Saturday, January 30, 2010

Ohh man.

I went to the bookstore again today.
And bought three more books.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
I also found more books that I want to read.

My list is getting very long.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Successful Bookstore Outing

A few hours ago, my dad and I decided to go over to Chapters, just to browse. This is one of my favorite things to do, but it pains me when I have no money, and have to leave empty handed. I always find at least one new book that I want to read.
We were there for about an hour and a half, which is how long it took me to get through the entire Fiction & Literature section. It was unfortunate, but just as I got into the Horror section, it was time to go.
I found three new books to read, on top of the whole list I have, and I did make a purchase. And it was a great, and awesomely cheap, purchase.
See, Chapters has this awesome set of Classics, and they have it so that if you buy 2, you get the third free! I have already bought four of these books, but I felt it was time to get some more!
Here's what I got:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, and David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.
There are so many others that I wanted, but I did not have the cash to buy them.

I have been enjoying Great Expectations, hence my buying two Dickens novels. I know many people don't like the length and detailed descriptions of Great Expectations, but I love it. I also found that as I got more into the story, I was able to understand what was being said much easier.

And one more quick thing:

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No. Just no.
Why would they do this???

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Basic Updates

I haven't bothered writing lately, as I've been reading only books that aren't apart of any challenges I'm in. I've been hooked back into The Princess Diaries series, so that's what I've been reading. I'm now on book 7, so I'm almost done.
I did start reading Great Expectations today though! So far, it's really good. A little confusing at times, do to the old English and whatnot, but I'm doing pretty well none the less.

And currently, I am alphabetizing the Gilmore Girls book list, because I was having a hard time finding the books I was looking for. So this'll make it much easier. Though it's going to take quite a while, seeing how there are so many books.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Slow Updates

I'm such a slow updater...
So, I did finish Animal Farm that night, and Princess Diaries III the next night.
I'm going to skip out on the review of Animal Farm, partly because I have to answer questions on it for class, and partly because I don't really feel much like it right now. I will, however, give my opinion.
It was a great book. Very interesting, though strange (my favorite kind of book). I loved the two levels of it, the fantasy of talking animals running their own farm, as well as the take on politics. The end was a bit... sad is the closest word that comes to mind... but quite true.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Taking it easy tonight

EDIT: Whoop, changed my mind. I guess I'm starting on Animal Farm tonight. And probably finishing it tonight, too.

It's unfortunate, but I haven't been in the mood for reading, or anything else really, in the past few days. Tonight though, I feel the urge to read something quick and easy, so I think I'm going to put Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire and Great Expectations on hold, and just read Princess Diaries III. Then tomorrow, I'm going to have to start reading Animal Farm, then Romeo & Juliet the day after, for English. It's really just a bonus that I'm doing them in class, because I've been wanting to read them anyways.
So for now, I shall say goodnight. I'll be back again within the next couple of days, most likely after finishing Animal Farm.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Bell Jar


I just finished this novel about 2 hours ago, and I must say, I really enjoyed it. It's a little odd at times, with all of the flashbacks, but it's a great story. I loved the writing style, and the main character is very interesting.

And because I'm lame, that's about all I can think of to say... I definitely recommend this book though, it's a great read.