My birthday is one week from today and I created a small wishlist of books that I'd love to get for my birthday. Even if it's just one or two, I'd still be happy :)
1. The Illumination by Kevin Brockmeier: This novel has been praised for it's use of artistry and imagination and I've wanted to read it since March.
2. Delusions of Gender by Cordelia Fine: A look at the "delusions" concerning gender differences.
3. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaimen: I've had this one on my TBR since last year and I still haven't found it. I think it would be great for the RIP challenge.
4. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: This one actually comes out on my birthday so most likely I'll end up buying it afterwards, but I can't help but put it on this list.
5. In The Garden of Beasts by Eric Larson: Narrative non-fiction that takes place during WWII - I've heard many great things about this book.
6. The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach: Everyone is talking about this debut novel and I'm interested to check it out.
7. The Submission by Amy Waldman: "Ten years after 9/11, a dazzling, kaleidoscopic novel reimagines it's aftermath ."
8. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle: I've heard this isn't for the faint of heart, but if you can pull through it, it's worth it.
9. Windows on the World by Frederic Beigbeder: I've had this book on my radar for awhile and I think it would be an eye-opening read in light of the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
10. His Dark Materials Trilogy by Philip Pullman: I have heard marvelous things about this trilogy from many book bloggers so I'm thinking it's a must-read.
3. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaimen: I've had this one on my TBR since last year and I still haven't found it. I think it would be great for the RIP challenge.
4. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: This one actually comes out on my birthday so most likely I'll end up buying it afterwards, but I can't help but put it on this list.
5. In The Garden of Beasts by Eric Larson: Narrative non-fiction that takes place during WWII - I've heard many great things about this book.
6. The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach: Everyone is talking about this debut novel and I'm interested to check it out.
7. The Submission by Amy Waldman: "Ten years after 9/11, a dazzling, kaleidoscopic novel reimagines it's aftermath ."
8. I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive by Steve Earle: I've heard this isn't for the faint of heart, but if you can pull through it, it's worth it.
9. Windows on the World by Frederic Beigbeder: I've had this book on my radar for awhile and I think it would be an eye-opening read in light of the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
10. His Dark Materials Trilogy by Philip Pullman: I have heard marvelous things about this trilogy from many book bloggers so I'm thinking it's a must-read.
I hope you get quite a few of these books (or all of them!) for your birthday!
ReplyDeleteHope you get your birthday book wishes come true!
ReplyDeleteRead WINDOWS...this is really a weird book. Not very wrenching or emotional. It's worth a try though.
ReplyDeleteI saw The Graveyard Book everywhere at Powell's but didn't get it... now I'm kicking myself in the pants. Hope you get all of these!
ReplyDeleteI like your style- hopefully your family and friends will take note! As if I have any sway over them, I so highly recommend His Dark Materials trilogy because omg they're AMAZE!
ReplyDeleteGood choices. I almost bought the Graveyard Book recently. I wish I had. I also forgot my book list when I went to Powells, otherwise I would have bought The Submission.
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday!
Yay for the Night Circus and His Dark Materials! Hope you get them all :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Birthday Brenna and I hope you get a title or two from the list. Sadly I do not have copies of any of them or I would be sending something your way.
ReplyDeleteI just have to tell you, I finished The Night Circus ARC a few minutes ago, and it was breathtaking. I hugged and kissed the book (ridiculous but totally necessary).
ReplyDeleteAlso, The Graveyard Book is FABULOUS!
A very happy birthday -- early!