12 books, 12 months

Like Lanea, I am IN! this is something I should do. I have books that have travelled with me over many miles. Time to read them instead of admire them.

I am also a day late and a dollar short.

12 Books, 12 Months Challenge

• Pick 12 titles from your To Read Pile.  These should be titles you currently own in whatever format you prefer.
• Acquisition of other formats or translations is permitted.  So, if you have a paperback but want an audiobook, you can get one.  If you have a library copy but want to buy your own, that’s kosher.  Heck, if you own a copy and want to check another out from the library, I’m not gonna stop you. (I edited this rule to suit me a bit more.)
• Post your list in your public space of choice by September 1, 2010.  If you prefer not to post, you can just leave a comment with your list.
• Read all 12 titles between now and September 5, 2011.  Might as well tack on an extra long weekend at the end for cramming.
• When you finish a title on your list, post about it in your public space of choice.  If you prefer not to post, you can just leave a comment with your review.
• Once a month, I’ll post a round-up of the reviews posted from that month so that we all know what everyone else has read.

I am also adding a 13th book in case I want to stab myself with a soul crushing book.

1. Underworld by Delillo. I have owned this book too long. If I don't read it I should give it away.
2. Lost Scrapbook by Dara. See Delillio. But seriously, I have tried so many times to start with this book.
3. Locked Rooms, Open Doors by Lindeberg. I love her work, but I think this one slowed me down b'c it is about the heartbreaking yrs after she lost her son.
4. The Various by Augarde. This one mocks me everyday. I can see it from my bedside bookcase. I know it is wonderful I just need to read it.
5. Inkdeath by Funke. Another book that mocks me from my bedside bookcase. I KNOW I will love it, but I hesitate to read it b'c it means the story will end. Must read this.
6. Clara's Grande Tour by Ridley. This is one of Sue's favorites she read last yr. I just haven't gotten around to it.
7. Bicycle Diaries by Byrne. I bought this for myself, but never even started.
8. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Kingsolver. I've tried twice. I need to read this. All my friends love it. So does Sue.
9. Dry Storage Room No. 1 by Fortey. Bought for myself. Sue read it and I did not.
10. World Without Us by Weisman. One I bought for Sue and heard wonderful things about, I need to read it myself.
11. Unaccustomed Earth by Lahiri. I have wanted to read this forever. I love Lahiri.
12. People of the Book by Brooks. I started this but it wasn't my copy and I had 2 days to read it. I was haunted by the story. I need to get back to it.
13. Art of Racing in the Rain by Stein. A bookseller told me it was her most recommended book that people returned to tell her they loved.

edited to add links. I realize my reading tastes are eclectic at best. I wanted to add Infinite Jest, but I don't own it. One day.. perhaps the next list!

Comments

[Bullwinkle]

In a fascinating way, I recognized NONE of the books on your list, except #8. (And that was the only book of hers that I did like.) Must explore this ...

Also, getting sucked in (but haven't had time to post).

[--Deb]

Hmm, I've only read two of these. Well, read one, and gave up halfway through the other. (Though I won't tell you which so as not to discourage you! Because considering I almost never give up on books, that says a lot.)

[Adrienne]

I really want to read #9. You know, when I get to it.

[Lanea]

Ooh, your list is making me want to add more books to my list!

[Elizabeth]

I loved Animal Vegetable Miracle and Bicycle Diaries - in totally different ways. Will look forward to your reviews!

[Other Half]

actually I bought the Bicycle Diaries (or pointed it out in the bookstore) for you, and I bought the Dry Storage Room for myself, and I haven;'t finished it yet.
Pie