New Year's READolution

As I've said before, I don't make resolutions for a new year. But I do have an outline for what I would like to achieve with my reading.

I buy a lot of books, and I read a lot of books. When I buy a new one, the one I bought previously gets put on a shelf in favor of my shiny new toy. I have a lot of good books in my TBR pile and I want to get started on them. So rather than read the newest book, I grabbed a selection of over forty books to read this year, in addition to my regular reading. My "regular reading" includes Harry Potter, which I reread, and will reread for the rest of my life. I also read at least one mystery every week, and another piece of fiction that strikes my fancy.

Today I pulled a variety of books from my TBR and selected certain ones.









Most of the books I pulled are childrens or young adult, and most are the first book in a series. Some were reccommended, others I decided to take a chance on them based on the synopsis and genre. I can easily read all forty-two books in addition to my "free choice" for want of a better word.

My biggest challenge now is choosing which book to choose first.







Looking over the list, I chose Artemis Fowl Book One by Eoin Colfer. And that will be in addition to The Philosopher's Stone, The Shining, Vampirates 4, and The Lost Hero, all of which are my current reads.

It's going to be a busy year.

And a Geeky New Year

I don't resolve to do anything in a new year. I do what I need to, when I need to. Sure, there are areas of my life that need work, but they aren't things that are urgent.

What I will do this year is keep a list of nerdy things I do every day. I plan to jot down a couple notes every night before bed, just before I settle in to read. It will be part of my routine just as brushing my teeth, putting on pajamas and other bedtime rituals are. There isn't any real goal here, I would just like to see after one year how many things I do that are essential to my nerdy make-up. On the list will be things as mundane as watching a Sci-Fi show, reading fantasy, or shopping in a comic book store, to as big as dressing up for a midnight premier or planning and going on a geeky vacation.

This idea came to me last night as I was getting in bed. I spent New Year's Eve with my Twi-Fi group. It's a name I made up for my bookish group pf friends that love Sci-Fi/Fantasy and all bonded over Twilight. We all talked about our usual things such as Harry Potter, Star Trek, comic book heroes, and which books we are currently reading. There was a lull and all I could think was "I want midnight to get here so I can go home and keep reading Starfleet Academy." I don't know why that stuck with me, but I wanted to write it down. I happened to have a notebook and pen at my bedside and I began my list. I call it my "Captain's Log" and the first entry reads "Creating this journal".

Today's entry will include watching an Indiana Jones marathon, organizing my books, and shopping at Barnes & Noble. By 12/31/11 I plan to have a notebook that will tell the story of who I am.

We Wish You a Nerdy Christmas

This year was one of the best when measured by gifts received. I love books, so anytime I get a new book it is a very special treat. Santa (and friends and family) were very generous this year and are keeping my library full and exciting. I also received some other fun trinkets as well.




I love most genres of fiction, and many different types of nonfiction and literature as well. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Mystery, Young Adult, Essays, Humor, Poetry, Geography, Travel, Biography... I can find something in most bookstore sections that I would enjoy reading.






Every nerd loves an action figure or two. And when one is SNAPE and one is THOR, well that is excellent.






Board games rank high on the wish list of many nerds. I got a cool Harry Potter chess set. I don't know how to play chess - yet - but I do plan to learn in the coming year. Bananagrams and Literati are also great games to have on hand. I grew up playing Po-Ke-No and hope my friends want to play. We can play for M&Ms!





What nerd doesn't love comics? I was happy to receive more Fables volumes. And I can now get to learn about Hal Jordan in preparation for the Green Lantern movie coming out in June.





Magic d20 of Destiny. It's like a Magic 8 Ball for nerds.






Someone really likes David Sedaris - and thinks that I will, too.







This a really cool Indiana Jones book. It has flaps with fun stuff, papers that come out and other interactive elements. I got a Darth Vader M&Ms dispenser. Awesome! And a really neat Captain America truck, too.






Some gifts for book lovers including a Personal Library Kit, book labels, and books of course!






Abraham Lincoln is one of my favorite presidents, so books about him make a great addition to my library. One is even a 3-D book that includes glasses. Way cool!






I love ghosts and other things paranormal, so books about haunted places, dead celebrities and other things macabre fascinate me.







All children, except one, grow up. Peter Pan is one of my very favorite stories. I collect Peter Pan books, any edition, any condition. Whenever I go to a used books tore the first title I look for is Peter Pan. I am super-thrilled when someone gives me a copy of Peter Pan, it's more exciting than a piece of jewelry. I didn't have any of these four versions in my library.






Yo-ho, yo-ho, some pirate's swag for me. I love pirates, so this is great booty.










Iron Man pajama pants! Gryffindor pajama pants! Chewbacca slippers!











Vampires are a favorite topic. I enjoy the lighthearted stories, the scary, terrifying ones, and even ones about vampires that sparkle.








Harry Potter goodies! Flair! Lego! Playing cards, and a special edition of Tales of Beedle the Bard







The entire set of Harry Potter British edition in hardcover!






All seven Harry Potter audio books! I can't wait to listen!





It was a very Merry Christmas for me. I must have been a good girl!