Thankfully Reading Weekend: Getting Started
The first round of turkey and pie is over and now it's time to settle in for a long reading weekend. No fighting crowds at the stores for me; instead, I intend to read and perhaps take a few walks (with an audiobook) and maybe make some lace.
So what's up in terms of reading plans for Thankfully Reading Weekend? I'm not sure. I haven't made a list, but here are some books I'm thinking about, in no particular order. I'll be lucky to get three books finished.
I have a good mix of graphic, nonfiction, YA, historic, and contemporary. Like I said, I don't plan on reading nine books in three days, nor am I restricting myself to just the books shown here. Thankfully Reading Weekend is all about no stress and no rules!
And in the no-rules, spirit, remember, if you are going read this weekend -- even for just an hour, even just 20 pages -- you are welcome to join in the fun. Check out Jenn's Bookshelves for more information.
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That's quite the eclectic selection. I'm about to go stand in front of the bookcases and have that what to read next conversation with myself.
I had high hopes for my reading plans his weekend but now that I am at my parents for the weekend I am remembering how hard it is to get reading done - Ha!
Will sneak off shortly with a book! You have a nice varied selection there - look forward to seeing what you read!
Today I shall be cleaning my house in a spirited manner, attempting to work off some of that hedonism I indulged in yesterday. I had to get up from my friends' table and lay horizontal I was in so much pain yesterday! Good luck with the reading. It is not in the cards for me I don't think. I did want to mention that I just finished an audio called Cane River, and the narrator was wonderful, and I noticed that she also narrates Cleopatra...
I started Cleopatra last night but found it slow going with all the activity around here. I think it's going to be good, but it's going to require no distractions, at least at the beginning.
Thanks for the reminder to add Exley to my wish list - I remember reading the blurb for the audiobook and thinking that it sounded really interesting. Enjoy!
That's quite a list of books! Good luck & have fun!
That's a list of books for all moods. Hope you'll get through at least 3 of them. Happy reading!
I like your list! It's got something of everything. I have a stack I'll be reading this weekend, although, I'm not sure how much I'll get through. (= Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving!
After I get the house put back in order from yesterday's Thanksgiving feast I'm going to settle down with one of the several books I have chosen. Hopefully I can get at least one finished this weekend!
Looks like a good selection of books. Enjoy your relaxing weekend of reading - sounds like the perfect way to spend a few days.
I've got a nice little stack I'm working on this weekend. Enjoy your Thankfully Reading Weekend.
What a great stack! I may be trying to get to Exley this weekend too.
I want to read Exley soon. I loved An Aronist's Guide to Writer's Homes in New England
I love your plans for 2011! :)
Even though you didn't read as much as you had hoped to, I hope you had fun with this. Hosting the weekend encouraged/allowed others to dedicate their time to reading.
In 2011 I will be Thankfully Reading over this holiday weekend -- I'm determined to give the time to myself :)
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