Making a new list of books to read and planning is one of the things I look forward to doing in a brand new year. It feels neat and clean. It makes me feel organised and on top of the world. Of course like any practical person, I know, January 1 isn’t magically going to set everything right but I do it year after year.

Making a new list of books to read and planning is one of the things I look forward to doing in a brand new year. Click To Tweet

Over the past few years, reading has been a very important part of my life. I carry my books everywhere I go and go exploring libraries when on vacation. I am under the spell of words and the authors who churn them. 2016 was a pretty decent reading year and I am hoping when I look back at the list of books I read in 2017 I can smile.

I go exploring new libraries at vacation destinations. Click To Tweet

Read 2017 Plans

My Read 2017 Plans are very different from the previous years. I don’t have a number or a genre or an author to concentrate on. Instead I have list. Yes, I admit it looks a tad overambitious but I like to shoot for the stars when it comes to reading. I know I will meander from the list quite often as I have the tendency to pick up books I see displayed out front in the library. I also end up reading books that are currently being talked on.

Read 2017 List

If I have to choose a word to describe my Read 2017 plans, it would be RE-READ Click To Tweet

Haruki Murakami

I know there are for and against Murakami camps and blissfully lie in between. I have read a few of his works and don’t have a strong opinion about his works. Reading more of his works will hopefully help me discover the author. Discussing them with @meetneo is an added bonus.

Ferrante Fever

I have read three books from the series. I plan to re-read them and then finish the series. Wanderlusting for Italy with @Italophilia is an added bonus.

Anne Tyler

I read books by Anne Tyler in 2016 and have been intrigued by her writing. Anne Tyler’s early works are supposed to be some of her best works. I hope to discover more of Anne Tyler in 2017

I would recommend Vinegar Girl to anyone who wants a light hearted and entertaining read. Click To Tweet

Classics

I have often mentioned I haven’t read much of classics. Reading Anna Karenina was a longtime dream and I am glad I got to do it in 2016. For Read 2017 Classics, I plan to revisit Rebecca, Lolita, Pride and Prejudice and A Great Gatsby. I am still toying with the idea of re-reading Gone with the Wind. I also plan to pick random books from the classics section of my local library.

Roald Dahl

I have read and heard many of his works. I am going to rely on Mr.Dahl to lighten up my days and cheer me up immensely.

The Witches is currently my favorite Roald Dahl read. Click To Tweet

A Suitable Boy

This is going to be my Anna Karenina of 2017. I have long dreamt of reading A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth. I have started before but didn’t get to completing it. That is going to change in 2017. I have been very inspired to read this book by @pallavisms

Works of Tolkien

The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings have never been on my radar. Read 2017 plans including reading these books and discussing them with @daredevilakshay

Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple have been long time favourites and comfort reads. Agatha Christie’s books gets on my Read 2017 inspired by @k_santhi

Khaled Hosseini

Hosseini’s works have always resulted in water works. I want to re-read them with a box or two of Kleenex on my side.

All the Light We Cannot See

This book comes highly recommended by many people. Recently, @Pradnya_Jadhav reminded me to add it on my “must be read asap” list.

I will have monthly updates of my reading list the coming year and regular updates on Twitter and Instagram. What are your reading plans for 2017?