I am always looking for ways to reduce my TBR pile. I have well over 1,000 books in my house that I still haven't picked up, and unless I prioritize them, who knows if I ever will. Don't get me wrong, these are all books I picked out, and books I want to read, but it always seems like there is a new, must-read book on its way to me, and some of the books on my shelf get neglected.
So, this challenge, being hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea, is perfect for me.
Here are the guideline for the challenge:
-Between now and December 31, 2009, make a list of between 10 and 20 Books to Read Before You Die. (depending on interest, this may be an annual event challenge).
-The books on your list can come from your stacks or the library, and be in print or audio format.
-Next, make a tentative list and and post it on your blog. Finalize your titles by December 31, 2009. (No changes to the list after that date).
NOTE: If you don't have a blog, you can still sign up and join in the fun.
-Once you've created your post with tentative titles, THEN sign up using Mr. Linky, by pasting the link to your post, along with your name/blog name. This is how you will be registered.
-All bloggers who complete the challenge will be entered in giveaway to win an Amazon Gift Card.
-Between now and December 31, 2009, make a list of between 10 and 20 Books to Read Before You Die. (depending on interest, this may be an annual event challenge).
-The books on your list can come from your stacks or the library, and be in print or audio format.
-Next, make a tentative list and and post it on your blog. Finalize your titles by December 31, 2009. (No changes to the list after that date).
NOTE: If you don't have a blog, you can still sign up and join in the fun.
-Once you've created your post with tentative titles, THEN sign up using Mr. Linky, by pasting the link to your post, along with your name/blog name. This is how you will be registered.
-All bloggers who complete the challenge will be entered in giveaway to win an Amazon Gift Card.
My Titles:
1. The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
by Diane Setterfield2. The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
by Ken Follett 3. The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
by Markus Zusak 4. Fingersmith
by Sarah Waters
by Sarah Waters 5. A Thousand Splendid Suns
by Khaled Hosseini
by Khaled Hosseini6. Middlesex
by Jeffrey Eugenides
by Jeffrey Eugenides 7. Water for Elephants
by Sara Gruen
by Sara Gruen 8. The Birth House
by Ami Mckay
by Ami Mckay9. Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie10. Jesus Land
by Julia Scheeres
by Julia Scheeres11. The Namesake
by Jhumpa Lahiri
by Jhumpa Lahiri12. The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
9 comments:
Hey, you have three good ones so far! I have actually signed up for the Random Reading Challenge to help me with my shelves, so I will pass. But I am supportive of the effort!
Melissa/ thanks for joining. Those are three great books for starters.
You'll love the Book Thief! good luck with the challenge!
The Book Thief was fabulous! Great starters.
Going to have to check this challenge out. You have a good start on your list.
ALL three of your choices are absolutely fabulous. Enjoy!!
I am signing up as soon as I get my list fixed in my mind-I too loved
The Book Thief
You have a great list. I have read The Book Thief, The Thirteenth Tale, and A Thousand Splendid Suns and they are all amazing. Good Luck!
You've got a great list! I have The Book Thief on my shelves and just read Water for Elephants.
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