tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post4602039599737838462..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Books Read in 2009Bookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6061334054782739132010-02-25T10:04:50.069-06:002010-02-25T10:04:50.069-06:00Amar,
I'd suggest that you experiment with a ...Amar,<br /><br />I'd suggest that you experiment with a variety of reading material to find what you like. What are your special interests? You can start by looking for books with a setting you like or a character doing something you'd like to learn about. <br /><br />I read a little of everything, myself, and that's been true for so long that I've learned to ignore the bestseller lists. I already know most of those books are not for me. Instead, I go either to the library or a bookstore and flip through books whose covers and/or titles grab me. I read the cover blurb or jacket-flap info, then I do what I call the "flip test". <br /><br />The flip test involves flipping through a book and randomly stopping to read a passage. It's amazing how well the flip test works. I'll read several random passages. If I find that I want to read on, even though I've flipped to the middle of a book and have no way of knowing the context, I'll give the book a go. If none of the random passages interest me or I find myself drifting into other thoughts as I read, I put the book down. <br /><br />Be willing to try anything, even outside of your comfort zone. Books are for entertainment, but it's good to be challenged by them, as well. <br /><br />I hope that helps!<br /><br />Anonymous,<br /><br />Sherman Alexie is made of awesome. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-214804160687790902010-02-25T09:49:43.122-06:002010-02-25T09:49:43.122-06:00I love Sherman Alexie. Good list.I love Sherman Alexie. Good list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-70796091166858171302010-02-25T09:49:28.729-06:002010-02-25T09:49:28.729-06:00What, or which novels to start with rather, would ...What, or which novels to start with rather, would you suggest to a naive reader like me who reads only popular novels like those of Khalid Hossieni, John Grisham, P G Wodehouse, Stephan King and Dan Brown ??Amarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-52621442239031246572010-01-05T19:30:57.303-06:002010-01-05T19:30:57.303-06:00Michelle,
Thanks! I didn't plan on shooting ...Michelle,<br /><br />Thanks! I didn't plan on shooting for 200, but it was fun to hit that high mark! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9902664201445891832010-01-05T18:44:17.327-06:002010-01-05T18:44:17.327-06:00Congrats on making it to over 200! I'd love t...Congrats on making it to over 200! I'd love to accomplish that one of these years!!3m.michellehttp://1morechapter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-4373526409443564862010-01-05T11:49:18.532-06:002010-01-05T11:49:18.532-06:00Vasilly,
Thank you! It's been great, so far....Vasilly,<br /><br />Thank you! It's been great, so far. I've finished three books and I'm enjoying those that I'm reading. Hope you have a terrific reading year, too!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-37024671995609781682010-01-04T22:17:52.249-06:002010-01-04T22:17:52.249-06:00What a great reading year! I hope this year is jus...What a great reading year! I hope this year is just as great as last year was.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-31911512735175717692010-01-04T19:17:06.920-06:002010-01-04T19:17:06.920-06:00Krista,
I wait till the end of the year to choose...Krista,<br /><br />I wait till the end of the year to choose favorites, simply because I never know if a book is going to stick with me. I consider that the true test. If I read something in January or June and still remember it vividly at the start of the next year (and I liked it), it's a favorite. I've been surprised to find that some books I gushed about are completely forgotten by the end of the year!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-33546124096233914712010-01-04T13:57:06.061-06:002010-01-04T13:57:06.061-06:00When it comes to favorites, I usually type next to...When it comes to favorites, I usually type next to the title if I really liked it. I may give a book an A+ but it may not be a favorite. :)Lover of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983601043223228372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35744383840170970552010-01-04T11:00:04.560-06:002010-01-04T11:00:04.560-06:00Kathy,
Thanks! As I was typing my list up, I rea...Kathy,<br /><br />Thanks! As I was typing my list up, I realized it's going to be very hard to narrow down to a few favorites. I really read a lot of good books!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28200290479929594282010-01-04T07:21:12.408-06:002010-01-04T07:21:12.408-06:00You had a great year in books!You had a great year in books!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com