I’ve been inspired by all the other lovely bloggers who have been posting about books lately. Since I started the blog I’ve really fallen off the reading wagon. I use to read two or three books in a week. I think this last year I’ve read maybe 12?? One thing that struck me is how many people don’t seem to use the library, I’m not judging, I’m just surprised. Most libraries now have eCollections, so you don’t even have to go to the physical library once you get a card. Of course the downside is that books are slow to come out on the eCollection and there is a long hold list for the most popular. Depending on how badly I have been wanting to read something, I will put in the hold request and find something else for the mean time. The classics are usually readily available so there is always that to tide you over or you can search back for a book you missed when it first came out. I’m suggesting some older books that I enjoyed and maybe you missed during their reign of popularity or lack there of:
11/22/63 by Stephen King
I know, I know, you’re not a Stephen King fan, but this one I would still suggest to non-King readers. I think you could read this one and not have to hide it in the freezer. I found it a page turner and was speed reading to see what happened. It did get a bit slow in the middle but push through, it does pick back up.
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David
If you have not read any of his books, you really should 🙂 It’s mostly short stories/anecdotes about his life, and most of them are hilarious. If you only read one chapter make it “You Can’t Kill The Rooster”.
Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore
I think this is one of Moore’s better but less known books. Of course I haven’t met a ton of people who talk about reading Moore either so there is that. I like Moore’s dry humor with a creative spin.
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
I’m actually a bit surprised with how bad the reviews are on Goodreads. Maybe I’m a huge dork and dry doesn’t bother me or maybe people read vampire in the description and expect something more Twilight? This is a long book but I really enjoyed it. I think it is really well written for the most part. The ending did feel a bit rushed but still thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
I liken this story to a darker Wizard of Oz. I was captivated by the story and pulled-in after a chapter or two. If you haven’t tried Neil Gaiman I suggest you give him a chance, his books generally weave fascinating worlds and characters.
Well, that is all for today…I’ve got to get back to my book 🙂 I want to be able to join Steph’s next Show Us Your Book link-up on December 9th.
I’m not sure I would be allowed to rent books from the library any more….unfortunately the last book I started reading “More Than This” by Patrick Ness, my puppy completely destroyed! I mean destroyed! He literally tore out and chewed up an entire section, along with both back and front covers as well as several other bits and pieces of all the other pages. I didn’t even get to finish the book!
I’m not sure if I can move over to the E world of reading yet. I’m one of those people that just has to have book in my hands in order to really appreciate it, but maybe my dog is trying to tell me different! hah!
-Linds
stephen king’s work circa 1980s/early 90s were the best! then he sort of lost steam for a bit but made a pretty good comeback with the Doctor Sleep.
ah, I love Neil Gaiman!
Yes. You called it. I need to go to the library more. I just love knowing that I get to own the book for forever. Or until I run out of money and need to sell it to buy more books. Ah, the vicious cycle.
Have you read Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett? Ugh. It’s flawless.
we haven’t been to our local library yet… which is a shame bc jacob used to work at a book company and many of the libraries were his clients. right now, i just get most of the books i really want to read on kindle.. but haven’t been reading in the last month or so. i’ve also been meaning to read me talk pretty one day. i feel like i’ve already said this before though. haha
I am reading a documentary type book about Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. I had no idea they were a thing! It is quite interesting hearing the back and forth, Joe was kinda jealous and maybe a bit of a jerk sometimes but she seemed to handle him well.
I actually really enjoy Stephen King books. Probably because I read a lot of them when I was growing up. LOL. Me Talk Pretty One Day is definitely on my to-read list. Great recommendations!
I can only do a little Sedaris at a time. I think I read The Historian. Sometimes I can’t remember until I read the actual description.
David Sedaris is hilarious, I love him! I listened to the Historian on audiobook, and really enjoyed it.
Maybe I will participate next month in the book link-up! I just finished “Edge of Eternity”, the last one of the “Century”-trilogy from Ken Follett, and can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s SO GOOD!!!
I love David Searis. Good pick. He was just in Houston but I missed out because I don’t know if any of my friends know who he is. Sad.
Neverwhere is on my list, so is The Historian (thanks for the rec!). I have read me talk pretty one day (or rather, I listened to it) SO funny. I am really not a Stephen King girl, I would probably still hide it in the freezer and then blow my freezer up. Maybe.
I love the Library! I get most of my books from there and then if I really love something, I buy it.
I love the library, wait no I LOVE the library. I will usually have a hopeful book when I go and then just grab things at random and have found some amazing things, of course considering that I have a small part of the library to choose from I cannot be overly picky!