The List (so far)
Well, here's the list at this point. Keep an eye on this post, because I'll update it as I get more suggestions. I still need fifteen more books, so anyone who hasn't recommend a book, PLEASE recommend one or two. This list is no particular order, because I'll probably read what sounds good at the time. When I post my review of a book I'll let you know what I've chosen to read next. Oh, and in case you didn't figure out, the green name in parenthesis is the person who recommended that book, and the ones that are crossed out are the books I've read.
2. Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (Mom)
3. The Timepiece by Richard Paul Evans (Leslie)
5. Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry(Katie Michelle)
6. Messenger by Lois Lowry(Katie Michelle)
7. Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Booklogged)
9. Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland (Booklogged)
10. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (Booklogged)
12. Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Remen (Candleman)
13. My Grandfather's Blessing by Rachel Naomi Remen (Candleman)
14. The
15. Holes by Louis Sacher (A Reader's Journal)
17. Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger (Ben)
19. Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Julie)
21. Bridget Jones's Diary: The Edge of Reason by Helen Fielding (Angie B.)
22. The
23. In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner (Rachel)
24. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (Janelle)
28. The Little Country by Charles de Lint (Shaneen)
29. Memoirs of a Geisha byArthur Golden (Cassie)
30. The Painted House by John Grisham (Angie B.)
33. The Peacegiver by James Ferrell (Dad)
34. The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (Mom)
posted by Alyson @ 1:05 AM
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9 Comments:
I don't know if you want to get into the Lemony Snicket Series. Its not really that good. Well, it starts to get good around book six. But I have all of them if you want to borrow them well except the last book which is still coming out.
I just wanted to read one. I thought that if I really liked it, I would read the rest after my challenge. I thought it would be a fairly easy book, and I've always thought about reading them. I still think I'll read one, but if I end up with more than 50 books maybe I'll take that one off. Thanks for the tip.
I couldn't help but notice that you allowed yourself to suggest more than one book. I think that's kink of unfair. :)
Julie,
It's my list and I can do want I want with it. JK. In my original post I said that I had a few books that I wanted to add myself, and that was one of the reasons that I originally limited everyone else to only one book. However, in my second post I said everyone could suggest one or two. If you would like to suggest more, I'll gladly put them on my list. Plus, technically I took two of yours even though I credited one to Cassie. I almost took both of Cassie's suggestion, but I think Jen might suggest Memoirs of a Geisha, so I figured I leave that one for her.
I think you should read, at least, one Lemony Snicket. They're pretty cute. I read up to book six and decided that was enough, but after Cassie said they got better after book six maybe I better read one more.
Well since Aly gave me the go ahead I think I will start another blog soon about the books I am or have read this year. I have read five so far. That's pretty good, of course only a few were hard. I don't really have a challenge for myself. I think I'll just see how many books I read this year and then make a challenge for next year. My roommate is amazed at your challenge Aly, she has challenged herself to read 25 books.
Cassie,
Which roommate, T. or L.? I don't know how impressive my 50 books will actually be. I plan to listen to a few on tape and throw a few easier/shorter ones in the mix, so it won't be too hard. I also don't know if I'll actually make it :), but I'm going to try.
You've never read Catcher in the Rye?!? Have you read any Salinger? If not, I'd suggest reading Franny and Zooey, as I think that's his best.
You should read The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.
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