In addition to the 101 in 1001 challenge, I'm doing the 50 Book Challenge again this year. It's moving here from my LJ because I think it's more relevant here than there, where it was kind of cluttering things up.
My rules: Re-reading definitely counts. In fact, I'm going to be doing a lot of that this year. Books I started reading last year but finish this year count for this year. Every book counts as one, no matter how long or short it is. Every book is rated on a scale of one to five stars and is accompanied by a short review.
The rating scale:
1 star: Terrible. A waste of time and money. You couldn't pay me to read it again. (Heart of Darkness, Wuthering Heights)
2 stars: Below average. Poorly written or just boring. (White Teeth, A Cavern of Black Ice)
3 stars: Average. Worth one read, but probably won't merit a second. (Sing the Four Quarters, Atonement)
4 stars: Above average. Pretty well written, pretty good story, probably with scenes that will be read again even if the whole book is not. (Hearts in Atlantis, Kushiel's Mercy)
5 stars: Excellent. What I call "top-shelf," because that's where I keep these. Great writing, great story, probably sucked me in for days at a time. Definitely worth another read. (The Terror, Brethren: Raised by Wolves)
The List - 2009
1 - Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier 5/5
This book, fourth in the Sevenwaters series, was an absolutely lovely read. The author has a real talent for writing interesting romances that sweep you off your feet while remaining relatable. She also does a fantastic job bringing in Irish history, culture, and folklore. I honestly didn't want this book to end. I loved the characters, and the story was excellently paced and definitely gripping. The best part? She certainly made it sound like there are more Sevenwaters books to come, and I will dance with joy if that's the case.
