Reading an abridged book is like eating cake without frosting. You don’t really need the frosting, but the frosting is what gives a cake it’s delicious flavor. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a book which ought to be read unabridged, if only for the richness and flavor of the text. The […]
What Are You Reading Monday 8/24/2009
August 24, 2009
What Are You Reading Mondays are hosted by J. Kaye’s Book Blog! Her blog is pretty neat, so check it out and participate. I’m feeling pretty pathetic because I did not read as much as I had anticipated, I only read two books. Last week I read: Feather Boy by Nicky Singer – review here […]
Review of Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin
August 21, 2009
Sometimes I like to read books I know will depress me. It’s a weird habit, but something which keeps me in touch with my empathetic side. I found Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin to be a heartbreaking novel. Alice I Have Been follows the life of Alice Liddell, the real life Alice In […]
Review of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
August 16, 2009
Move over Lizzie Bennett, Margaret Hale has found her way into my heart.
Book Review: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
August 9, 2009
For a post-apocalyptic book, The Road was alright, the writing style was definitely unique, but I still by far prefer The Stand by Stephen King, which again also disturbed me, but I felt more empathy for the characters of The Stand.
In My Mailbox
August 9, 2009
In My Mailbox In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren. Her blog is terrific, I highly suggest checking it out. I definitely had a lovely week in book-obtainment! From the library: Madapple by Christina Meldrum – you can read my review here The Red Necklace by Sally Gardner […]