One of my New Years resolutions this year was to make more time for reading. I set myself the task of reading at least one book a month. I have not done well so far, it is just so difficult to find the time. When I was younger I always had my head stuck in a book, I would disappear for hours and mum always knew she would find me engrossed in a book, losing all sense of time. One of my enduring memories of Primary school was the bookcase of classic children's books that I worked my way through, my favourite being The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
I saw the Circle of Pine Trees the Year in Books badge on other bloggers pages and thought it was a brilliant idea and was hopefully the nudge I needed to get more reading done. I usually buy my books from charity shops or a site called greenmetropolis where you can buy and sell used books.
My book for July is cloud atlas by David Mitchell. Described as 'Six interlocking lives - one amazing adventure. In a narrative that circles the globe and reaches from the 19th century to a post-apocalyptic future, David Mitchell erases the boundaries of time, genre and language to offer an enthralling vision of humanity's will to power, and where it will lead us.'
I saw the film a few months ago, I enjoyed it and felt that I would like to read the book which may go into the stories in more detail.
I will let you know what I think, hopefully by the end of July.
Chickpea xx
Hey there chickpea,(love it)! Re jam post(i know this post is about the year in books),but have a look at Sue at The Quince Tree blog, it's fab, full of recipes, and my October week is in Port Isaac (just FAB too)!!
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Sue xxx
This looks good.
ReplyDeleteI always have a novel going and lying on my bedside table (besides a love of reading it's a professional thing too - I teach literature). I'm so used to reading in bed at night I can't go to sleep anymore otherwise!
Thanks you for your kind comments on my latest blog post. Welcome to the year in books project too... isn't it great. Not only have I added some interesting reads to my list but met lots of new (to me) bloggers. I hope you enjoy Cloud Atlas. I read it a little while ago but found it a bit of a struggle - some parts easier than others.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, I will check that out thank you :) Wow Port Isaac that will be fab! xx
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to read in bed these days Isabelle, too tired to concentrate! Must be my age :) I will let you know how I get on with the book x
ReplyDeleteHi Gina, I'm so glad I found the year in books, just the kick up the derriere I needed to get me reading again. Your work is beautiful, I will enjoy reading your blog x
ReplyDeleteQuite a challenging read but I did enjoy it. Read it for my Book Club and four people loved it and four loathed it! Good discussion and really polarised views. Enjoying your blog loved the birthday photos. Jan B.
ReplyDeleteI read the book before I saw the film, which was really helpful in terms of understanding the story lines. Hope you enjoy it.
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Thank you Jan, it was a really lovely birthday. Will let you know how I get on with the book x
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean, just started but enjoying it so far. I usually read a book before seeing a film not the other way around. But the film was so complex I wanted to delve deeper by reading it x
ReplyDeleteI read this and loved some storylines but not others. It's quite a challenging read if you are out of the habit of reading though.
ReplyDeleteI read this several years ago, and enjoyed it very much. I think he is a very original writer. Good luck with finishing. It's either feast or famine on the reading front here.
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Hi Doris, I don't think it is the type of book I can dip in and out of or I will forget all the different characters, so it will force me to get on with it! Nothing like jumping in the deep end x
ReplyDeleteHi Leanne, I know what you mean, I used to have a couple of non fiction and fiction book on the go at the same time. At the moment I'm struggling to read one, even tho I love reading. All or nothing x
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Cloud Atlas but I am adding it to my want to read list, particularly after reading the comments. I like a good challenge. The year in books has been such a great incentive for reading and I enjoy now a much broader choice of books. If you don't find the time to read, you could try audio books. I listen to quite a few books when I am doing house chores or when I want to blend the general noise in my house out. x
ReplyDeleteHi Christiana, I have listened to a couple of Audio books in the car on long trips. You reminded me of how much I enjoyed them, I must look out for some more. I also like listening to books on the Radio Four, I have discovered some really good books this way. x
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