“So … any Reading Resolutions? Say, specific books you plan to read? A plan to read more ____? Anything at all?
Name me at least ONE thing you’re looking forward to reading this year!”
I tend to shy away from resolutions as I am normally so poor at keeping them, but I have been thinking a lot about my reading recently, having hit a bit of a lull. So plans for this year:
- Complete the challenges I’ve signed up for while being honest about the ones I’m not going to make and stepping back from those without feeling guilty (not sure that makes sense…)
- Read more of my collection of sixteenth century history books (I love this period so much and have a huge backlog)
- If I do nothing else I must read Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates.
Happy New Year!
Bride of the Book God 
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January 1, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Sally
The challenges will keep me busy too. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Beth F
Happy BTT! This is a year of challenges for me too.
January 1, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Bluestocking
Happy New Year!!!
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January 1, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Yvonne
I joined many challenges too. I know what you mean about putting aside the guilt. I felt guilty not finishing some in 2008, but I realize now it’s okay if I don’t complete some. Good luck with your challenges!
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Lezlie
Great goals! Good luck with all of them!!
Happy New Year!
Lezlie
January 1, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Eva
I just read Blonde…and, um, most of it was really painful. There were about 150 pages I enjoyed. But the rest just wasn’t my cup of tea. I hope you enjoy it more!
January 1, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Megan
Good luck with the challenges. I haven’t even decided which ones I’m doing yet (trying not to take on too many).
January 2, 2009 at 12:19 am
brideofthebookgod
Thanks for the supportive comments everyone
Eva – I’ve quite a pile of JCO to read and Blonde is the one I’ve had the longest so it seemed a good place to start in clearing the backlog. It’s interesting to hear your view, and I’ll be sure to post on this one whatever the outcome!
January 2, 2009 at 1:08 am
Robin
I joined quite a few challenges as well as hosting one. It will be a fun reading year.
Happy new year!
Robin
January 2, 2009 at 2:07 am
Amanda
Blonde sounds interesting please let us know if you enjoyed it.
January 2, 2009 at 3:24 am
tuesday
I like your resolutions; the second one sounds very interesting.
Never really been a fan of Marilyn Monroe, but have toyed with the idea of reading Blonde. I think it’s in ‘1001 Books to Read Before You Die’. Look forward to reading your review, if you get around to it in 2009.
Happy New Year 🙂
January 2, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Danielle
Happy New Year and good luck with your resolutions! I just discovered Joyce Carol Oates last year and would love to read more by her!
January 9, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Susan
What sixteenth century books do you have to read? Now that I’ve been in London again, I really want to read 1599 A Year in the LIfe of William Shakespeare.
January 9, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Susan
PS love your resolutions, having learnt the hard way about challenges this year!