Reviving the Blog: Books I've Read

It's been a long time since I've written anything here; two years to the day. I'm going to make an attempt to start making regular posts again. One problem with having a blog is figuring out what to write about. My plan is to write something about the book I've just read soon after I finish it. Since I read every evening before I go to sleep, I tend to finish books regularly and this should keep me on a good writing schedule.

My purpose is three-fold:

1. To hone my writing skills by writing regularly. And you all know they need some work.
2. To keep a record of what I've read and when and what thoughts I might have had at the time. Not for any specific reason; just in case I am ever curious later.
3. To offer to my friends and family recommendations of books to read or stay away from. I value my friend's recommendations when deciding what book to read next and I hope others find my opinions useful as well.

Recently I have been reading a lot of fiction: science fiction and fantasy mostly. Although I have plenty of non-fiction books on my shelf, I can never bring myself to start reading one. I think this is because I spend all day reading scientific papers and textbooks related to my research. When I get home I want to let my mind wander in another world for a while. I guess physics has ceased being recreational. So for the time being, I'll mostly be writing about fiction. Your suggestions will always be welcomed.

If you're reading this, it means I've started writing about the first book and it should be posted soon.

Up Next: "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" by Susanna Clarke (2004).