I am not one to make a lot of reading plans because inevitably I get sidetracked by other shiny, new books and there goes the plan. Still I do get excited at seeing all the challenges and reading plans my bloggy friends are making. For example, I recently saw that Matt shared his vacation reading list, Danielle has a reading plan for the rest of the year, and Nymeth talked about some of the challenges she is taking on next year. I know a lot of you are starting to share your reading plans and this is great for me… Makes me motivated to make some myself!
So far I do know I’m joining Estella’s Revenge Year of Reading Dangerously Challenge. I have a tentative list of books which I will share soon. It’s hard to make this list but luckily I have my 1001 Books book to look through and jog my memory about those writers I’ve shied away from. It’s time to tackle some of those books you know.
And, if there’s another fantasy/sci-fi challenge next year I think I may be set. Nancy Pearl just listed some books that are out of this world. Gotta save this list. Even if you don’t read sci-fi/fantasy check out the article, Nancy makes some very good points about genre fiction.
Off to read now. I’ve started Raven Black by Ann Cleeves and I’m really enjoying it.
I certainly hope there is another sci-fi/fantasy challenge! It was one of my favorites. Guess I’ll get over to see what Nancy Pearl has to say.
Oh Iliana…you had to provide that link, lol! And then NPR has a whole list of other Nancy Pearl recommendations. Uh-oh….
I’ve just been over to look at the Nancy Pearl recommendations and see that she’s included ‘Name of the Wind’ which I picked up from the library on Monday. It’s had excellent reviews in the UK, so I think this had better go to the top of the pile.
I heard Nancy Pearl on NPR last night talking about the sci-fi books. I’m wondering if I should do Cryptonomicon next year.
I thought about signing up for the Year of Reading Dangerously too – but then I realise the books I wanted (War & Peace, The Idiot) will probably take more than 1 month each. Don’t think I can come up with a list of 12 challenging books that I can finish in 12 months.
Well, if you don’t finish your reading plans, will you get punished or get an F?
No, so don’t worry.
Life gets in the way sometimes.
Enjoy what you can.
CAn’t wait to see your “dangerous” list! I’m having a good time planning my 2008 reading, although my plans usually go out the window at the very first opportunity.
Love the Nancy Pearl list. I don’t think I will be able to resist Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians 🙂
I’m always full of plans, but I am not always good at sticking to them! 🙂 I really need to read more sci fi and fantasy (I did enjoy reading some fantasy books earlier this year). I’ll have to go and check out Nancy Pearl’s lists!
Oooh I see that Guy Gavriel Kay has a new book out! I must add it to my TBR list!!! He’s one of my favorite fantasy writers! Thanks for that Nancy Pearl link!!
jenclair – I really enjoyed the challenge too. It was such a surprise for me as I’ve always said I didn’t like sci/fi… What a nice surprise 🙂
Eva – Have you checked out either of Nancy Pearl’s books. Truly must-haves!
Ann D. – Perfect timing isn’t it! You’ll have to let us know what you thought of it.
Dark Orpheus – I don’t know how I always miss her. I love to here her when she’s on NPR. Oh and my “challenging” books may actually not be all that challenging. Just books that I’ve shied away for one reason or another. Hell, I should try to finish Don Quixote! ha,ha.
Isabel – It’s all in fun girl. I wouldn’t put a book/challenge or plan together if I didn’t think I’d have fun 🙂
Andi – I’m having fun making my list that’s for sure! I’ve already changed it a couple of times.
Stefanie – Isn’t that a great title? I need to look for it too!
Danielle – I love seeing all of your reading plans. Have fun checking Nancy’s list. It’s interesting.
Grominou2 – Really? Ok, I will have to check out Guy Gavriel Kay. Enjoy the link!
Thanks for the link, Iliana…. now I’ve just added four more books to my ever-growing list. I suppose I’m going to need a challenge to help me read them all!
I always make sure I’ve got some titles lined up so I won’t be left without anything to read. That’s a crisis for me! 🙂 I have learned the lesson to not take overseas bookstores for granted, counting them on carrying all the books I want.
The Dangerous Challenge sounds really dangerous indeed…I’ve zipped through all the challenges I’ve participated so far, but this one really makes me cringe!
Melissa – Ha,ha… I think we all have lists that could be books themselves right?
Matt – We definitely can’t have a book crisis! 🙂 See, I thought you’d jump right in the Dangerous Challenge. You always read such interesting books. C’mon do it 🙂
I love challenges but I don’t like to be stuck in one, especially when other books come along… (and that’s so unlike me in real life relationships. Haha!) I’ve skimmed thru Cryptonomicon and ack! That goes into my War & Peace pile (right now, just that one book in it) of books to read before I die! The Name of the Wind is in my list of books to get, so now…I will. Thanks for that great list!
If you don’t mind a trilogy, my favorite from GG Kay is The Fionavar Tapestry. Really wonderful, I think you’d love it.
Thanks for the link to that Nancy Pearl article. She makes some excellent points.
I think Carl will be hosting the Once Upon a Time challenge again in the spring. I’m really looking forward to it.
I also love the idea of “My Year of Reading Dangerously”. I’m just resisting because I’m not sure if I’ll be able to fit it in. I can’t wait to see your list though!
Plan a year of reading in advance?!? That has got to be one really organized reader. Doesn’t take into account new books or mood swings. I like shiny things, too! 😀
I think I’ll jump on it, why not? 🙂 Now I’ll have to come up with a reading plan. Wohoo this one’s gonna be fun!
I feel so torn about reading plans — I want to stay away from them because they become burdensome, but they are so tempting at the time they come along. It’s so easy to be ambitious looking ahead, but when the time comes to follow through, that’s another story …
Kisane – I know what you mean. I typically don’t like the year long challenges either because I am a bit fickle but I think this one I can make it varied enough that it should hold my attention!
Grominou2 – Cool. I will keep that in mind then for the fantasy challenge! I think that would be a fun read.
Nymeth – Doesn’t she? I think it’s great because I also think there are some wonderful mystery novels and often they seem like they are looked upon as less because of the genre. I do hope Carl will host the Once Upon a Time Challenge. I really enjoyed it.
Maggie – Hee,hee… No kidding right. I may have to switch out some books but don’t tell anyone! 🙂
Matt – Yay!! I am so glad you are joining in. Oh man but I know your reading list will put mine to shame 🙂
Dorothy W. – Exactly! I always go in with the best of intentions but you just never know what’s going to happen and which could very well distract you from your challenge/plans. I give the year long plan a try and see how it goes.