52 weeks, 52 books discussion

Hello all:

So, I've given this a lot of thought and taken your suggestions into account and this is what I've come up with.

You might notice that I've added a picture to the masthead - that is my current to-read pile, the books that have built up over the last year while I've been doing this project. Those books will form the foundation of our reading this year.

So this year, we'll continue to read a book a week, but it will be an eclectic mix of bestsellers, finds, and old favourites. With an emphasis on fiction but some non-fiction too. There is no head to read the books in the order they appear. The great thing about the group is that the discussions continue long after the book has been read. And to make planning easier, and since I'm not tied to the bestseller list anymore, I'll announce two books at once.

So I hope that's good for everyone.

So without further ado, our first two reads are:

1. Wonder by R.J. Palacio: http://amzn.to/1g5MHoB

2. The Fable of Bing by Tim Sandlin: http://amzn.to/1hRm7mM

I read Wonder last year and loved it! A great choice for the new year.

I like this format better! You will love "Wonder." I'll add "The Fable of Bing" to my list.

I've not heard of either of these, so I'm excited to be surprised!

I've already read Wonder after hearing lots about it. All true. A great read!

Yah, looking forward to Wonder! I notice from the picture that you also have Quiet by Susan Cain..this has been on my shelf now too for a good 6-8 months!!

I am going to check with elibraries right now and see if they have these books. It's nice to be in on this right from the beginning this year, hopefully I will be able to read more of the selected books than last year.

Yah very excited!!! this is the best format group that I have found thus far.

Erica wrote: "Yah very excited!!! this is the best format group that I have found thus far."

Aw, thanks!

i got wonder been searching for the other.....from the reviews i am looking forward to it wonder that is....

Is the fable choice available only as an ebook? I'm starting with Wonder, too. Thanks!

Deb wrote: "Is the fable choice available only as an ebook? I'm starting with Wonder, too. Thanks!"

I think there will be print copies of Fable but it's only an e-book for now.

Thanks so much, Catherine!

Thanks Catherine
I looking forward to this year's reads. Now to go look for my copy of Wonder. :D

I am so in for this! Thanks, Catherine, for helping me find such great reads - some I would never have read... On to "Wonder", well after I finish Zelda, still working on the top 10 from last year!