I barely read anything this past year. Since 2000, I've kept track of everything I've read (and watched but that is a different post), and this was the least productive year I've had since 2005. The second half of the year was a struggle for me because I was travelling a lot, and even found myself months behind in newspapers. You don't even want to see the stack of magazines that I moved with me.
Because I didn't reach much, I had an easier time picking out the top reads of the year.
Favorite book? Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Second favorite book? Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes. This one was a surprise since I am not exactly a battle readin' kind of gal, but I couldn't put it down.
Least favorite book? Home Girl by Judith Matloff. I received this book for free, as long as I provided a review. I am not sure they appreciated my contribution.
I am telling myself that 2011 is the year when I will take more time to read for pleasure. I hope I can stick to that resolution because I have a lot of good books waiting for me.
2 comments:
Didn't read much in 2010 either, but hoping to spend more time doing so in 2011.
I owe you an e-mail, big time.
I read Matterhorn too and couldn't put it down. A rare case of hype being more than justified.
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