For 2012, I didn't set a list of goals. But I did set a goal for reading: I planned to read 20 books, and at least 5 of them should be in English. Now I want to share with you all the list of the books I read, kind of in the order I did.
Please note: the first title I'll mention for the book is on the language I read it. If it's a translation, then the original title will follow in parenthesis.
Here is my list:
Books I read in 2012
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| Luka and some of the books of this list |
1. O senhor dos anéis: o retorno do rei (Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King), by J. R. R. Tolkien. Rate: 5/5
2. World War Z, by Max Brooks. Rate: 5/5
3. A agência nº 1 de mulheres detetives (The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency), by Alexander McCall Smith. Rate: 2/5
4. Eeee eee eeee, by Tao Lin. Rate: 4/5
5. Três sombras (Trois Ombres), by Cyril Pedrosa. Rate: 5/5
6. Eusébio Macário, by Camilo Castelo Branco. Rate: 1/5
7. O guia do mochileiro das galáxias (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), by Douglas Adams. Rate: 5/5
8. O restaurante no fim do universo (The Restaurant at the End of the Universe), by Douglas Adams. Rate: 4/5
9. How to Train Your Dragon, by Cressida Cowell. Rate: 5/5
10. Desesperados (Desesperate Characters), by Paula Fox. Rate: 1/5
11. Persépolis (Persepolis), by Marjane Satrapi. Rate: 4/5
12. A vida, o universo e tudo mais (Life, the Universe and Everything), by Douglas Adams. Rate: 5/5
13. The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green. Rate: 3/5
14. Tia Júlia e o escrevinhador (La tia Julia y el escribidor), by Mario Vargas Llosa. Rate: 5/5
15. Dexter: a mão esquerda de Deus (Darkly Dreaming Dexter), by Jeff Lindsay. Rate: 3/5
16. Até mais, e obrigado pelos peixes! (So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish), by Douglas Adams. Rate: 4/5
17. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky. Rate: 4/5
18. The Casual Vacancy, by J. K. Rowling. Rate: 5/5
19. Looking For Alaska. Rate: 4/5
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| Reading Looking for Alaska on my tablet, during the reveillon trip |
So, as you see, I didn't reach my mark of 20 books, but 7 out of 19 books were in English, so I'm proud enough. For 2013 I'll keep the mark of reading 20 books, and at least 7 of them must be in English. Wish me luck with that!
Did you read any of the books on my list? Although I didn't write a review for any of them, I'm always willing to debate and comment everything I read. So, please comment if you have an opinion on these books! :)
I haven't read any of these books, but I plan to read "The fault in our stars" as a penpal of mine recommended it to me. I don't know when I'll read it though, my to-read list is long and my time for reading is limited :S
ResponderExcluirI do understand not having much time to read, Tari. I hope you'll manage to read "The fault in our stars" soon, it's a good book.
ExcluirI'm still reading The Casual Vacancy although at a very low speed.It's a good book but I started reading other books and got deviated.I hope to complete the book in this year.
ResponderExcluirI hope you'll manage to finish it soon, Amit. You'll see that the last 100 pages are so involving, to me it was impossible to let go before finishing!
ExcluirI LOVE the pictures you take, Penny! You are so beautiful!
ResponderExcluirThank you, pretty :D
ExcluirWhoa, cool book list you just did :) I'm making my own one too, thanks for the idea! And oh, what a coincidence, I got Persepolis for Christmas and I'm loving it! I trust you on that 4/5 :) Btw your Siamese cat is just adorable!
ResponderExcluirI wish you the best in this upcoming 2013! :D
Claudia
Wow, Persepolis is awesome, let me know if you like it. I love reading stories with Islam on the background.
ExcluirI wish you the best 2013 as well!
I've only read 1, 11 and 14. Some years ago! I like a lot the Tolkien's saga. I've read them in Catalan, and I plan to read in English too.
ResponderExcluirI haven't any list, but I also reached my goal to read more in English during last year.
For 2013, I must finish at least ONE book in Arabic, even if it's a book for children. It will make me proud!
Happy new year!
Reading in new languages is always an exciting challenge. And yes, I love Tolkien too, this year "The Silmarillon" is on my list.
ExcluirHappy new year!
19 books is still a good amount :) And you managed to read more in English than you had planned, I'm so proud of you!
ResponderExcluirThe only book I've read from your list is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, I will tell you my opinion about that one in my next letter :) I'm planning to read The Casual Vacancy though.
Good luck with your next reading challenge and I wish you lots of love for 2013!
Thank you sweetie! I wish you ALL the best in 2013!
ExcluirHitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is responsible for me being with my significant other :)
ResponderExcluirNão li nenhum desses, mas gostaria de ler alguns! Mas em inglês eu não consigo!
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