Comments on: booklit in 2008 http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/ a literary handout Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:23:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die | mostpopularbooks http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-282 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die | mostpopularbooks Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:05:04 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-282 [...] 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die Posted on March 30, 2011 by voginbiz These books are not selected by booklit, but are taken from the book entitled 1,001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Buy from Amazon: UK | US) , which, if it doesn’t inspire you to read them will at least give you the tools to convince people you have. The original blog posting regarding this list and its purpose on booklit can be found here. [...]

]]> By: Stewart http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-281 Stewart Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:36:14 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-281 Yes, it’s not the best list ever and I’d purposely go out of my way to avoid Coelho after the pap that was The Alchemist. But it does serve as an interesting guideline.

What was interesting about it was that after complaints about so many authors – Auster, Roth, etc – making so many appearances in the list, a new edition of the book was released that dropped over 200 titles and replaced them with a more balanced list that included plenty of titles from around the world, some of which are out of print. I’ve been meaning to update the list for some time, and should perhaps do so soon.

]]> By: Tony S http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-280 Tony S Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:24:03 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-280 I happpened to catch a look at this book, “1001 Books to Read Before You Die” at my local library, and selected the book “The Devil and Miss Prym” by Paolo Coehlo which was one of the books they listed. It was the worst book I read in 2009. I don’t think this book is a reasonable guide for quality reading.

]]> By: Jeanne http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-279 Jeanne Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:45:36 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-279 Just found the list for the 1001 books. Better get started. I have 3 already sitting here to read. Get through about 3 a week and so better take time picking. When my time comes to go I don’t think will be able to take books with me.

]]> By: Stewart http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-278 Stewart Sun, 18 May 2008 19:12:44 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-278 Thanks, jen. It’s not a priority read – more one that if I see it in the library, I’ll pick it up. I need to push on, actually, with the list. I’ve read another three of them recently, but haven’t reviewed them as I’ve just had a period of blog lethargy/burnout that I hope I’m getting over now. It’s still a long way to go though. :(

]]> By: jen http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-277 jen Sun, 18 May 2008 19:07:50 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-277 The Ardal O’Hanlon book is actually very good. I’m surprised that he hasn’t had more recognition for this aspect of his career. I’ve read roughly 120 of the books so far and while I have no intention of trying to read them all every 4th or 5th book I read would tend to be from the book. I have to say it has introduced me to books and authors I otherwise may not have considered.

]]> By: jem http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-276 jem Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:18:40 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-276 This sounds like a great endeavour. A few years ago I try to read through a few more on that UK ‘Big Reads’ list that came out. I didnt get very far.

I’ve looked at this book in the shops, its appealling but a bit pressuring with its deathly toll. Instead I bought a friend Time Outs ’1000 books to change your life’ – which seems a more gentle approach.

]]> By: steffee http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-275 steffee Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:59:08 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-275 Jeez, no! No way. Er, no offence or anything hehe.

]]> By: Stewart http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-274 Stewart Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:23:49 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-274 Yes, you can link. You joining me on the ‘challenge’, steffee?

]]> By: steffee http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-273 steffee Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:47:55 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-273 I’ve read 112 of the 1,001 which is 11.19%. I need to read 16 a year to complete my literary education, to cover the lot before I die.

Free spreadsheet of the list (er, are we allowed links…) http://johnandsheena.co.uk/books/?page_id=42

]]> By: steffee http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-272 steffee Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:43:55 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-272 Wow, you don’t do things by halves, do you?

For what it’s worth, I thought the Haddon was alright. It was different enough to warrant a read from most people, anyway. I agree that some authors (such as your examples of Auster and McEwan) are over-represented, particularly as I don’t like either of their works, and am sure I can’t be the only one!

But yay to reading challenges!

]]> By: Beth http://www.booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-271 Beth Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:02:01 +0000 http://booklit.com/blog/2008/01/01/booklit-in-2008/#comment-271 With so many titles to choose from, and plenty of time, it’s doubtful you’d feel hemmed in. Bravo Stewart and I’m glad you placed that link there. I had read the list on your blog one other time but was unable to access it. It’s a great reference.

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