Spring is here, and I’ve already started my spring reading, but I’m pretty excited because Spring Break is right around the corner, and, being a teacher at a year-round school, I get the entire month of April off! That’s a whole lot of time for reading and blogging! Last year, I read 28 books during Spring Break. Woot! So, here are ten of the books that I’m most looking forward to reading in the spring.
1. Re-reads of The Dark Tower series–Wizard and Glass, The Wolves of the Calla, and The Dark Tower graphic novel series
I’m trying to read a book per month from this series, and these are the books slated to be read before June!
2. The Wind through the Keyhole by Stephen King
To be released in late April, I can’t wait to see what was going on with the Ka-Tet that was so important that King had to release an entirely new novel to fit between Wizard and Glass and The Wolves of the Calla. This ought to be good!
3. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and/or The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
These are both very long books, and I can’t yet decide which one I want to read for my classic in April. The Canterbury Tales is a re-read, but it can be very difficult. The Forsyte Saga is long, but very engaging, something that might be more useful in the hot summer months. Not sure yet, but I know that I’ll enjoy both.
4. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley or The Iliad by Homer
Again,
I can’t decide which one I want to read in May. The Iliad can be difficult, so it all depends upon how much brain power I have available in May. I’m not even sure that I want to read Brave New World, but it is certainly easier than The Iliad.
5. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
Man, the Sookie books have been disappointing in the last two years, but that doesn’t mean I’m giving up on the series. I always read the new book in May, and this year won’t be any different. I have to see what’s going on in Bon Temps.
6. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
I read Divergent in December, and liked it. I can’t turn my back on a series…I’ll see what happens next.
7. Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides or The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
One or both of these will be read in the spring. Don’t know yet which one it will be.
8. Re-reads of The Walking Dead graphic novel series by Robert Kirkman
I need to refresh my memory on this series, and then pick up where I left off with the comics! Last time I read, I was at a major cliffhanger! It’s been months since I left off.
9. Continued reading of Locke & Key graphic novel series by Joe Hill
I only read the first three volumes in February, and I loved them. I need to keep going before I forget, like I did with The Walking Dead!
10. Continued reading of The Portable Dorothy Parker
I’ll probably be reading this all year, but that doesn’t mean I’m not always looking forward to the next short story, poem, or essay offered in this collection.
Tanya Patrice
Insurgent is one of those books I want to get to soon as well. A few others on your list look tempting too – especially the new Stephen King book. I loved The Dark Tower series … although I was a little mad at the ending!
borkadventures
Yeah, the ending of the Dark Tower is like the finale of Lost–some people hate it, some love it. I was kind of amused by it…I’m really enjoying re-reading the series just because I’m reading it with a new purpose–I know more about what’s going on, so I know what to pay particular attention to. It’s been really fun! I recommend that, when you get a chance, you re-read them!
ambertesia
Great post! I love both The Canterbury Tales and The Forsyte Saga, but totally agree that they’re lengthy reads. There was a really excellent TV adaptation a few years ago here in the UK of TFS, maybe you could mix and match and perhaps read one of the books and watch the TV adaptation of the other..? Have a great day!
borkadventures
Thanks! I saw the BBC version of The Forsyte Saga when it was on here in the states on Masterpiece Classic, and I loved it, so I know I’m going to love the novel! My plan is to watch the series again after I finish the book. Who knows, maybe I could read both in April, if I have time. It just depends upon what I’m in the mood for!
ankitthereviewer
You haven’t read The Amazing adventures of kavalier and Clay yet? I thought you have sent me its copy after reading it.
Also, Is walking dead tv series following its graphic novel plot and story?
borkadventures
No, you got my EXTRA copy! I got two copies as gifts in December, so I wanted to share!
Walking Dead series is loosely following the graphic novel. It’s missing a few characters and added in a few characters (Merle, Darryl, T-Dog). Plus some plot points were definitely changed/added in! I recommend both!
ankitthereviewer
The character of shane is killed in graphic novel?
Thanks for sharing the novel, i have started it but reading it very slowly since i am busy with my upcoming exams!!
Kristina
I can’t wait to read INsurgent, that will be moved to the top of my list the day it comes out. I have never read any king book,and I don’t know if I can, I get really scared very easily.
http://kristina-worldofbooks.blogspot.com/2012/03/top-10-tuesdays-14.html
Jac (@ForLoveAndBooks)
I recently read (and reviewed) the Dark Tower series!! I hope you really enjoy them – I loved them!!
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Laura
I didn’t realise The Wind Through The Keyhole slots in between Wizard and Glass and The Wolves of the Calla! How exciting! I think I assumed it was a bit of a pre-The Gunslinger story, so I’m definitely less ‘meh’ about it now!
borkadventures
Well, it might suck, but we have to check it out. It’s our buddies!
Jessica @ Shhh Mommy's Blogging
I can’t believe I forgot about Insurgent, I’ll have to add that as number 11! You’ve definitely got me convinced to check out the Locke and Key series too. Have fun in April, I’d kill for an entire month off to read!
borkadventures
You should check out Locke & Key–I definitely think you would like it!