The SAHM Book Club Weekly Check-In
mandymack
member
Welcome,
Our
Book Club is open to anyone, at anytime, who would simply like to set a
reading goal for the year, keep track of what they have read so far,
read up on reviews of books everyone else is reading and make your own
recommendations. You can read whatever you want, this is not a
traditional book club where we select & discuss a book as a group!
For anyone who'd like to participate in these weekly check-ins and join our Google Document Tracker, reply to this post with:
*Your 2010 reading goal ("X" number of books you will read this year)
*How many books you have read so far
*What you are currently reading
*Any books you'd like to recommend
Once you read the book that was on your "currently reading" list from the previous check-in or if you toss that book aside and switch gears, be sure to mention it in these weekly check-ins as that is how I update the spreadsheet.
Shout-outs and questions from meAs always, for those currently participating, please go to the spreadsheet and check your info for accuracy:https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pP-G753WjUy5mJcfocJFlMg&output=htmlBe sure you check the tabs at the bottom of the Google Spreadsheet for the "Recommendations" tab if you are looking for something to read!
- Welcome, Harms80 !!!
- Congratulations, Gatogrrl for being half-way to your goal!
- KateB1984 - YA/children's novels totally Do count! You can read anything you want, it's your goal.
**Reply to this post with any corrections/additions to the spreadsheet!!!**
Book-buying, swapping & borrowing resources:Thanks, Detroitblondie and Seans_girlLocal Thrift Stores
Half.comSwaptree.com Thanks, Stacyc625 for the New York Times Best Seller List:
https://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/bestseller/index.html
Thanks, Read2Me for the Top 100 Free Online Books:https://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2009/03/31/100-free-online-books-everyone-should-read/
Thanks, MrsNemitz for the Literature Map:
https://www.literature-map.com/ Thanks, Andrea11 for this Chick Lit Author Listing:
https://www.chicklitclub.com/authorsa.htmlThanks, Drunkenwife for the following lists:
Notable Books
The Reading List: Best Adult Genre Fiction
Best Books for Young Adults
Alex Awards
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Notable Children's Books
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Rainbow List
Notable Children's Videos
Notable Children's Recordings
Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults
Notable Videos for AdultsNewbery Medal
Newbery Honor
Caldecott Medal
Caldecott Honor
Printz Award
Printz Honor
Sibert Medal
Sibert Honor
Coretta Scott King Award
Coretta Scott King Honor
Pura Belpre Award
Pura Belpre Honor
Stonewall Award
Stonewall Honor
Odyssey Award
Odyssey Honor
Carnegie Medal
Happy Reading!!!
Re: The SAHM Book Club Weekly Check-In
Hey ladies!
Been so swamped, I haven't been reading or really checking-in but I did finally finish Chasing Harry Wintston. It was cute! I'll write up a formal review on my blog this week.
I've moved on to The Kite Runner and I have to say that I am entranced! I just can't put it down!
eclaire 9.10.06 diggy 6.2.11
I am still reading The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton and I really like it. So far it is a great book.
I hope to finish it soon as I have a few books from my favorite authors coming out next week. I also hope to re-read the last Harry Potter book before I see it in theaters. It more than likely wont happen but it is worth a try. lol
I have FINALLY finished my 7th book of the year, The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich. Liked the beginning, liked the end, but the middle was rough. I wouldn't recommend it.
Next is A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick, which was recommended by a friend.
I finished The Body Project and America's Women.
I'm currently reading I Brake for Tantrums.
I finished The Attachment Connection. I don't recormmend--except as a skimmer. It's very scientific/technical about how babies' brains develop and how important maternal attachment is, but it was hella repetitive and just had an annoying setup. I did somewhat enjoy the latter chapters of the book, which are divided by age with charts of what babies and toddlers at each age are supposed to be doing, etc. I got it at the library and will be returning it promptly!
But I started Paulette Jiles' Stormy Weather, and I like it thus far. It's from the point of view of a little girl in Texas in the twenties, and it's really interesting. I'm only a few chapters in as I started it only last night. But I keep thinking about what I read, which is a good sign. The writing is good. I like to read about Texas, though I didn't enjoy living there much. The book has some of the charm of Mary Karr's The Liar's Club.
nictel--I love Amy Bloom. Did you read Away? Sooooo good! I'll have to get the collection you just read.
I see a lot of you are reading Reliable Wife, it was so good!!!!
Just finished Lucky One by Nicholas Spark, it was very good!!!