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Welcome
Every avid reader, even occasional readers, have The List. It looms over us all. Every time we enter a book store or a library, a friend or stranger recommends a book, our book club recommends one, or we see a book anywhere; we are reminded of our List.
What is this List?
The possibly very long or even short list of books we want to read that have been recommended to us or have just sparked our interest. So often we find we can never accomplish reading our List. The problem is the List keeps growing.
What is The List Book Club About?
It is supposed to help people to accomplish some of the reading on their List. You don't have to read a required book; you read the book that's next on your List. By posting a little or possibly long blurb here about the book you will be reading next or have just finished, you are making a commitment to others that you will finish that book. The List Book Club's hope is to make you accountable to someone else, even if they possibly are a stranger, so you have to read that book and make your way through your List.
How Do I Contribute? Join Tumblr. Add a post. Don't want to join? Go to here to submit a post or email thelistbookclub@tumblr.com .
What Do I Contribute?
If you haven't started your book, yet, then just leave a little post stating which book, its author, and why you wanted to read the book. If you've finished a book from your list, post another entry. This time, sum it up. Comment on the book if you want. Then tell the world what book is next on your list along with its author and the reason why it's on your List. Comment on others posts. Don't be mean. Encourage them in their reading. The point is so help others get through their lists and expand your list as well while readings about books other people have on their list.
If you need an example a post, check out my first one. It's rough, but not disgusting.
If you would like to join this blog and become a permanent member, send me your email address at thelistbookclub@gmail.com, and I will invite you.
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WOOO Winter Break. No school. What does this mean? Enough time to have a life or at least, read some books.
My List:- Breathing Space By: Gregg Mitman
This is the Common Read book for the “college” I’m in at Madison. Mitman is actually the director of the Nelson Institute, so it is rather cool to be reading a book by a faculty member. The topic (allergies and how they shape our lives and landscapes) rather interests me more than it would most people. - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince By J.K. Rowling
I’ve been switching off with this book and Breathing Space just because you can only read so much about allergies for so long. - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks By Rebecca Skloot
Sadly, this book is currently on the side burner because I’m so caught up in Harry Potter and Breathing Space (because I need to have that read for next semester). I AM going to finish this book sometime though. Maybe after I finish HP and Breathing Space. - The Environmental Communication Yearbook: Volume 1 Edited by: Susan L. Seneach
Not exactly most people’s idea of something fun and light to read, but I discovered this book while studying for finals. Everything on the bookshelf intrigued me, but I settled on this one. I’ve surprisingly been picking this book up whenever I find time or whenever I don’t feel like reading any of the above mentioned books. - The Green Book By Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen
This was given to me by a friend. We’ll see, if and when, I have time for it. … - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo By: Stieg Larsson
I’ve only been wanting to read this book since it first appeared in my independent book’s inventory and appeared on IndieBound’s October 2008 Indie Next List. No big deal. I have it on audio though, so the likelihood of me actually getting through the book even though I’m at school is much higher.
Sorry again for disappearing for long. I’ve been busy and sick and ahh… I’ve had no time for anything. I promise to be better.
I guess this is my mini-New Year’s Resolution: READ MORE.
Cliche? Yes.
Possible? Hopefully.
Wish me luck!
Good luck on all your New Year’s Resolutions whether they include reading or not!
-Kat
PS- I stopped in at a local, independent bookstore for the first time in a long time to do some Christmas shopping. I suggest EVERYONE go to your independent book store next time you need a new book to read. If you don’t know where one is near you, go here to find one. Independent bookstores are an important part of every community, so please support them. As a book lover you’ll be welcomed by people that love reading as much as you do. Please, please, please support your local, independent bookstores. Without them, some awesome authors (such as Patrick Rothfuss) would never have been as successful and well-known as they are today (along with numerous other benefits independents have).
Check out IndieBound for more reasons why! :) - Breathing Space By: Gregg Mitman
January 7, 2011
