This was really good. Definitely lives up to the hype. See for yourself here.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott.
It took me sooooo long to read this, but it was worth it. I read it for the YA challenge, and I must confess, I thought it was boring as hell when I WAS a YA. But I enjoyed this time around.
A tangent: I think Beverly Cleary spoiled me for more complex literature when I first started devouring books. Don't get me wrong, Beverly Cleary is wonderful. Her books are clever, relatable, and devoid of too much description. I read everything she wrote over and over again. When I was around 8 years old, my aunt, seeing my book obsession, gifted me with the Anne of Green Gables series, sure that I would adore it just as much. I'm sure they are very good, but even as an adult I can't get through the first chapter because the writing is lousy with description. My busy brain is disinterested - who cares what every nook of the house looks like, just get to the point of the story.
Little Women is a nice balance of story and description, but it is terribly long. And I didn't cry when Beth died.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saving Fish From Drowning
by Amy Tan.
This was really excellent. It had been too long since I'd read a really well-written adult novel.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
My Soul to Lose
by Rachel Vincent.
This barely counts as a book. And it wasn't good enough for me to shell out 10 bucks for the sequel.
This barely counts as a book. And it wasn't good enough for me to shell out 10 bucks for the sequel.
A Very Special Delivery
by Linda Goodnight.
A free book to try out the e-reader I've coupled with my netbook.
A free book to try out the e-reader I've coupled with my netbook.
This is Where I Leave You
by Jonathan Tropper.
The first adult novel in a long time that I haven't wanted to put down.
The first adult novel in a long time that I haven't wanted to put down.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The Making of a Chef
by Michael Ruhlman.
This would have made me hungry if not for the frequent mentions of veal bones. Ew.
This would have made me hungry if not for the frequent mentions of veal bones. Ew.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Note the lag. This is the problem with reading 4 books at once.
P.S. Memoirs are SO self-indulgent
Note the lag. This is the problem with reading 4 books at once.
P.S. Memoirs are SO self-indulgent
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Ghost in the House
Motherhood, Raising Children and Struggling with Depression
by Tracy Thompson.
by Tracy Thompson.
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
by James Loewen.
Very interesting but very dense. I only read a third before I had to return it for holds.
by James Loewen.
Very interesting but very dense. I only read a third before I had to return it for holds.
The Wordy Shipmates
by Sarah Vowell.
I usually really enjoy Sarah Vowell. But in this case, I could only get through half the book before putting it down in boredom.
I usually really enjoy Sarah Vowell. But in this case, I could only get through half the book before putting it down in boredom.
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