Apparently, reading is just like riding a bike. You can not read for quite some time and then get right back into it again. You can't lose your ability to read.
Anyway, all this reading has got me thinking of the future. Where do I go from here? I'm in the middle of reading 'Blink' now (so good!) and after I finish that, assuming I do..., I'll probably finish up 'Dreams From My Father' (sorry Deb!).
But then what? There are lots of things I want to read. But when I go to the library or the book store I blank. I get so nervous! So many books! What do I read next?! Uhh...Uhhh...Uhhh...*sweaty palms*...SHIZ!
I mean, my name was, at one point, Imakebadchoices McPantsbergsteinowitz-Cohen, wasn't it? I obviously am not good at making choices. (that's an inside joke from my study abroad in case any of you are reading this and wondering wtf i'm talking about) I spend all day thinking about what I'm going to wear the next day or about what I'm going to eat for dinner. I'm slow when it comes to decision making. So, what am I supposed to do about reading? I want to read. I love reading! But...
So, to eliminate confusion, I'm going to make a list of things that I'd like to read. This way, when I finish reading things, instead of PANICKING about the future, I can refer to this blog and find something to amuse me easily.
1) The Tipping Point (no I'm not copying you Erin. I mean...I named myself BERIN and I want to read the same book as you but don't be fooled!).
2) Unaccustomed Earth. I really liked 'The Namesake', so why not read her next work too?
3) The Bible. I actually took a copy of this from work and it's sitting on my bookshelf at home collecting dust. Whoops! The Bible is the most popular written work of all time (at least I seriously think it is. I don't think I made that up, did I?) and is referenced up the heezy. I should read it.
(Does this game weird you out? I just googled: the bible and this came up...)4) What I'd Say To Martians and Other Veiled Threats. I love Jacky Handy, like whoa. I think this book looks really interesting and is PROBABLY funny. Interesting and funny? Did someone say Heaven?
5) The Fountainhead. I started reading The Fountainhead the summer after college, and I got about halfway through and gave up. See? I REALLY THINK I DO HAVE ADD! But anyway, I'd like to start reading it again and finish it this time. I liked the first half the first time around...
6) In Cold Blood. I don't know if I really want to read this or if I'm just susceptible to Hollywood advertising. But, I saw those movies that came out a few summers ago on Truman Capote and I found him to be very intriguing. I'd like to read 'In Cold Blood' so I could see what all the fuss is about.
7) The Grapes of Wrath. I don't know why but... I feel like I should read this.
8) Something by Kurt Vonnegut. I started reading books of his this summer after I graduated and for some reason (Work? fatigue? laziness?) I stopped. I really enjoy him though and I should keep reading!
9) The Stranger. But in French.
10) the World According To Garp. I've read this already, but I think it'd be nice to re-read it.
11) Mein Kampf. I know what you're thinking. First, The Bible. Now, Mein Kampf? Becky, are you sure you're REALLY Jewish? You "look kind of Aryan". NO. I'm not. Aryan, I'm not Aryan. I AM Jewish. I AM!
12) Second Chance. By Jane Green. I really like her books. Even if they're not that "deep" and about "stupid girly" things. I'm allowed, ok?!
13) My name is Asher Lev. I read 'The Chosen' by Chaim Potok and enjoyed it a lot. Yada Yada Yada
Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1400031044/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link (looks good, right?)
3 comments:
a few things.
1. you ARE copying me.
2. i approve of most of those books, but not the fountainhead.
3. you look a lot like that bookworm, actually....
We have lots of book here if you'd like to browse our shelves.
And why exactly do you want to read Mein Kampf? You never explained.
I have my reasons... ;)
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