bookpublishing

Now, don’t go buying these books for me or anything… I actually own a couple and have others on order. But they’re books I want to buy, start reading after Christmas, or put on my “to read” stack next year.

On a related note, I have never been the type of person to read several books at a time. I pick up one, force my way through it if I have to, and then pick up a new one. Now I have quite a few going.

Currently reading:
Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs
…so far I’m enjoying it. The descriptive language is much better than I had anticipated and it’s interesting, but I put it aside because it wasn’t hooking me right away. But I’ll get back to it.
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
… Ugh. I’m actually really disappointed by this. The dialogue could have been written by a fourth grader. I find myself rolling my eyes a lot and I’m really forcing my way through it now. I doubt I’ll continue reading the series. How did it ever get so popular??
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
…I picked this up from my shelf last night to read while on the treadmill and so far it’s fabulous. Draws you right in and the language is lovely. I love that she’s not afraid to use smart language regardless of the character; that’s what literature is for!

To re-read:
The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist
…because it was so damn trippy and awesome. And he’s got a sequel (or 2) coming up.
Going Home by Harriet Evans
…just a great unassuming romantic comedy. I love rereading those.

To read:
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
…which I hear is amazing and I already received as a Christmas present.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
… because I feel like I have to.
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
… I have a feeling this is going to blow Thursday Next out of the water. Though I love that series. Except the last one.
The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, Vol. 2 by Gordon Dahlquist
… The sequel to a really fabulous, kind of insane but beautiful book.
The Dark Volume by Gordon Dahlquist
… possibly another sequel? It releases soon after the one above… so we’ll see. I feel like he just writes a hell of a lot. And it would be great if there was a love interest in there for somebody during one of the three books.

What’s on your wishlist?