Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House might be my favorite fantasy I’ve ever read. I can’t wait for Hell Bent to come out in January.
Might I suggest Cassie Clare’s Chain of Gold series? It’s YA, and so it necessarily includes a Pining Love Triangle, but it’s also really well-written and great characters. The final book comes out on May, I believe. She’s a cut above your average YA writer.
Good goals. I like the note-taking. I read an adjacent book to your list, The Hobbit, with my kids a few months ago. It was a fun read-aloud. And it's always great to be able to watch the movie afterward with them.
Yeah, totally agree. Reading out loud to the kids and watching an adaptation is so fun. We have done 4 of the Harry Potter books that way and I just started reading Fellowship to them (they watched the movie first...bad dad!)
A word of caution about using a handwritten record (based on personal experience): after 5 years of writing in a date-ordered notebook and then becoming frustrated when trying to find a specific past entry, I finally switched to a spreadsheet with the stress-free search function. If you are set on handwriting, consider listing by title or author. One used to be able to buy A-Z ledgers; possibly still can.
Hi Nancy, I agree with you! A digital record (I use a spreadsheet and goodreads) is the way to go. My journal is for random notes and thoughts or outlines for reviews. I have to stay diligent with updating the table of contents so I can find my notes later! I'm only 9 months into using this reading journal so when the years start to add up, I may reach the same frustration you did. But I do maintain the digital records as well. Thanks for your comment :)
I missed the part about your digital record. You think ahead much better than I do! I am at #1257 for an average of 100 books per year. about 70% fiction and 30% non-fiction. If only I could remember everything I read...
If you need a sub for any of the above, I think Octavia Buttler is a fascinating writer, both in terms of her works (Kindred is a great place to start) and as a person.
Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House might be my favorite fantasy I’ve ever read. I can’t wait for Hell Bent to come out in January.
Might I suggest Cassie Clare’s Chain of Gold series? It’s YA, and so it necessarily includes a Pining Love Triangle, but it’s also really well-written and great characters. The final book comes out on May, I believe. She’s a cut above your average YA writer.
These are excellent recommendations, thank you for sharing!
Good goals. I like the note-taking. I read an adjacent book to your list, The Hobbit, with my kids a few months ago. It was a fun read-aloud. And it's always great to be able to watch the movie afterward with them.
Yeah, totally agree. Reading out loud to the kids and watching an adaptation is so fun. We have done 4 of the Harry Potter books that way and I just started reading Fellowship to them (they watched the movie first...bad dad!)
A word of caution about using a handwritten record (based on personal experience): after 5 years of writing in a date-ordered notebook and then becoming frustrated when trying to find a specific past entry, I finally switched to a spreadsheet with the stress-free search function. If you are set on handwriting, consider listing by title or author. One used to be able to buy A-Z ledgers; possibly still can.
Hi Nancy, I agree with you! A digital record (I use a spreadsheet and goodreads) is the way to go. My journal is for random notes and thoughts or outlines for reviews. I have to stay diligent with updating the table of contents so I can find my notes later! I'm only 9 months into using this reading journal so when the years start to add up, I may reach the same frustration you did. But I do maintain the digital records as well. Thanks for your comment :)
I missed the part about your digital record. You think ahead much better than I do! I am at #1257 for an average of 100 books per year. about 70% fiction and 30% non-fiction. If only I could remember everything I read...
If you need a sub for any of the above, I think Octavia Buttler is a fascinating writer, both in terms of her works (Kindred is a great place to start) and as a person.
Thanks Ursina, I’ve only read Kindred (loved it) and am considering rereading and watching the new Hulu show.