I found this idea from Deb Day, who shares the assignment with her freshman students.  I think it is a good way to reflect on where you’ve been as a reader and where you would like to go.

It begins with a quote from Oscar Wilde, a writer and poet:  “Books, I fancy, may be divided into three classes:  1.  Books to read.  2.  Books to reread.  3.  Books not to read at all.

It reminds me of a similar quote from Sir Frances Bacon:  “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.”  Sir Bacon didn’t add that some books should not be eaten at all, but I do think there are some better left for others.

Now it’s your turn.  Which books would you put in each category?  Make a list of the books you would include in each category.  Explain your choices.

Your blog post should meet these requirements:

• Be at least 150 words
• Include at least two books in each category.
• Explain why each book should be in the category you chose.
• Proofread for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation before publishing.
• **OPTIONAL:  Include picture of the each book if you  like.