Monday, December 23, 2013

Checking My List

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I see that near the end of 2012, my first year of Belle, Book, and Candle, I set a goal for myself to read short stories, plays, and one of The Russians this year.

 I have missed that exalted objective by a mile! OK, maybe three miles. I did read a few compilations of mystery short stories, but not one play nor one Russian author.

 So be it. 

 To my credit, over the past year I have read books by many new (to me) authors and have been delighted with some of those finds. I remember, also, that I tried new books by some favorite authors and was sorely disappointed and didn't finish reading a few of them. 

 I think next year I will keep a list of Books Begun But Abandoned.

 I am reviewing the books read in 2013 and soon will come up with my favorites for the year. (I am most likely the last person to do so!) What shall I call them? Belle's Best? Belle's Beloveds? Belle's Blue-Ribbon Books? 
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6 comments:

  1. Lark December 23, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    What about belles-lettres? (My French isn't great, but I think I spelled that right.)

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    1. BelleDecember 24, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      What a great suggestion, Lark. Aren't you the clever one!

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  2. skiourophileDecember 23, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    I think the more alliteration the better: Belle's Best Beloved Brilliant Blue-Ribbon Books? Have a sparklingly wonderful Christmas and a book-filled and joyous New Year.

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    1. BelleDecember 24, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      Vicki, I like your 'in for a penny, in for a pound' attitude! Really, words are free so why not use all of them!

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. I am sure there will be many books for both of us in 2014!

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  3. Kathy A. JohnsonDecember 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I'm so glad to have made your acquaintance this year, Belle. I feel we have some similar tastes in reading. I frequently start the year with grand plans for reading (and other areas of life!) and abandon them partway through. Whatever you decide to call it, I look forward to reading your list of favorites.

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    1. BelleDecember 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM

      Thank you, Kathy, for being such a thoughtful visitor to BB&C. We do seem to like the same books and I enjoy your comments. I never imagined when I began writing here two years ago that I would make so many friends. What a delightful surprise. I look forward to our 'conversations' in 2014.

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