Questions about the books you read....

Are you one that remembers details about books, even years later ?

Im not Well, I do remember books that really move me or touch me in some way. I remember lots of details, but not specific page by page things. and this bothers me

So Ive thought about (yeah right, who we kidding) I really want to write my own reviews/journals, etc. Writing helps me get my thoughts out.

For a while, I was writing reviews on amazon, I figure that's a way to write out how I felt about the book, as well as give others my feedback (And actually Jodi Picoult emailed me many years ago !!!!!! TOtally long, friendly, personable email thanking me for such a touching review of her book )

SO 2nd question is, do you document what you read in any way, or am I the Queen of Dorkesses

Re: Questions about the books you read....

As for the first question...it depends. If I've read a book multiple times-- and there are many because I'm (well, *was*) a HS English teacher for 10 years--I do recall minute details. For example, I know Catcher in the Rye backwards and forwards and--I kid you not--I get lines from plays like Hamlet and The Crucible stuck in my head like people do with songs. Otherwise, I really don't recall books so well. I'm the same way with movies.

Second question...I'm a dork too! I've been keeping a book journal since 1997. I write down the titles, authors and dates I've read all the books. If the spirit moves me, I'll add some commentary. Glad I'm not alone!

Re: Questions about the books you read....

I love that Jodi wrote to you!! that's awesome