Some new insights

I'm now on day eight of my challenge and I'm still right on schedule, although I am feeling the strain a bit more. It's rewarding, but also tricky to read a book EVERYDAY. 

Since my last posting, I have read Boxer, Beetle by Ned Beauman and Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman. I love Gaiman and this was no different from his previous works in terms of being incredibly entertaining. The real surprise was Boxer, Beetle. I read Beauman's second novel, The Teleportation Accident last year and it had a great premise, but the execution was merely good, not great. This, however, which was his debut, is near perfect. I can't really describe it very well other than to say that involves beetles, Nazis, Jewish boxers and a dual narrative. It's fantastic, so just trust me on this one and read it.

I have had an interesting realization in the past few days. I have had a Kindle for 3 1/2 years now and I absolutely love it; I have still read physical books off-and-on, from time to time, but not nearly as many as I used to read. Since starting this challenge, I have read six physical books and I've come to realize that I miss them and have really enjoyed reading the "old" format. I'm certainly not going to give up my Kindle anytime soon, but I'm beginning to understand why people still prefer the paper copies instead of the electronic ones. 

Hangin' in there

So, we're now on Day 5 of the Reading Challenge and I'm keeping up with it.

Day 3 was the very readable, entertaining YA novel, Liar and Spy.

Day 4 was the dreadful French graphic novel, Barrel of Monkeys, which I would advise avoiding at all costs. I love sick humor and I'm even saying that...

Today, I'm reading the up until recently out-of-print Speedboat, from the 1970's, which is quite the wild ride. It's very reminiscent of the New York style of writing of that period. It reminds me of Updike and others of his ilk. It even reads a bit like Bob Dylan lyrics in parts...

Day Two...Daunting but pretty simple, so far

Yesterday, I read the first volume of Y: The Last Man by Brian Vaughn and Pia Guerra, which is considered to be one of the finest graphic novels of the last 25 years, possibly even ever. I would have to agree. I don't read a lot of graphic novels, but when I do, I typically enjoy them. That's an understatement with this one. I can't wait to continue reading this series. Part of what's great about this reading project is that I'm reading things I'm not sure I would have otherwise.

Oh, and things are going smoothly, so far... It's a bit daunting to know that I'm going to read a book everyday when I get up, but it's going really well at this point.

First Day...One significant change

I kicked things off yesterday by reading, "Hyperbole and a Half" by Allie Brosh, which was good, but not quite the height of perfection that it has been purported to be.

As of right now, things are moving right on schedule.

I have changed one aspect of the challenge: all books must now be at least 100 pages, not 60 anymore.