Anticipation:Last week we talked about the books you liked best from 2007. So this week, what with it being a new year, and all, we’re looking forward….
What new books are you looking forward to most in 2008? Something new being published this year? Something you got as a gift for the holidays? Anything in particular that you’re planning to read in 2008 that you’re looking forward to? A classic, or maybe a best-seller from 2007 that you’re waiting to appear in paperback?
What new books are you looking forward to most in 2008? Something new being published this year? Something you got as a gift for the holidays? Anything in particular that you’re planning to read in 2008 that you’re looking forward to? A classic, or maybe a best-seller from 2007 that you’re waiting to appear in paperback?
With all the reading challenges going on, I've got tons of books I'm looking forward to. The first ones I am looking forward to:
The Book Thief (already on page 180)
Brainiac - got for Christmas
Atonement - the movie previews are driving me nuts
Never Have Your Dog Stuffed - Alan Alda is funny and cool
The Remains of the Day - I read my first Ishiguro last year and loved it!
The Lost Highway - another new author I really enjoyed last year
I'm also looking forward to going to the Pub - a reading challenge focused on reading books published in 2008. I'm not sure yet what books those will be - other than I know Sophie Kinsella has a new book coming out this spring.
I hope you love The Book Thief as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteI'm also thinking about Remains of the Day. I've not heard a bad thing about it, and I loved the movie.
The Book Thief is on my list too!
ReplyDeleteI like your list!
Booking through anticipation
I got the film of Remains of the Day for my husband for Christmas - it's one of his favourite films.
ReplyDeleteI just got a TON of new books to add to my already massive TBR pile but I can't wait for some new releases that come out this year.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be reading The Book Thief soon.
I have 'Atonement' on Mt. TBR too, but I'm pretty sure I won't see the movie irregardless of whether I manage to read the book this year.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
I answered this question on 3M's blog too - and I chose Atonement by Ian McEwan. I also have Remains of the Day on my Man Booker Challenge read list - and it sounds really good too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're enjoying The Book Thief.
=) Jill
I loved The Book Thief! I bought Atonement this week. Great list!
ReplyDeleteI loved Atonement. I have The Book Thief on my list too.
ReplyDeleteI really hope I can get to The Book Thief this year.
ReplyDelete3M - I just picked up Remains of the Day at the library today. The Book Thief is a little slow, because I find Nazi Germany books hard to read
ReplyDeletegautami - I thought I was the only one who hadn't read The Book Thief yet
tink - I started Brainiac today to rest off the book Thief. My sister and I gave each other Brainiac for Christmas
karen! - I'm sure I won't see the movie, but awards shows tell so much about movies, I don't want ot know anythin gbefore I read it.
jill - we'll be reading the same books this year!
ReplyDeleteI dont' know if enjoy is the right word. I'm tentative as I go, because of the material. But i love the writing.
kristy - thanks for stopping by
bookgal - I thought I was the only one left who hadn't read The Book Thief!
wendycat - I've been waiting to read The Book Thief for a while now so it was great to get it picked up and started. It seems to read quite quickly, except I keep setting it down becasue I know it is going to be heart wrenching.
geranium cat - I haven't seen the movie either, but I loved Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go
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