>> Top 10 books about boredom. I haven’t read any of these and want to read all of them. Boredom is fascinating. (via 3qd)
>> 50 best cult books of all time. This one’s a repeat link — I’m still at 14.
>> 1001 Books to read before you die. I’m pretty sure I’m still at 125 :(
I need to pick a list and work through it instead of just picking up what’s near me. Here are the books I’ve been reading — but mostly I’ve been reading journals of late –
Regarding the list, why? (Of course, this coming from a guy with such a devotion to checking things off of lists, you’d think I were German). There’s nothing wrong with reading what’s at hand. Being too list-obsessed can be a bit restricting.
Comment by Don Hosek — July 23, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
Sometimes I’d just like to say I’ve finished something I started –
Comment by Siel — July 23, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
although seldom bored but sometimes boring I loved this book…the rhythm and pace - his incredible use of language…
Comment by Poetman — July 24, 2008 @ 5:08 am
I assume you’re talking ’bout Pessoa?
Comment by Siel — July 24, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
If you’re interested, there’s a brand new improved edition of Arukiyomi’s 1001 books spreadsheet available at Arukiyomi’s blog for you to chart your progress with both the old and new lists.
For more info and a free download click HERE
Happy reading!
Comment by Arukiyomi — August 31, 2008 @ 8:23 am