I forgot to keep updating my 2007 reading list, but I’ve decided to give it another go this year. It’s nice to look back on what you’ve been reading.

I’m unfortunately still recovering from a reading drought, but I’m slowly getting back on track. This has been a very slow start to the year, but at least there’s been quality.

February

A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon

I read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time last year and loved it, so I was excited when I picked this up. I was enthralled with Incident from the first page, but it took me a little longer to get into A Spot of Bother. When I finally did, I found it to be an overall more satisfying read. It’s essentially about an uptight Englishman, who is slowly going mad, and his family, who were arguably mad already. It’s very well written and funny, with a wide range of uniquely-voiced characters. He’s definitely an author to keep an eye on.

January

Choke by Chuck Palahniuk

A tale of a sex-addicted, con artist trying to get a grip on life. This book is full of messed-up people doing messed-up things for messed-up reasons, and it’s great fun. I love the rambling, philosophical mind of the main character. A funny, tragic, and thought-provoking read.