Here is a brief run down of my goals that I've set this year and which ones I've accomplished and which ones I get to tackle on this Fall.
A book that I own that I haven't read yet
-I did end up reading Flipped and really enjoyed it. If you do watch the movie though, it mirrors it almost exactly. There was a little more substance to this YA book than expected.
A book that intimidates me (or one over 700 pages)
-I've read several 500+ books but nothing quite up to the 700 page mark. I'm trying to decide what to read...suggestions?
A book that I should have read as a child but haven't yet
-This one shouldn't be hard to accomplish, I just need to do it! I do want to listen to Matilda (narrated by Kate Winslet) or listen to Charlotte's Web.
A book published this year
-I've actually read more from this section than expected thanks to MMD summer reading guide. Some titles: Beartown, The Alice Network, The Dry, The Lost Book of the Grail, A Bridge Across the Ocean, We Were the Lucky Ones, Undefeated, Dreamland Burning, and The Chilbury Ladies' Choir.
A book in translation
-I did complete this by reading Beartown but I still plan to read My Brilliant Friend.
A book recommended by a friend
-I read Walkable City that was recommended a while ago from my sister-in-law. I'm also in the middle of One Summer: 1927 that was recommended by my brother-in-law.
A book I've been meaning to read
-I read Peace Like a River, And There Was Light, and The Snow Child. The latter being one of my favorites of the year.
A food memoir
-This is a genre I don't typically read so I want to go out of my way to read one. Still haven't narrowed down which one to read so let me know if you have a favorite.
A Charles Dickens' novel
-Yeah I read Tale of Two Cities and loved it!
A Jane Austen novel
-So I've read all but Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey and I got 2 hours into the audio of NA but didn't finish. I just heard that there's an Emma Thompson narration of it so that might be worth checking out.
A book to reread
-I can't believe this has been harder to get to. I do have some on my list that I'm eager to reread. I just need to set aside he time to do it.
A book that was once banned
-Haven't yet accomplished this one to my knowledge. Hopefully I can tackle this soon.
Any recommendations?
This is impressive! These are great challenges. You didn't mention how many books you've already read this year and what your goal is for the year. :) You inspire me! Read on!
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