One of my favorite authors would have to be Jane Austin, I love her book Pride and Predjudice, besides the movie The Princess Bride, Pride and Predjudic holds the most quote worthy lines. I have always loved Her writing so this week I picked up Sense and Sensibility, It is great!
From reading her works, I have descovered that Jane Austin's books all have something in common, the main character is always a woman, and that woman is always the "smart one" of the family. Go ahead, look at her books, and see that I'm right... :)
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Lost, Not Found
I just got back from a vacation for anyone who was wondering if I had just stopped blogging last week, (not gonna happen!) no, it was a vacation break...
Something interesting happened two weeks ago, I lost my book list. The only copy. Yeah, still have not found it. So, that is why for the past hour I have been making a new list and putting a backup copy on my computer. I learn from my mistakes. ;)
This week is a interesting book, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley! My first horror novel. I have no idea what to expect from this book because I know that the movies, culture, and exaggerated retellings have changed the story. I hope that I will enjoy it though. :)
Happy Reading!
Something interesting happened two weeks ago, I lost my book list. The only copy. Yeah, still have not found it. So, that is why for the past hour I have been making a new list and putting a backup copy on my computer. I learn from my mistakes. ;)
This week is a interesting book, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley! My first horror novel. I have no idea what to expect from this book because I know that the movies, culture, and exaggerated retellings have changed the story. I hope that I will enjoy it though. :)
Happy Reading!
Monday, February 20, 2012
King Arthur
So I finished the Age of Chivalry, It was better than some other early England books I've read but I still don't really like King Arthur stories. I'm not really sure why but I don't, the only way I can enjoy them is if they have very little parts about King Arthur and no parts about Sir Launcelot or Queen Guinevere, those last two I just can't stand.
Anyway, this week's book is goung to be The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer. I will only be reading a few of the poems that were picked by mom. I hope I'm going to enjoy this book, I have already read the prologue and it was interesting so I feel good about this one.
I other news, I finished Macbeth, and I loved it! My favorite character was Macduff, and my favorite line was, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air." That was said by three witches in the first Act and it was really cool.
Happy Reading!
Anyway, this week's book is goung to be The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer. I will only be reading a few of the poems that were picked by mom. I hope I'm going to enjoy this book, I have already read the prologue and it was interesting so I feel good about this one.
I other news, I finished Macbeth, and I loved it! My favorite character was Macduff, and my favorite line was, "Fair is foul, and foul is fair. Hover through the fog and filthy air." That was said by three witches in the first Act and it was really cool.
Happy Reading!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sadly I'm All Done With That Series
I finished The Return of the King! It was so good, it is on my favorite book's list! It was so much better than the movie, more detail, more characters, and a way better ending.
Next week I am going to be starting The Age of Chivalry by Bullfinch. I don't know much about this book, I think it's a King Arthur story. I never much liked reading about him, his stories always have tragic endings which I hardly ever like. I will give this book a try though and see where it leads.
On the side, I have started a book that I bought around Christmas. Apparently it's not worthy enough to be put on my official list because its a Christian/mystery/romance novel by one of my favorite authors, Gilbert Morris. His books are all called fluff by my more classic loving sister (who once started one and never finished it because it was so silly to her) but I have really been wanting to start it, so the poor Age of Chivalry will not be the only book in my life right now.
Happy Reading! :)
Next week I am going to be starting The Age of Chivalry by Bullfinch. I don't know much about this book, I think it's a King Arthur story. I never much liked reading about him, his stories always have tragic endings which I hardly ever like. I will give this book a try though and see where it leads.
On the side, I have started a book that I bought around Christmas. Apparently it's not worthy enough to be put on my official list because its a Christian/mystery/romance novel by one of my favorite authors, Gilbert Morris. His books are all called fluff by my more classic loving sister (who once started one and never finished it because it was so silly to her) but I have really been wanting to start it, so the poor Age of Chivalry will not be the only book in my life right now.
Happy Reading! :)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Adding
This morning I was walking around our house looking at each of our bookshelves (we have a lot) and adding more titles to my reading list. I now have enough book to take me to the next school year but I was wondering If I have missed any good stories.
If anyone knows a really good book please comment with the name of the book and the author's name, It does not even have to be a classic, just any book that you think should be read would be great.
Thanks! :)
If anyone knows a really good book please comment with the name of the book and the author's name, It does not even have to be a classic, just any book that you think should be read would be great.
Thanks! :)
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Extra
I have almost finished The Three Theban Plays (good since tomorrow is Friday) and I really like them! They are all very tragic but so well written.
Other than my list of a book a week I also have to read a few books for my school. For history I have to start, The Imitation Of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. I know nothing of this book besides what I have read on the back which says it is a book of inspiration and instruction.
Also for my English class I have to read the play Macbeth by Shakespeare. I have read some Shakespeare but never one of his tragedy's. My favorite of Shakespeare's play's has been A Comedy Of Errors. If you have never read it, you do not know what you are missing. That play is hilarious.
Other than my list of a book a week I also have to read a few books for my school. For history I have to start, The Imitation Of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. I know nothing of this book besides what I have read on the back which says it is a book of inspiration and instruction.
Also for my English class I have to read the play Macbeth by Shakespeare. I have read some Shakespeare but never one of his tragedy's. My favorite of Shakespeare's play's has been A Comedy Of Errors. If you have never read it, you do not know what you are missing. That play is hilarious.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
More Books
Since I have already gotten through a book and a half, I have started wanting to read more classics or any new books that I have never read before.
So, I am not going to only read 28 books or whatever the number was. I am going to add more books to my list and I will plan to read them all for how many weeks it takes. I do not know when I will stop reading. I think it will just go on till I have no more good ideas for books, or until I just want to stop.
If anyone wants to start reading along with me I would be very happy for the company and If you want to comment your views on any book that I am reading that would be great too!
Happy reading! :)
So, I am not going to only read 28 books or whatever the number was. I am going to add more books to my list and I will plan to read them all for how many weeks it takes. I do not know when I will stop reading. I think it will just go on till I have no more good ideas for books, or until I just want to stop.
If anyone wants to start reading along with me I would be very happy for the company and If you want to comment your views on any book that I am reading that would be great too!
Happy reading! :)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Blog Intro...
Okay, so for school in 2012 my Mom decided that my two sisters and I would start reading more classics by joining the 52 week book challenge with her. I joined in but I am only listing 28 titles because I have several other books that I recently got for Christmas that I want to read too. These new books are not allowed to be added to my list of classic titles because they are what my sister calls "Fluff".
We are starting the challenge this week after school has started back. I am starting with "The Odyssey" by Homer. I am not sure what I will think about this book. I have always enjoyed Greek mythology but I have never read a book like this and because I do not know if it has a happy ending I am slightly hesitant.
We are starting the challenge this week after school has started back. I am starting with "The Odyssey" by Homer. I am not sure what I will think about this book. I have always enjoyed Greek mythology but I have never read a book like this and because I do not know if it has a happy ending I am slightly hesitant.
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