I have always been a slow reader. I struggled to get through novels and stuck mostly to non-fiction that I could underline and re-read without losing a story line.
But my goal for 2012 was to read more, no matter how hard it was.
Know what? It’s only end of July and I’ve already exceeded my goal – even beyond my dreams! I know some of you read a lot and this list may not be very impressive, but for me it’s a huge accomplishment. I have enjoyed the different kinds of fiction and still dabbled in a few non-fiction books – mostly ones that had to do with my research.
So here is my list: I have starred my favorites.
The Chair by James L. Rubart *
Chateau of Echoes by Siri Mitchell
A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand * (this is really narrative non-fiction but reads like a novel)
Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Houston
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
The Next Target by Nikki Arana
Gone To Ground by Brandilyn Collins *
Over the Edge by Brandilyn Collins
Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson *
Non-Fiction:
The History of Camp Tracy by Alexander Corbin
Self Publishing Attack by James Scott Bell
So you can see I have turned a new page in my reading life. (no pun intended)
What about you? What is your favorite read of this year so far?
Chuck Swindoll’s “Saying It Well”
You are quite the reader! I love it! I’m a new mom and haven’t been reading as much as I used to. I did enjoy The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman immensely. (found you through Novel Matters!)
Amy, Swindoll is always a favorite!
Samantha, nice to meet you and have you comment. I remember how it was as a new mom. Not much time for anything! I’ll have to check into The Dovekeepers. So many books….so little time 🙂 Glad you found me. Novel Matters is a great blog.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, I love books and I love talking about books. 🙂
Some of my favorites recently:
Wish You Were Here, Beth Vogt
A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, Keli Gwyn
The Wedding Dress, Rachel Hauck
Lakeside Family, Lisa Jordan
Wildflowers from Winter, Katie Ganshert
Baroness, Susan May Warren
Love in Disguise, Carol Cox
Promise Me This, Cathy Gohlke
Yeah, I’m a total bookworm… 🙂
An impressive list Melissa! Next on my list is The Visitation by Frank Peretti and then the Bradleyville series by Brandilyn Collins. Happy Reading!
I am a slow reader too. I like to take everything in. I also have to be in the mood to read books. Lately, I haven’t been in the mood. But when I’m in the mood to read, I go to down.
Some of my recommendations:
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
One Day by David Nicholls
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (a memoir)
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffengger
Julie & Julia by Julie Powell
I meant “But when I’m in the mood to read, I go to town.”
Yes, Livia, you have named some I have wanted to read. My “to read” list is growing!
Congrats, Jan! I also read The Chair and A Distant Melody – loved them both.
Thanks Susan,
James Rubart is a friend of mine and a regular at my conference. He is such a good writer. And since I write WW2 now Sarah Sundin’s book was a pleasure to read. Met her at Mt. Hermon this year – great gal. So many good writers and good reads out there.