Books read in 2007
I’ve added a link to the right in the ‘Lists’ category of books that I’ve read in 2007 (following the lead of several friends, too numerous to list right now). I feel like I read quite a bit, but not always the best stuff, and not always in the best way. So this year I’m going to try to: 1) keep track of the books I read, and my thoughts about said books, 2) request suggestions/opinions on books you’ve read or think I should read, and 3) be more efficient about reading, having books planned out a bit more so that I’m never stuck in that ‘don’t have anything good to read so end up watching dumb tv’ phase 
So your opinions/ideas are solicited – I’m specifically looking for good non-fiction, as that will probably be the leaner side of my reading – I’m working on Freddy and Fredericka by Mark Helprin right now (very interesting and quirky, full of British humor that I don’t quite get all the time) and The Pact by Jodi Picoult (cause I promised Beth I’d read it so she’d have someone to talk to about it). I’ve got several on deck, cause I found some good deals on used books, including several from Kari’s book list, which I’m really excited about. So check out my progress from time to time, and feel free to leave ideas for me to try!
FYI – Lost and Found is a lot different than The Dogs of Babel. Not nearly as . . . heartwrenching. It’s more funny. There’s some difficult stuff as far as one of the teams being “ex-gay,” but I actually thought that was pretty realistic. I’d be interested to hear what you think.
I started Freddy and Fredericka last year but never could really get into it. Hope you make it through and find it enjoyable! I, too, will be raiding Kari’s book list. After all, who better to recommend books than a librarian?
I’m about to start The Pact, it’s my book club book this month. You’ll have to let me know what you think!