The second to last month of the year! Ah!
November was a writing month, so not as much reading got done, but there were so many gems.
To read what I’ve read this year by month:
January // February // March // April // May // June // July // August // September // October
And here’s November’s list:
52. Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered
53. Circle of Nine: Beltany
54. Population: 485
55. Gone Girl: A Novel
Did you read anything surprisingly good over the holiday break?
This reminded me I still haven’t read either of Austin Kleon’s books! Must get on that soon… :) Also Population 485 looks pretty interesting — I’d never heard of it, so I’m excited to give it a try.
Also, I agree completely with your review of Gone Girl — but I would add that by the end I felt like I had lost some faith in humanity/had to watch some Disney and read some romance novels to regain my sense of optimism. Ugh — definitely not my favorite book.
I’ve been having a bit of bad luck
You will love Austin Kleon, Diana! He is great. The author of Population 485, Michael Perry, is a local WI author – I’ve heard him speak at two different events in the last year and he is a captivating storyteller! I really can’t wait to read an actual book of his, instead of just his columns in the weekly state journal.
Ack, didn’t quite get to finish that thought there! I’ve been having a bit of bad luck with books lately, so would love some more recommendations!
Both of Austin Kleon’s books are on my list! Sadly, I don’t think I’m going to get to them before the end of the year. I’ll have to bump them up to the top for 2015!
I was surprised by how much I liked Gone Girl. I kind of expected to be disappointed, but I read through it in a flash just like you did.
Thanks for taking the time to drop by, Ashley!
I always find that I want to either share everything and not get any work done, or retreat from the whole world and just get work done: Kleon’s books remind that I can do both, at the same time, and with better end results. He really hits so many nails right on the head with his short, fun, information books. Follow him on Instagram for some great blackout poetry!
I’ve seen Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work around and keep meaning to check them out. Have you heard of Spin? Lots of nice anecdotes and exercises (I love writing prompts).
This is a fun project! I love learning what other writers are reading.
I have not heard of Spin, Callie – I’ll have to check it out! I could probably use a writing prompt or two in my life. Austin Kleon’s work is good: all artists (writers, painters, graphic artists) could benefit from reading it. What have you been reading lately?