I haven't been able to concentrate on a book since I started down my library science path. I've been reading the same Neil Gaiman book for about a year (American Gods, if you're interested). I'm looking forward to having some free time. I'm looking forward to reading. I'm seriously interested in finding new authors. I have a habit of finding a book I love and reading everything by that author in succession.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them. In five weeks, I'll have all the time in the world :) I also would love to follow some reputable blogs that review books. Again, suggestions are welcome.
Hi Renee,
ReplyDeleteIt's Ruth from LS573 with Dr. Clark. Thanks for this post. I too only have five weeks left of library school and cannot wait to have time again to read for fun.
I don't know if you've read any of the following authors, but here are some of my favorites & my favorite books they've written:
1) Milan Kundera - The Unbearable Lightness of Being (I've read many of Kundera's books and have never been disappointed).
2) Michael Cunningham - The Hours
3) Nick Hornby - A Long Way Down
3) Jeanette Winterson - Weight (This book is part of the Canongate Myth series of well known authors re-writing stories of Greek Mythology.)
4) Anything by Kurt Vonnegut - Mother Night is my personal favorite.
Feel free to friend me on Goodreads.com if you're a member. I've found that it's a great way to discover new books and authors. The only problem is that my list of books to read someday grows faster than I can keep up with.
Ruth