It's been a while, but after a long absence, I've decided to try blogging again. This will be my third attempt at blogging. Third time's the charm right?
My former blogs, (Matt's Tech Blog, and Personal Vision), both ended in complete failure. I think that's because I couldn't figure out what exactly I wanted to talk about.
My journalism professors have been telling me to start blogging about something, because it's good practice and exposure. Thus I've tried twice, but nothing really worked.
Just last week, as I was restarting my Twitter account, (as soon as I find a way for people to follow me, I'll post it on here) I was finishing a great novel; Q & A by Vikas Swarup, I realized that the one thing I love to talk about more than anything is a good book.
Then it hit me: I'll start a literacy blog, where I can be a critic about the books I read, and possibly start up conversations about all the amazing and horrific novels out there.
So just some basics to my blog, I'm probably going to focus on contemporary literature, recently published. I also love hearing suggestions as well, and I'll try any genre. Anytime I mention a book, I'll link it to the Amazon page (I'm not getting any money for this, but maybe someday :-) ) and the author's home page, so you can see what novel I'm talking about and who wrote it.
I'll start each blog with a basic synopsis, then dive into the heart of the book. Now I'm not an English professor, or teacher. I barely understand the English language. But I enjoy talking about books and stories, so bare with me. It's always suppose to be a discussion.
Right now I plan on doing three reviews before the end of May, one on Q & A, City of Thieves by David Benioff and Fight Club by Chuck Palahnuck.
Feel free to let me know of a book you'd like me to read. And if you happen to know a few people who like a good reading discussion, pass this blog around. A good story is worth sharing.
