Hi everyone, the end of the year is once again upon us. I hope it was fruitful for all and that 2010 proves even more impressive. I've done a lot of reading in the last decade. As they say if you're going to be a writer you must read and read often. I found some gems, some not so good, and some that I just couldn't finish. But I am proud to say that I branched out and I tried on some authors that I normally wouldn't. It's good to explore, to try something new and make a change. I even added a new favorite author in Dan Simmons...that guy is a master of description. I'm currently reading his novel The Terror and I feel like I'm on the icy ship with those poor bastards. Soon after that it's on to murders set in Vegas...that's another book, not necessarily the forecast for New Years Eve in Vegas though I could see the confusion. There's a lot of novels I'm looking to digest in the new year. What are you reading these days and why?
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ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading the latest Stephen King novel. I have to wait until I have finished "Demon Hunter: Seek and Destroy", by Cynthia Vespia, of course, which I am currently working on. Kaye Lynne Booth
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your blog. I've met so many authors this year and it's been exciting.
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm reading right now is "Divine Misdemeanors" by Laurell K Hamilton, she's one of my top authors I read, and "Sunshine" by Robin McKinley which came to me via a recommendation.
Here's hoping 2010 will be a good year for everyone.
Hi Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteI am reading the final book in Trudi Canavan's Voice of the Gods trilogy then I am onto the final book in Brent Weeks Assassion sereis. I have a pile to read by the bed and add in my e-reader full of e-books well....I think I am set for at least a week or so. LOL
Dawn R.
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Thanks for all the great comments guys...as I read your posts I realize I need to branch out more on my reading list. I love finding new authors :)
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