Ever have a book, maybe two, that are staring you in the face.....and you back down?? Maybe even run away?? I seem to have plenty. Some I even bought and can't seem to get around to. Ever. Oops!
So here is my list of 10 Books that Intimidate Me:
Bought this one for free on the Kindle. I think I even started it, just a few pages. And even though I have heard it is an excellent book, I just never seem to get myself back to it.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief is one of those books that I am sure everyone but me has read. I remember reading a sample on the Kindle and thinking it sounded creepy or wondering how it was going to relate to books at all. I never bought it.
Gone Girl
I own this one in hardcover. I think I bought it from Amazon when they were having a sale on bestsellers. I had good intentions on reading it. Then, I saw tons of mixed reviews. And I found out it has a bit of a mystery. For some reason, I have to be in the right mood to read a mystery. That mood hasn't struck lately.
The Casual Vacancy
I think the reason this book intimates me so much is because I don't actually want to read it. But you sorta have to, if you are a fan of J.K. Rowling. I want to support her as she tries to break away from Harry Potter. I heard this book isn't all that awesome though, and perhaps has some violence in it? I think if I ever stumble on this book for free or at the library, then maybe I will wander in.
Anna Karenina
I meant to read this book before I even knew they were making it into a movie. I swear. Years ago it was on my list. And then another year....and then another...yeah. The sheer size of this is daunting. I know it will be involved as well as it is an older book and the writing is probably more dry and hard to swallow. Maybe I will just watch the movie??
The Illiad and The Odyssey
Yes. I think this one is understandable. I don't think I will be able to convince myself to read it anytime soon. But perhaps when the kid(s) are grown up and moved out.
Little Women
I own a really old copy of this book. The date is in roman numerals and I haven't yet found anyone who could read them for me. I love the book, so old, aging, spine loose with worn love...and I have never read it. I have read the first two chapters a million times. Why can't I ever make it past that point?? Maybe because I hated the movie. They should redo it with good actresses this time.
The Hiding Place
This is the one book on the list that I truly lament not having read yet. Corrie ten Boom is an amazing woman, so I should want to read her story for myself right? Apparently: wrong. I am intimidated by this book because of all the feels I know it will make me feel. Too many.
The Great Gatsby
Sometimes being in Honors English in high school can be detrimental to your reading education. We never read the 'classics', including the Great Gatsby. I always told myself whenever it came up that I would read it eventually. Then the new movie was coming out and I wanted to read it first.......still haven't done it. What is a Gatsby anyways??
Lord of the Flies
Again, a book that honors english skipped over (What did I read instead?? Sheesh!). I never wanted to go back and read it because I figured it was something dumb like Hatchet or Island of the Blue Dolphins. I could never stand books like that. Apparently it is a little more post-apocalyptic? Still not sure. But I know I should read it. eventually. just to sound like an intelligent book reader.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief is one of those books that I am sure everyone but me has read. I remember reading a sample on the Kindle and thinking it sounded creepy or wondering how it was going to relate to books at all. I never bought it.
Gone Girl
I own this one in hardcover. I think I bought it from Amazon when they were having a sale on bestsellers. I had good intentions on reading it. Then, I saw tons of mixed reviews. And I found out it has a bit of a mystery. For some reason, I have to be in the right mood to read a mystery. That mood hasn't struck lately.
The Casual Vacancy
I think the reason this book intimates me so much is because I don't actually want to read it. But you sorta have to, if you are a fan of J.K. Rowling. I want to support her as she tries to break away from Harry Potter. I heard this book isn't all that awesome though, and perhaps has some violence in it? I think if I ever stumble on this book for free or at the library, then maybe I will wander in.
Anna Karenina
I meant to read this book before I even knew they were making it into a movie. I swear. Years ago it was on my list. And then another year....and then another...yeah. The sheer size of this is daunting. I know it will be involved as well as it is an older book and the writing is probably more dry and hard to swallow. Maybe I will just watch the movie??
The Illiad and The Odyssey
Yes. I think this one is understandable. I don't think I will be able to convince myself to read it anytime soon. But perhaps when the kid(s) are grown up and moved out.
Little Women
I own a really old copy of this book. The date is in roman numerals and I haven't yet found anyone who could read them for me. I love the book, so old, aging, spine loose with worn love...and I have never read it. I have read the first two chapters a million times. Why can't I ever make it past that point?? Maybe because I hated the movie. They should redo it with good actresses this time.
The Hiding Place
This is the one book on the list that I truly lament not having read yet. Corrie ten Boom is an amazing woman, so I should want to read her story for myself right? Apparently: wrong. I am intimidated by this book because of all the feels I know it will make me feel. Too many.
The Great Gatsby
Sometimes being in Honors English in high school can be detrimental to your reading education. We never read the 'classics', including the Great Gatsby. I always told myself whenever it came up that I would read it eventually. Then the new movie was coming out and I wanted to read it first.......still haven't done it. What is a Gatsby anyways??
Lord of the Flies
Again, a book that honors english skipped over (What did I read instead?? Sheesh!). I never wanted to go back and read it because I figured it was something dumb like Hatchet or Island of the Blue Dolphins. I could never stand books like that. Apparently it is a little more post-apocalyptic? Still not sure. But I know I should read it. eventually. just to sound like an intelligent book reader.
Those are my most intimidating books. What books scare you a little??
Great list, Rebecca and Little Women get good, you just have to get to the middle, stick with it! I can't seem to make it through Les Mis... I've been trying to read it since I was in college, but am always distract-able - besides I've seen the play more than I'd like to admit and the movie wasn't horrible either, so now I'm pushing it way down on my list!
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I doubt I will ever make it to Les Mis. I think that is one where the movie/play will just have to be good enough.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement on Rebecca and Little Women; I am now resolving to finish one of the two before 2014!