I didn't read much nonfiction in 2024, and what I did read want the sort of thing you'd say "reads like a novel." But Leah Orr's study of turn-of-18th-C. fiction affects how I think about many of the other books I've read. "Novel Ventures" is easily one of my most thought-provoking reads of 2024, so it's my pick for September #12Booksof2024
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2024 was a challenge year. Most of my readings were after March. Reading was a real tool used to manage and cope with my reality. It was so therapeutic that maybe that‘s it is why I am so motivated to read more books this year🙌But I establish realistic reading goals, 52 books to finish by the end of the year, at least one book per week. If I can read more, fine, but it‘s a realistic goal to me. 📚😌❤️❤️❤️
I achieved my goal today on Goodreads for 2024. I think I'll go for 112 for 2025. I seem to like those Chunksters. Lol, I don't have a particular book I am looking forward to as I'm a mood reader. Right now, I'm getting tired of the Christmas books. So, I'll have to go to my beloved series I've started. Lol, it will be a surprise what I pick next. @TheSpineView #TwoforTuesday
repost for @TheAromaofBooks:
Hey friends!! So I've been looking at my life and my upcoming schedule, and I am going to pause #RandomClassics definitely for January, and maybe longer, kind of depending. I still have a huge list of classics I would like to read, and I have really enjoyed reading these with you all, but for now I need to skip a month!! I'll let everyone know when I am ready to pick back up again!!
Hey, team #HolidayBookDragons . As we approach the halfway point of #WinterGames24, here is another small challenge that goes until the end of the event. You can post 1 photo or multiple for each prompt, and they are worth 10 pts each. ⬇️ @StayCurious
Romance fans, lots of free books today!
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pick(2017) Author Orr (UL-Lafayette) read some 500 books published 1690-1720, and reports that Restoration readers read a wider variety of texts than you might think, and with different purposes and expectations than 21st century readers. This was a rewarding read for me: Orr's discussions of the economics of early-18th-C. publishing, and of contemporary literary tastes, provide valuable context for my own reading from the era.
A Modern Library Giant. A book I couldn‘t resist at Goodwill even though I have too many books! My bone to pick is in the subtitle , by the “men “ who made it. No women here , expected in the time frame. I‘m sure I will still like it 😁
