Good morning, and welcome to another edition of The Sunday Salon, our venue for discussing our blogging, reading, and life moments.
As so often happens for me at this time of year, I look back at what has come before, and contemplate what is ahead.
Looking ahead in terms of reading leads us to thoughts of challenges. I am determined not to join as many this year, but already I’ve signed up for four. I tell myself that each of these will serve to advance my reading in some way. They will expand my reading horizons; they might open up genres previously unexplored; and they might help me make a dent in those TBR stacks.
My writing challenge (Row 80) nears its end this year, too. A lot has been accomplished, as I have two nearly ready and completed manuscripts.
Here are some blog posts this week:
A MID-WEEK RENDEZVOUS – EXCERPT
SATURDAY POTPOURRI – FAVORITE BEVERAGES, ETC.
Before I begin talking about my reading, I would love to mention a DVD that arrived for me this week: The Help.
I loved the book, the movie in the theater, and now I’m eager to curl up and watch this one…perhaps today.
Now let’s look at my reading…
Books Read and Reviewed-Click Titles for Reviews:
1. Brownie Fix, by Ellen Cardona
2. The Next Always, by Nora Roberts
3. Dirty Secret, by Jessie Sholl
Still Reading: Mrs. Nixon (e-book), by Ann Beattie
So that’s my week—and for the upcoming one, I have a nice mix of books to dive into.
What was your week like? Come on by and share….
SERENDIPITY 
Week was ok; finished a couple of books and put them up on my site.
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Thanks for stopping by, Melissa…I had a pretty good week. Hope your next one is good, too.
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I love the idea of reflecting on your reading year. I usually make a list of favorite reads, but I like better the idea of contemplating your reading. Thank you!
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Thanks for visiting, Debbie…Yes, I always hope that I will learn something useful while contemplating…lol
Have a great week!
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I’m looking forward to spending time focusing on next year’s reading materials. This year I focused on what was popular in the world of YA books, as well as professional books I’d yet to tackle. Next year I’m thinking of looking at more award winners and revisiting a few of the classics that I’ve loved over the years.
My Sunday Salon post this week looks at two books I think all teachers should read.
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One of the challenges I joined requires that I look at twelve different genres…and read one book in each. I’m looking forward to doing that.
I haven’t done much in the way of YA reading, or fantasy, or even horror. Although I’ve read Stephen King, and sometimes he qualifies! lol
Thanks for visiting my blog.
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I’ve started thinking about what I want to accomplish next year also. Happy reading and have a great week.
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Thanks, Vasilly…glad you could stop by. It’s hard to believe 2011 is almost over, though….so the only way to cheer myself up is to focus on what I’ve accomplished and what lies ahead.
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I liked The Help movie and just bought it for someone as a gift. Congrts on your two manuscripts.
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Oh, that will be a wonderful gift! Thanks for stopping by, Harvee, and thanks for the congrats.
Have a great week!
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Yummmmm, now I’m craving brownies! LOL
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Oh, I know what you mean! In the book, she was whipping up some brownie mix all the time…lol
Thanks for stopping by, Carrie.
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I’ve also begun to think of what I want to read for the upcoming year. I have a feeling that 2012 I’m going to read a bit more philosophy, but I’m relatively certain it won’t be anything like Das Kapital of this year.
This weekend and for the rest of the month, it’s Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier today!
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Glad you could visit, Jeremy…hope you find the perfect choices for the upcoming year!
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