As writers we are encouraged to read a variety of books, this helps expand our writing style. I went to a second hand book market last week (a wonderful place to visit in Cyprus LOL), and asked the lady to select 6 random books for me from her bargain bin.
My mission is to read them all, regardless of whether the cover appeals or the print too small. I want to see different styles, and hear different ways author's talk to their readers.
What did I get?
The funny thing is that unconsciously I have listed them by the colour, picture and type that appeals to me the most! I wonder if I will complete my mission or will the first four only get read? Perseverance, now there's a word. Application and commitment are two more but are they in my dictionary? :)
11 Comments:
You can't write modern fiction if you don't read it! I think that was the best piece of advice I have ever been given about writing style.
I used to belong to one of those book of the month clubs so my library is extensive. I reread them sometimes when I don't have anything new to read. I've always been an avid reader.
I looked at the western one and cringed, I am not a fan. My challenge must be met, I must read it.
Glynis, I had to laugh when I read your comment about the Zane Grey. :o) It's very old--this coming from someone who's read nearly all his many books--and since you're not a fan of westerns, I wish you much luck getting through it. ;o)
Hey, you never know, you're next story idea might come from reading that book. :)
A few months ago our local library had their book sale and I picked up some books. One of the books is called kidnapped. I figured it was the typical story of a child being kidnapped etc etc, but it's about different kidnapping cases. It's totally out of the box for me. Usually, I get into Nora Roberts or Danielle Steel. I've been widening my horizon with the books now.
Glynnis- That is too funny. I would take the last two and leave the others for you! I made myself read Pride and Prejudice last year. Was I good?
Thank you all for dropping by.
Still keep moving the country and western to the bottom. Desiree if a novel idea comes from it, I will let you know! Well a title has come from it already!! Well what do you know, I am writing this and it popped into my head :)
Joan, I love that book...wanna swap? LOL. Yes you did well.
Devon I went to your blog, you are recommending reading westerns???!LOL
Momschoice,I think a change of reading matter is good, Your kidnapped is a bit different to your norm.
Yeeehah...no don't get excited I put it back at the bottom again.
I've read a couple of westerns that I really loved! Maybe you will enjoy that one. Happy Reading!
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