Book Lists

We're quickly entering that time of year when every newspaper, magazine, and bookstore lists their favorite books of 2012. Often well known personalities are asked to name their favorite read of 2012. Experts are consulted and expected to list the best books published in particular fields. Blogs, not wanting to be left out, either list their own must reads or ask readers to vote.

Lists are compiled. I've been known to read the lists and wonder about the books I missed reading. So I create a list of must reads.

How about a new list-- the dullest, most boring books that made the 2012 best books list.

Did you ever notice how few really good books published by small presses make the lists?