Towards the end of last year, I shared with you a number of books that I was excited about, but somehow just didn’t manage to read. Unfortunately, there are two books on that list that I *still* haven’t made time for (Generation A andThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay), but I also have a crop of 2011 books which were exciting to receive, but which I’ve simply not read for whatever reason. Am I going to read them in the next 3 weeks? Probably not – but it would be nice to squeeze in at least one of them before we ring in the New Year.
At Home, Bill Bryson – I never fail to enjoy a Bill Bryson book, though some more than others, and I have no idea why this one has been sitting on the shelf since I got it for my birthday last January. It has all the little details that I love about the history of the home, but somehow that hasn’t persuaded me to actually dig in.
Full Dark, No Stars, Stephen King – Another birthday gift from 2011. The fact that I haven’t read this nor Under the Dome despite the fact that I actively love Stephen King’s books means that I haven’t picked up 11/22/63 yet either. I’m a bit disappointed in myself here, this isn’t even a chunkster and should actually be a fairly speedy read once I open it up.
Leviathan Wakes, James S. A. Corey – I bought this one this summer, and while only 6 months ago, I’ve been looking forward to it an incredible amount, so I’m not really sure why it has remained over there on the shelf. I can always use a good space opera, so I’m sure this will get read once I feel I can spare it time (it’s a chunkster).
Wedlock, Wendy Moore – I simply can’t believe I’ve owned this book for a year and a half without reading it. Non-fiction about a Georgian couple, this book immediately captured my interest from the shelf in the store but has unfortunately sat patiently on my shelf ever since.
Naamah’s Curse and Naamah’s Blessing, Jacqueline Carey – I adored Carey’s Kushiel series and went through a phase where I read everything she wrote, no matter how chunky. Now, although I’ve read the first book in this particular trilogy, I haven’t managed to finish it up with these two. I think it’s chunkster syndrome, but since I haven’t read these, I’m not allowing myself to get her newest book yet, either.
These are only a few of many that stare accusingly at me from my “unread” bookshelves. What books have you struggled to find time for this year?
I don’t think I could even put together a list of books I wanted to read this year but didn’t get to — it’d just be too long! I read At Home in June and wasn’t over the moon about it, but it’s full of interesting tidbits that I keep recalling while I”m reading other books that are set close to that time.
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)´s last post …Off the Stacks: ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)’ by Mindy Kaling
I have a few (err, many) books too that I wish I had read by now. I just posted a few last week, but I’m hoping to get to them during early 2012. I hope you get to read the above books too!
Aths´s last post …The Sunday Salon: A November review
I have one of those lists too. Sadly, it just keeps getting longer…
I read 11/22/63 over Thanksgiving and really enjoyed it. I still need to pick up a few other King books. After finishing 11/22/63 I realized how long it’s been since I read one of his books and how much I miss them.
Amy´s last post …The Sunday Salon – In which I reveal a few non-music facts
Lol I had a list of 10 books that were supposed to be my priority and I’ve read one of them, so….
I haven’t read any of yours either though! Who can understand the mysterious way the brain works when it comes to picking what to read?
Amy @ My Friend Amy´s last post …Review: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
To be honest, it’s been a while since I was excited by any new releases. I was really excited about Shadowfever, which I read as soon as I could; and Darker Still, and I’m waiting until Romance Month is over to read that one. That’s about it! =/
heidenkind´s last post …Author Interview: MANNA FRANCIS
There’s no way I’m going to get to 1Q84 or 11/22/63 this year.
Unless I take some library books back but I don’t really want to yet.
Vasilly´s last post …TSS Review: Fante by Dan Fante
There are many… My reading slowed down near the end of the year and the pile got a bit scary…
Kailana´s last post …2012 Reading Challenges
I am sure I could put a list together of books I meant to get to, but somehow didn’t. Ugh, it’s annoying! I did read 11/22/63, however and I LOVED IT. I hope you get to that one soon, I’d love to read your thoughts on it! I also have Full Dark, No Stars and haven’t had a chance to get to that one, though, but I should. I’ve become a recent fan of Stephen King, so I’m trying to read more of his work without reading too much by him all at once!
Natalie ~ the Coffee and a Book Chick´s last post …Weekend Cooking: Blueberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I reread A Game of Thrones earlier this year, and meant to reread the rest of the series before Dance With Dragons came out. well, I never reread ‘em, and DWD got mediocre reviews, so maybe it was no big loss. Meant to read more contemporary fiction, especially Barbara Kingsolver’s latest, and that didn’t happen either.
was too busy reading epic fantasy and space opera.
redhead´s last post …The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Oh only a zillion! I have great intentions and then work or life gets in the way.
Beth F´s last post …Review: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
Mine are mostly chunksters like yours. I’m with Natasha in that I’m not going to get to 1Q84 by the end of the year. It’s on my Christmas wish list…neither am I going to get to A Clash of Kings or the rest of the Game of Throne series either. I’d like to read King’s latest, but I doubt I’ll get to that either by year’s end.
unfinishedperson´s last post …How To Sink Readers On Your Blog Like A Hole In One
There are so many that I have wanted to get to this year, and have not. A few of them off the top of my head are The Bells, Cutting for Stone, and Wolf Hall. All of them are going to be great reads for me, but I just haven’t had the time for them! I can so relate to what you are going through!
zibilee´s last post …State of Wonder by Ann Patchett — 368 pgs
The book I’m most disappointed I still haven’t picked up is Jane Eyre, it has been on my shelf for over a year now which is scandalous in itself, but even worse is how I’m pretty sure I’ll love once I manage to pick it up!
Jessicabookworm´s last post …Something Borrowed Update
HAHA this struck a chord with people didn’t it
I’ve got tons of books that I thought I’d read this year and didn’t, but I am proud that I finally read Dark Matter, which I meant to read next year. Still haven’t managed to fit Under the Done, or Full Dark in either though.
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