This year has just flown by! And, what’s more and just as exciting, I’ve done a great job with my reading schedule!
As a reward, I’m reading ‘Whatever the hell I please’ this month. So here’s a hodge-podge of stuff, fresh from what I want to do. 🙂
The Robots of Dawn – Isaac Asimov
If you’ve followed me for long, you know I’ve read all the previous books in Asimov’s Robot series. You also know that I’ve liked them all, and you know that I’m aware Asimov’s later works kind of go off the rails and start doing crossover-fanfic level of stuff. Well, I think this entry is where that starts, but I felt like trying anyway. Screw it. Let’s see if this one’s as bad as the Foundation series where the crossover fanfic type stuff starts happening.
Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury
I’ve never read this sucker before because my high school was weird and we had waivers to avoid reading anything our teachers didn’t want us to read. I think we read The Chocolate War instead, or perhaps Something Wicked This Way Comes. Either way, this book is supposed to have a lot of messages about censorship, writing, and thought. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but I think I need to read this in order to be up to par compared to my well-read cohorts.
The Alienist – Caleb Carr
I thought this one looked pretty legit when I came across it on accident at the library. And what’s more? IT HAS THEODORE ROOSEVELT. One of the few ways you can convince me to read a book faster would be to include Andrew Jackson. Anyway, this is about solving a series of gruesome murders during the time Roosevelt was police chief of New York. It seems like it’s pretty diverse, and I’m a bit excited to see where this weird book goes! I hope it’s like Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell in some of its qualities!
The Leftovers: Something from YOU?
Do you have a published book and a method of purchasing it that isn’t sketch as hell? I need indie books to read next year, and those slots will be opening before you know it! Let me know if you have something you’d like me to peruse!
See my old reviews here
The first two… great books. Enjoy.
Thanks! We’ll see how they turn out! 🙂
Fahrenheit 451 is awesome!
Haha, we’ll see how it goes!
I loved Fahrenheit 451. I have bought the audio book of The Thorn Birds as my December reading treat.
I think it’s always great to have a “cheat month” and read whatever you want!
Absolutely
Definitely do Fahrenheit!
Well, it’s happening! Can guarantee that!
Yay!!
I’ve always wanted to read Fahrenheit 451 myself.
Having finished two novel length stories this year, December is going to be a do whatever I want month too. I’m starting a new ongoing story in the second week of January, but until then I’m going to spend the month reading and watching movies. The trouble is I always feel like I should be writing, so it will be interesting to see if I last the month without writing some long short story or something.
I hope you have a good December.
I can’t last an entire DAY without feeling guilty! I would melt like the wicked witch of the west if I spent an entire month doing what I wanted. Any way, I hope you succeed and have a great time!
I’m just doing it with reading… I do have things I need to do this month, most of which are “GET A JOB!”
I was wondering the other day if you’ve had any leads or interviews. Keep us posted!
I hope I do too! And good luck on taking a break or writing, whichever you decide! 🙂
I like how you make time for the classics. Sounds like some fun reads for December. 🙂 I hadn’t heard of The Alienist and I’m curious what you’ll think of it. Happy Reading!
I have already read it, but I’m going to resist giving spoilers!
Did you ever get mine? I can always send you one…
Yeah – I left an Amazon review. Pretty sure the blog review is scheduled to publish next month.
Oh… I never even looked on Amazon! I should go and do that! Thank you! ;-)))
Well, I neglected to hit send on this and just saw the review. You are very kind! Thank you with all sincerity! Kev
Lol, glad you’re pleased.
Well, I know you are honest, so it was a very nice review to read. ;-)))