Reading is something that I have resumed after so many years in 2012. One of the best thing I have done in 2012. Thanks to all my blog friends who have inspired me with all your reviews. Yayyyy, so I have a list too 
SnS, Smitha, Scribby, RM, Swaram – a beeg thanks to all you lovely ladies.
My primary source is the local library that’s 3.5 minutes away by walk from my home. Can it get any better? The library will top my “to be missed” list when I move out from this place. The people there are so friendly and the best part is even if the book is not available at their branch they help you to get the book from other branches. If I need a place to spend few hours all alone then my feet will invariably turn towards this library.
I also refer this site for recommendations - http://bondwithbooks.wordpress.com/
They have books categorized based on reviewer’s rating which makes it easier to choose. They are doing an amazing job.
Not to mention Adi is my tracker. We share bookmarks, we discuss about the book I read, she sets target for me, we challenge each other, when we read together at bedtime (I mean both sit next to each other and read our own books) she will share interesting snippets from her book that is followed by giggles and clueless M (the man who touches books only to pass it over). I love these moments and I love that lamp next to my bed that glows during our bedtime reading every day night.
Without further ado here is my list from 2012.
1. Steve Jobs – by Walter Issacson
2. Parthiban Kanavu (Tamil) – by Kalki
3. The Palace of Illusions – by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
4. The most beautiful thing – by Fiona Robyn
5. How to Eat a Cupcake – by Meg Donohue
6. The White Tiger – by Aravind Adiga
7. The Twentieth Wife – by Indu Sundaresan
8. The Feast of Roses – by Indu Sundaresan
9. Shadow Princess – by Indu Sundaresan
10. In the Convent of Little flowers – by Indu Sundaresan
My nose is now buried into
11. The Splendor of Silence – by Indu Sundaresan
Kalki’s other novels and Shiva trilogy are on my list for 2013. More suggestions are welcome…
Tracking my reading here - http://anisnest.wordpress.com/books-we-read/anis-list/
Jan 10, 2013 @ 01:30:33
Sigh! I so so wish seriously wish I can do that with R ‘both of us reading our own books at bed time’ that for me, will be my biggest achievement as a parent!
Today, I read and she listens!
I loved this post Ani
and 3.5 minutes from home..gah! I am jealous
Jan 10, 2013 @ 09:52:28
very soon RM.. just hold on to it..
I will so so so miss this library when I move out
Jan 10, 2013 @ 01:47:34
Wow, that’s a great location! If I were you, I wouldn’t move to another place!
jadechristyn @ Bookish Feelings Recorded
Jan 10, 2013 @ 09:53:41
this is one of the reason we were stuck to this apartment for past 5 years..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 03:35:05
Wow…impressive list that was.. How was Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson. I am yet to start this one. The book is lying on my shelf.
Jan 10, 2013 @ 10:33:25
honestly Steve Jobs was dry and I struggled to finish it.. Its good for one time read for people who want to know the other side of him..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 03:57:57
I have read all of Indu’s books except In the Convent of Little Flowers. It’s so damn expensive here and don’t seem to get it in any library too
Gud luck with the reading in 2013
Jan 10, 2013 @ 10:34:04
oh good.. how was “Splendor of Silence”? I just started with it..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 23:43:36
Its good, though I love the Feast of Roses the best
Jan 13, 2013 @ 23:06:17
who wouldn’t love the mesmerizing Mehrunnisa haan? whattay woman.. It will make anyone who reads to yearn for a such a love shared by Jehangir and Mehrunnisa..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 06:08:50
Now that is Impressive for sure , Well done.
Jan 10, 2013 @ 10:34:39
thanks Bikram.. hope I will keep up with the same this year..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 20:21:35
I really am eyeing the books by Indu Sundaresan
I loved reding about how you and Adi read together and the lamp and the library ! I can really understand how attached you must have become and what a big role all this plays in your happy life
Jan 13, 2013 @ 23:03:13
go for it kismi.. you wouldn’t regret at least for Mehrunnisa and the richness of Mughal empire.. I am sure once you read one book of the series you will be determined to finish all of them..
Jan 10, 2013 @ 23:54:06
Nice list, I want to pick few from this and start reading..
Jan 13, 2013 @ 23:07:04
go ahead LF.. start with Indu’s trilogy. you will love it..
Jan 11, 2013 @ 00:56:40
How sweet is that, reading along with your daughter? I am almost there with Big G:) And living walking distance to the library, I would never move!! Btw, have read only White Tiger from your list
Jan 13, 2013 @ 23:10:13
I love reading along with her.. hope it continues for many many many more years
White tiger depicts the true face of India right? The Balram Halwai character still lingers on my mind once in a while..
Jan 11, 2013 @ 01:00:15
You gave me a few more books to bookmark for reading!
Thank you!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 23:10:58
Seriously? You are picking books from my list? I am honored SnS.. you are my inspiration..