I read 82 books in 2012. That is an average year for me although less than I always hope. Nearly all of my books came from the library, actually, all of them did, even the ones that I read on my Kindle. I already published my best of 2012.
There were some books that were disappointments, that is, books that I started and for whatever reason (it did not engage me immediately) did not finish although there were only a few of those. Since I get my books from the library (did I mention that I am a librarian?), if a book is on hold for other people, I do need to take it back as soon it is due. There are a few books that I took back and back and finally forgot about. Because I was not really interested or I was not really interested at that time.
Sometimes, I pick up a book later and wonder why I did not delve into it immediately--sometimes the season or the mood is not right. Other books sound great in the description and the reviews but just do not really speak to me. I waited and waited for The Light Between the Oceans and when it came, I started it and just could not really get into it. But I put myself back on the list and will try again. Maybe the next time will be the charm.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Reading Tools--Noting Books
I work as a librarian so I am always finding books to read. I read book reviews from several newspapers, from some cherished blogs and I go through our catalog to see what we are ordering and what will be published soon so that I can get on the list.
We can put books on hold but sometimes they need to go back before I have finished them (or even started them). So keeping track of what I have read, what I want to read and what I started to read but did not finish is a challenge
I keep some lists on my iPhone but I find that I am happier or perhaps more comfortable making paper lists. I use a tabbed ClaireFontaine notebook because I can keep track of a lot of different things at the same time. Books I want to read, programs that I want to present and even such mundane things as my to do lists.
But, I also like to keep a notebook by my side while I am reading a book so if there is a great line or something about the book that intrigues me or confuses me, I can note it and come back to it later. For this, I tend to use a Moleskine because they are small and easy to carry around. For Christmas, my husband gave me 3 Moleskines from the Strand Bookstore--two large in red and one pocket-sized in black. They are embossed with the Strand logo and tagline "Where books are loved" which seems just perfect for my purposes.
We can put books on hold but sometimes they need to go back before I have finished them (or even started them). So keeping track of what I have read, what I want to read and what I started to read but did not finish is a challenge
I keep some lists on my iPhone but I find that I am happier or perhaps more comfortable making paper lists. I use a tabbed ClaireFontaine notebook because I can keep track of a lot of different things at the same time. Books I want to read, programs that I want to present and even such mundane things as my to do lists.
But, I also like to keep a notebook by my side while I am reading a book so if there is a great line or something about the book that intrigues me or confuses me, I can note it and come back to it later. For this, I tend to use a Moleskine because they are small and easy to carry around. For Christmas, my husband gave me 3 Moleskines from the Strand Bookstore--two large in red and one pocket-sized in black. They are embossed with the Strand logo and tagline "Where books are loved" which seems just perfect for my purposes.
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