Try a new blog: A Year of Reading the World
The other day I stumbled on this wonderful blog by Ann Morgan: A Year of Reading the World.
The first post I read: Tips for reading outside your comfort zone. It’s terrific!
I needed this. I’ve often thought about the randomness of my reading choices. I’m satisfied with my reading habits, yet it’s unnerving to realise what a miniscule sample of the world’s published books I even hear about, let alone read. I particularly like novels in translation from any country, but I also read novels recommended by friends, novels shortlisted for major literary prizes and novels by authors who have pleased me in the past. The nerd in me yearns for a reading list that is structured—by me, not by anyone else. I know, incompatible goals, ay?
The quest to read a book from every country
Ann Morgan’s “Year of” began with an epiphany and became a phenomenon. Her blog has 35,500 followers, with good reason.
TED talk: My year reading a book from every country in the world
If you’re a reader, I think you’ll be delighted by what Ann Morgan has to say, both in her TED talk and in her blog.
Oh, and one more thing. When Ann Morgan gives advice on blogging, let us prick up our ears and listen.
When I first started blogging I determined to read a novel from each country where a reader had seen my writing. Sadly I eventually gave it up as the list got too long and I failed to find a book from some places. Thanks for the link to her page.
What a goal! You might be able to complete it now.
LOL. But what about Montenegro!
I followed Ann Morgan’s blog whilst she was in process of writing her book Reading the World – I went quite mad and bought a copy. Her blog & book certainly encouraged me to read translated writers from around the world, that I wouldn’t otherwise have known about. Highly recommended to readers, who long for ‘something different’.
Then you were way ahead of me! She is inspirational,isn’t she?