Books I Want to Read – 2011
24 January 2011
Books I want to Read in 2011
Inspired by my dear friend Chasida, I am going to make a list of what I want to read this year. There are two good reasons for this. A) My husband will know what I want for various present giving days. B) I have never made a list of books to read for myself. I thought it might be interesting. I am also setting a goal for myself, again, to read 100 books. Last year, I am ashamed to admit it, I only got to 68. This year, I will beat Chasida, and read 100 books. I am off to a shabby start in case you are wondering. Count so far: 3
The List (so far)
Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume I
I love Mark Twain, and after listening to an article on NPR about this book, it sounds fascinating. His will left explicit instructions not to publish this until 100 years after his death.
Decision Points by George W. Bush
My husband is telling me this is supposed to be really good. And he gave a really funny interview at Facebook, so I really want to read it.
Clara & Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
I liked Girl with a Pearl Earring, and I have a new fascination with all things Tiffany. (Old school not modern)
Meet Kanani (American Girl Series)
Who doesn’t love the various American Girls Series? I have fallen behind, but now that I have a daughter, I have a great excuse to purchase these. This year’s girl is Hawaiin.
Something by John Irving
I don’t really know if I have read John Irving, and everyone tells me I should have by now.
Some Roald Dahl
I miss Roald Dahl, so I am going to bust out The Witches or maybe Mathilda.
Alice Have I Been (I own this one sweetie, don’t get it for me.)
Fictional biopic of the Alice who inspired Alice in Wonderland.
Gone With the Wind & other Civil War Books
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. And I am Southern…so this choice just makes sense.
Something by Ayn Rand
I really disliked all my attempts to read “The Fountainhead”, but I am told by my friend F— that I should give her another shot. So here goes.
Inspired by my dear friend Chasida, I am going to make a list of what I want to read this year. There are two good reasons for this. A) My husband will know what I want for various present giving days. B) I have never made a list of books to read for myself. I thought it might be interesting. I am also setting a goal for myself, again, to read 100 books. Last year, I am ashamed to admit it, I only got to 68. This year, I will beat Chasida, and read 100 books. I am off to a shabby start in case you are wondering. Count so far: 3
The List (so far)
Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume I
I love Mark Twain, and after listening to an article on NPR about this book, it sounds fascinating. His will left explicit instructions not to publish this until 100 years after his death.
Decision Points by George W. Bush
My husband is telling me this is supposed to be really good. And he gave a really funny interview at Facebook, so I really want to read it.
Clara & Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland
I liked Girl with a Pearl Earring, and I have a new fascination with all things Tiffany. (Old school not modern)
Meet Kanani (American Girl Series)
Who doesn’t love the various American Girls Series? I have fallen behind, but now that I have a daughter, I have a great excuse to purchase these. This year’s girl is Hawaiin.
Something by John Irving
I don’t really know if I have read John Irving, and everyone tells me I should have by now.
Some Roald Dahl
I miss Roald Dahl, so I am going to bust out The Witches or maybe Mathilda.
Alice Have I Been (I own this one sweetie, don’t get it for me.)
Fictional biopic of the Alice who inspired Alice in Wonderland.
Gone With the Wind & other Civil War Books
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. And I am Southern…so this choice just makes sense.
Something by Ayn Rand
I really disliked all my attempts to read “The Fountainhead”, but I am told by my friend F— that I should give her another shot. So here goes.
If you are going to go for one of Rand’s major novels I would suggest reading Atlas Shrugged rather than The Fountainhead, as The Fountainhead is just Atlas Shrugged sucker punching you in the jaw until you collapse in a quivering heap of objectivism.
Also, I am impressed that you made it to 3! I’m still plugging through #2.
you know, this sounds like a challenge. i haven’t hit 100 books in the last 4 years. so far i’ve read 7 this year. so, i guess you’re on. regarding john irving, i recommend starting with either the world according to garp or a prayer for owen meaney. i just read his latest – last night in twisted river and thought it was really good!
Yay! The race is on! I’ll look into the Irving recommendations.