Book Chatter

UPDATE: This was my first challenge and I failed miserably! I only read two books on my list and I probably read only 4-6 books that were not on the list. There were quite a few books that came in for review shortly after I made this list and I felt obligated to drop what I was doing to get those reviews out.

My TBR shelf is frowning at me as I hang my head in shame.

What do they say? Better late than never? I’ve been reading everyone’s Fall Into Reading 2008 lists and you’ve all inspired me to give this challenge a try.

This is my first challenge. I know my list isn’t nearly as long as some of yours but hopefully it will keep me on track. I’m needing a little more structure these days. I’m sure there will be some review copies tossed my way between now and the end of this challenge but these are the ones that I want to read FOR SURE.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
The Secret River by Kate Grenville
Wife in the North by Judith O’Reilly
The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai
~~Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched The World~~ by Vicki Myron
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks
~~In The Woods~~ by Tana French (started this one but I need motivation to finish it)

So there you have it.

Jill over at Fizzy Thoughts is being quite “elfish” and has encouraged me to write a letter to Santa. Hey, it means a chance to win a free book so why not? She said to make the letter “chatty”, so I apologize ahead of time.

Dear Santa,

It’s been a really long time since I’ve written but I’d like to take a moment to tell you what I’d like for Christmas. Books. I would like Books for Christmas. Now, I am not terribly picky. Actually, I think I am pretty easy to read (no pun intended) but I rarely get the books that I ask for. So for this letter, I am going to be very clear, you know…to make it easy on everyone. I would really like a copy of The Last Town On Earth by Thomas Mullen. Why? Well, let me tell you.

I seem to have a fascination with sickness and death. I know that sounds morbid and depressing but I am definitely a “glass half full” kind of gal. The Last Town On Earth is about a town that tries to isolate itself from illness, therefore preventing a pandemic. Here is a short blurb from Amazon:

“Amazon.com Review
Wow. This stunning book succeeds on so many different levels–as an engrossing story, a character study, a history lesson, a modern day political allegory–I don’t even know where to begin the praise. The Last Town on Earth centers on the inhabitants of a small logging town in Washington and what happens when they take drastic measures (quarantine) to try and protect themselves from the virulent and deadly flu epidemic of 1918. When a deserting WWI soldier demands sanctuary, events are set in motion that change the town forever.”

Doesn’t it sound good? I know it’s not very Christmas-y but it sure looks like a page turner. Anyway, this is what I would like for Christmas. There have been a few mishaps with friends and co-workers but overall, nothing that would warrant coal in my stocking. Naughty or nice? I’d have to go with nice.

So…it’s been nice talking to you. Hope you get some down time soon. We could all use some.

Chatting with friends about books and life…