what she is attempting to read

When I cleared out the bookshelves a few weeks ago, in addition to getting rid of a couple of hundred books (I think), I uncovered a solid pile of books I've purchased that need to be read, but always get pushed to the bottom of the priority list because, well, there's no late fees if I don't. A couple are borrowed, but most aren't. Since most of these are a little more enriching than relaxing, it doesn't take much for me to get distracted by a new novel or suggestion. I know. I fail. But really? I'm seriously working on these.

From the top, literally.

::the girl with the dragon tattoo:: I CANNOT get into this. I know. I fail. May cave and watch the (swedish) movie so I can move on to the rest of the trilogy.

::bloodsworth:: On loan from a sister. About a guy acquitted by DNA. (I think.)

::interpreter of maladies:: By the same author as The Namesake. Which is why I picked it up.

::manic:: On loan from a different sister. A memoir of being manic-depressive.

::the reluctant fundamentalist:: I think this was one I thought I should read. Still haven't.

::reviving ophelia:: Suggested by one of my sisters.

::motherless daughters:: Have started this one, learned a lot, but it's kinda depressing to read. Really need to, though.

::7 habits of highly successful people:: I KNOW. Have never read the whole thing. Need to be more effective, hence...yeah. About that.

::the boy who harnessed the wind:: On loan from a customer at work. Excited about this one.

What's on your reading pile?