margret)
- The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchet (recommended by Aunt Krsten)
- The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery (recommended by some crazy lady at work who I don't even know but who stopped me one day, noticing I had a book in my hand and therefore thinking I would want her unsolicited opinion on books.)
- Anything by Cicero (recommended by Derek)
- Anything by George McDonald (recommended by Joseph)
- Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier (recommended by Aunt Krsten)
- Some book about teenagers dying of cancer (recommended by Carrie)
- The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fford (recommended by Margret)
- My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok (recommended by Megan)
- Saharah Special by Esme Raji Codell (recommended by I don't know who. I found it on my shelf and I know it's not mine and I think someone must have lent it to me, but I don't know who. If it's yours, please let me know.)
Addendum:
- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (recommended by Kate on behalf of the Relief Society book club)
So, as you can see, I'm pretty open right now. I am even going to try books that people probably don't remember recommending to me. I will really attempt to get through all of these by early January. And if you have any recommendations, now is the time because I may not be so open hearted in the future. (Especially if this experiment is an utter failure.)
Soon to come: reviews of these books along with my opinion of the recommender.
So what would happen if I recommended Twilight? I have three copies of it and I will let you borrow a copy! Remember you are being open hearted about these suggestions!
ReplyDeleteHaha! My roommate tried that one on me too, but here's my dirty little secret: I've already read it. So, for this holiday, it's out.
ReplyDeleteHmm. "Dave" recommended Cicero? He's only worth reading in Latin, so I'd suggest that you just move on and find a more contemporary writer. Just trying to save you the trouble so you can read Twilight again. *stifled snickers because I know you hated it*
ReplyDeleteOr rather "Derek." Though his name could be Dave and he could just be lying...
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