((Another challenge? Really Susanne?)) Okay, okay, this is the last one, I promise. I've decided to join The Broke and the Bookish's 2011 Non-Fiction Challenge. ((Wait, aren't you already participating in a non-fiction challenge?)) Yes, I am, but I'm adding this new one because it has different categories you have to read from, so it will force me out of my comfort zone. I have soooooooooo many non-fiction books on my to-read list right now, it isn't even funny. I need a challenge help push me.
In other book news, (slightly related to the above challenge because it's about a...wait for it...non-fiction book) I slacked off this week in my reading. I've started All the Kings Men and have gotten half-way through. It's very interesting, but it seems to be getting a bit redundant. The information isn't the same, but there's only so many ways you can interview someone and find out another small piece of information that fits into the great big, huge puzzle that is the Watergate scandal. A lot of foundation work is being laid, but I'm ready for it to begin moving forward. I will finish this book this week. I feel it's holding me back on my other reads.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
A 7th Book Challenge
I've added a 7th Book Challenge for 2011. I know...I'm asking for it. I have such high expectations for my reading goals this year. I've already read three books in the first week. But I just found this: The TwentyEleven Challenge from Bart's Bookshelf. The goal is to read 20 books in 11 different categories (maximum of two books per challenge). I have ideas for the books I'm going to read, but others will require more thought. Here are the categories:
1. To YA or not YA -- if you read mostly adult books (like me), then you would read a YA novel, and vice versa. This will be easy to accomplish because I've added a lot of YA books to my to-read list this year.
2. ...With A Twist -- choose a sub-genre you don't normally read. I need to think about this one.
3. Hot Off the Presses -- read a book published in 2011.
4. It Wasn't Me! -- choose a book published based solely on the recommendation of another blogger. Easy peasy. This is how many books have been added to my TBR pile.
5. Show It Who Is Boss! -- choose a book already in your TBR pile. Again, easy. There are a lot. Many of which I've started but got sidetracked by another book.
6. Bablefish -- choose a book translated into your native language. Interesting.
7. Will Power? What Will Power? -- Read a book you BOUGHT NEW in 2011. Library books and used books don't count.
8. Mind the Gap -- Do you need one more book to complete a trilogy/series? Get it and read it. I had an idea for this book, but it's the newest release in the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde and will be released this year. I'm not sure this book counts because it can't be the penultimate (next-to-last) read, but I'm not how many more books are planned. I'll have to think about this.
9. Back in the Day -- Reread a favorite or two
10. Way Back When -- Read a book published before you were born
11. Slim-Pickings -- Choose a book between 90-150 pages long
1. To YA or not YA -- if you read mostly adult books (like me), then you would read a YA novel, and vice versa. This will be easy to accomplish because I've added a lot of YA books to my to-read list this year.
2. ...With A Twist -- choose a sub-genre you don't normally read. I need to think about this one.
3. Hot Off the Presses -- read a book published in 2011.
4. It Wasn't Me! -- choose a book published based solely on the recommendation of another blogger. Easy peasy. This is how many books have been added to my TBR pile.
5. Show It Who Is Boss! -- choose a book already in your TBR pile. Again, easy. There are a lot. Many of which I've started but got sidetracked by another book.
6. Bablefish -- choose a book translated into your native language. Interesting.
7. Will Power? What Will Power? -- Read a book you BOUGHT NEW in 2011. Library books and used books don't count.
8. Mind the Gap -- Do you need one more book to complete a trilogy/series? Get it and read it. I had an idea for this book, but it's the newest release in the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde and will be released this year. I'm not sure this book counts because it can't be the penultimate (next-to-last) read, but I'm not how many more books are planned. I'll have to think about this.
9. Back in the Day -- Reread a favorite or two
10. Way Back When -- Read a book published before you were born
11. Slim-Pickings -- Choose a book between 90-150 pages long
Friday, January 7, 2011
Five Random Questions 1/7/11
1. When was the last time you went out of town?
In September for my grandfather's (father's father) funeral. He was my last grandparent alive, but I didn't know him very well. He lived in Paducah, Kentucky. It was a sad occasion, but I was able to meet three cousins I had never met before.
2. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water (w/ dinner) -- I'm trying to drink less soda, and I don't drink alcohol.
3. When is the last time you ran?
hahaha ha ha ha (wiping tears)...that's funny. run. I don't run. Although I want to start. It was my goal to try and run a half marathon by my half birthday (13.1 miles--thanks Amanda) but that ISN'T going to happen. That's less than two months away. So I have a new goal that's more realistic. I'm going to run a 5K by my birthday.
4. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yes. I enjoyed studying (especially math and science. NOT history...I really don't like history). I was also very shy, so I didn't have much of a social life.
5. Are you wearing any perfume?
Yes. Sung (my favorite). My favorite perfume used to be Le Jardin, but it's not sold any more. My grandmother would give me a bottle every year for Christmas. Sung is similar but not quite as light and florally, but I still like it.
In September for my grandfather's (father's father) funeral. He was my last grandparent alive, but I didn't know him very well. He lived in Paducah, Kentucky. It was a sad occasion, but I was able to meet three cousins I had never met before.
2. What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water (w/ dinner) -- I'm trying to drink less soda, and I don't drink alcohol.
3. When is the last time you ran?
hahaha ha ha ha (wiping tears)...that's funny. run. I don't run. Although I want to start. It was my goal to try and run a half marathon by my half birthday (13.1 miles--thanks Amanda) but that ISN'T going to happen. That's less than two months away. So I have a new goal that's more realistic. I'm going to run a 5K by my birthday.
4. Were you an honor roll student in school?
Yes. I enjoyed studying (especially math and science. NOT history...I really don't like history). I was also very shy, so I didn't have much of a social life.
5. Are you wearing any perfume?
Yes. Sung (my favorite). My favorite perfume used to be Le Jardin, but it's not sold any more. My grandmother would give me a bottle every year for Christmas. Sung is similar but not quite as light and florally, but I still like it.
What time is it Sammy?
Sammy: "My watch says, 'It's time to get Annie (me)'."
Me: "Not if I get you first!"
**POW, POW**
::Sammy falls dramatically to the ground::
Sammy: "Help me, Annie Doctor. I've been shot."
Me: "Oh No! Who did this?"
Sammy: "You did, when you were a bad guy."
Me: "I'm sorry! Let's get you better so you can play and have fun."
Sammy: (weakly) "and catch bad guys"
Me: "Not if I get you first!"
**POW, POW**
::Sammy falls dramatically to the ground::
Sammy: "Help me, Annie Doctor. I've been shot."
Me: "Oh No! Who did this?"
Sammy: "You did, when you were a bad guy."
Me: "I'm sorry! Let's get you better so you can play and have fun."
Sammy: (weakly) "and catch bad guys"
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