I haven’t participated in the “Nightstand” Mr. Linky at 5 Minutes for Books in quite awhile. Why? Honestly I have no idea. Probably something called Life. So I jump back into the fun with what I currently have in my reading pile (you know, that book stack tower that never seems to end due to library and bookstore trips, friends lending books, and books given as presents. Fun, fun.)
Without further delay: My Pile of Books
Miss Read: Village School by Dora Jessie Saint. I opened to Page One this morning. Too early to comment other than to say, I’ve heard lots of good things about Miss Read. No pressure, Miss Read, no pressure.
Problogger (Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income) by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett. Stop laughing. As a mere amateur blogger, I read this to learn more about the how-to’s of a well-kept blog.
Black by Ted Dekker. I don’t know if I will ever get into this book properly, as I’ve tried with the first chapter and, well. . . . we will see.
The Tipping Point (How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference) by Malcolm Gladwell. Thoroughly enjoying it. This was a Christmas present to Doc, and he didn’t think I would like it, but I knew I would – that’s one of the reasons I gave it to my husband. Sneaky, huh? This book is worthy of it’s own little post, and I’m not done reading, so you have to wait for more commentary here.
Lastly, I’m still poking my nose in Committed (A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage) by Elizabeth Gilbert, my current blogging inspiration, which also happens to be a whopping 55% off at Amazon. This won’t do, people! How the heck is Liz supposed to stay in New Jersey if her freshly-printed latest is too inexpensive. Don’t these publishers and retailers know the woman has to pay New Jersey property taxes, car insurance, blah, blah, etc., etc. Sheesh.
~Yo, Monica! Didn’t you borrow Committed from the library?
Um.
~That’s what I thought. Perhaps you should mention that you didn’t buy it either, you Library Rat.
Hey! That’s it for me this month.
Happy Reading!
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Life is a very good excuse – but glad you are back!
I LOVE Miss Read. So I’m sure you’ll be having fun this month!
Ha!
I’m not going to peek at your previous post about Elizabeth Gilbert, because I’m about to dip in on my own, and I don’t want to spoil it. I like to be “fresh.” But I’m looking forward to it.
And let me know when those 6 figures start rolling in, okay?
.-= Jennifer, Snapshot´s last blog ..What’s on My Nightstand — January =-.
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I’m the same way, Jen. I wouldn’t read me either until I’d formed my own opinion.
I’m loving that little dialogue at the end. I often feel guilty–and then unguilty–at how little I support the book industry (and how much I support my local library!)
And I am so totally NOT laughing at the Pro-blogger book. I read “beyond my means” all the time–why not? That’s the luxury of books. You don’t have to be a professional, or even an aspiring professional to use a book to better your life (or even just explore somebody else’s life).
.-= bekahcubed´s last blog ..Nightstand (January 2010) =-.
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This is what I do: I borrow first. If I love it – like I know I’m going to want to reread, mark it all up with highlights, lend it to friends – then I will buy. I will be buying Liz’s book. Eventually.
I just finished up Ted Dekker’s second Book, Red, in the Circle trilogy and I really liked it. It took me a long time to get into Black, but once I did I thought it was a great read.
.-= Cori´s last blog ..[I Want It] Wednesday =-.
I searched for Tipping Point at my local bookstore…but since they didn’t have it, I walked out with Blink instead. Haven’t started reading yet. Hope you enjoy them all!