Jun 3, 2009
Wish I’d said that {03 June 09}
I think that having learned our letters we should read the best that is in literature, and not be forever repeating our a b abs, and words of one syllable, in the fourth or fifth classes, sitting on the lowest and foremost form all our lives. {Henry David Thoreau}
There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired man who wants a book to read. {G.K. Chesterton}
The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression, and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cast out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived. {Howard Pyle}
More...
Gotham Writers' Workshop : recommended reading lists to "expand your knowledge of both the craft and business of writing."
- Recommended reading lists for children.
- "What Should I Read Next?" website offers a personalized recommendation.
- Bartleby : great books online. A huge collection.
- NYTimes : best seller lists.
- Mortimer J. Adler's list of books to read (the Western Canon).
- Harold Bloom's list of books (the Western Canon).
- A whole collection of reading lists: Western Canon, Eastern literature, Columbia's reading list, more.
- Gender-based selection? 75 Books Every Woman Should Read. Hmmm.
- Tips for reading more books: how to be a literary glutton.
- Create your virtual bookshelf, show off what you're reading, get recommendations, be my friend on Shelfari.
Unfortunately I've learned over 66 years that "routine" is not a word in my vocabulary...though I admire those who can stick with one!
*mingle*