As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago in my post about
killing the post-holiday blues, I’m more than a bit of a bookworm. But I’ve
decided to put this book-devouring nature of mine to good use. To do this, I
devised a simple plan to become more well-rounded in my book selections.
My system is simple. I will alternate between reading :
- a classic novel
- an alternative book (this can be a graphic novel, poetry, essays, or just a post-modern style novel)
- a mind-expanding non fiction
- an industry book – something related to my field (advertising, marketing, writing in general)
- a guilty pleasure
Courtesy of the Ottawa Public Library, and one Christmas
gift, my first 5 have been selected.
A Tree Grows in
Brooklyn – Betty SmithWritten in 1943, this is a classic novel about poverty, alcoholism, sexuality, honesty and the need for optimism and tenacity in early 20th century Brooklyn.
The Complete
Cosmicomics – Italo Calvino
A collection of postmodern short stories loosely following the creation and history of earth and the universe from the point of view of characters that have lived and experienced the entire thing. A major theme is love and evolution. Unlike anything I have ever read, by the genius author of If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler
A collection of postmodern short stories loosely following the creation and history of earth and the universe from the point of view of characters that have lived and experienced the entire thing. A major theme is love and evolution. Unlike anything I have ever read, by the genius author of If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler
The God Delusion –
Richard Dawkins
The blockbuster, non-fiction book by genius Richard Dawkins that argues
that the belief in a “nonexistent personal God” qualifies as a delusion - a
persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence. I
know almost everyone and their mother has read this book, which shows just how
necessary organizing my reading really is.
The Idea Writers –
Teressa Iezzi
This guide to copywriting in the ever-evolving world of
advertising and marketing, discusses the change from the static ad to the
interactive, multiplatform ads of today. Can’t wait to learn what this great
book has to teach me on sharpening my creative writing skills for today’s
changing industry.
And Finally…
The Hunger Games –
Suzanne Collins
It’s finally time I read the book that everyone is talking about. I mean, it’s already an award-winning film. Gosh. This is my chosen guilty pleasure, a novel that people have been rightfully shoving in my face for ages. Apparently once I start, I won’t be stopping till I’ve turned the last page. Looking forward to this one, if for no other reason than to shut up my sister.
It’s finally time I read the book that everyone is talking about. I mean, it’s already an award-winning film. Gosh. This is my chosen guilty pleasure, a novel that people have been rightfully shoving in my face for ages. Apparently once I start, I won’t be stopping till I’ve turned the last page. Looking forward to this one, if for no other reason than to shut up my sister.
Wish me luck!
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