Today in the world of literature –The Book and Brier Patch in Regina, Saskatchewan announced it will be closing its doors July 31st. This will be sad day. The Book and Brier is Regina’s largest independent book store. An icon for independent business. And yet, succumbed, like many, to the big box stores and online shopping. An interesting thought that he mentions is that the ebook was also part of his demise. Keep this in mind because I would like to discuss the ebook one of these days. The full article is here:
Now if you weren’t familiar with the Book & Brier it was a quirky place that held great events for Saskatchewan and Canadian authors. I have been to several book launches there and also hung out in their coffee shop often as a university student. They had a great selection of unique books great for gifts and puzzles and board games. It will be sadly missed. I am happy to hear though that they will continue to provide service to schools. They were a great supplier of Canadian books to meet school curriculum.
In addition to this news, I also have other news- I read my first fantasy book outside of CS Lewis and JK Rowling. For those that do not know me, I have a hard time with the fantasy genre. I like some science fiction but I cannot seem to get into the fantasy realm.
My husband likes it, though he’s more into historical fiction. But he has all of the David Eddings books sitting on our book shelf and still gets cranky when you mentioned that he died without finishing his series last summer. I have tried to pick those books up several times but can’t get my head around the maps that introduce the book so I don’t even make it to the story.
I also do not find myself drawn in by the cover art. I know, I know, don’t judge a book by its cover- but lets face it, we do. Remember, I read Blink. And dragons and wizards and dark oranges, greens and blues do not attract me in that way at all.
I like a story grounded in reality with a little bit of fantasy sure- romance, magic realism- something to make the book seem magical, but it cannot be set in a magical world. I find myself hunting for plot holes. Even in my beloved Harry Potter I do this.
I had tried several times to read JRR Tolkien. And I never made it past the first couple of chapters. I can’t even make it through the movies without falling asleep. But last week I picked up a Fantasy novel, borrowed from a friend, and decided to have one last try. My friend explained that since meeting me she had been opened up to a whole new world of books outside her limited fantasy and midevil fiction. She argued that it was her turn to reciprocate and that I should read something she liked. So she provided me with a copy of Piers Anthony’s A Spell for Chameleon. And last night, I finished it.
So, the verdict? It was fun in the way the cutesy creatures can be in Harry Potter. But my problem was with the protagonist, Bink. The “evil magician Trent” was relatively well developed though it would’ve been nice to see more of his back story, but Bink was awful. How cheap of an author to be in a whole realm of magic and choose luck to be the magic of your lead character? Bink was honorable, admirable and all things a strong protagonist in a quest plot should be. But his most important characteristic is luck. They call it something else and I can’t really explain it further as it ruins the end of the book, but it was cheap and completely turned me off.
The writing was also awkward near the end. Throughout the book is this mild tone but near the end, where the plot only sort of thickens, there is suddenly minor curses and direct vulgar language instead of the innuendo used throughout the novel. It makes it seem out of place and awkward. Again, like the author was too lazy to develop the details to show the emotional change and intensity of the situation and instead resorted to cursing. Know that I don’t get offended by that kind of stuff, I just find it cheap that the author chose that route.
Now, in my friend’s defense, she warned me this was a “fluff” book. Books that are light and fluffy like meringue are fine. Everyone needs like reading. And if I would have been in junior high again I likely would’ve enjoyed it. But this was beyond fluff.
So I guess after that diatribe I have realized that fantasy isn’t so bad, but this book was. And I would probably give another author another shot sometime, but maybe there really is a genre out there I won’t read.
So if any of you are Fantasy fans, why do you read this stuff? What am I missing?
Lastly, I know I said there were three lists. And there are, but I got side tracked with the closing of the Brier and with the ending of my first fantasy novel. I should also tell you that I leave tomorrow for a couple of days. When I get back I will share the list of my most cherished books and get on with discussing books with you.
Thank you to the earlier followers of the blog, it means a lot! And I hope today wasn’t too much of an ill written rant that it turns you off. It was a quick entry. Happy Canada Day on Thursday and I will probably post again Saturday!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
2010 was made for laughing...
Great books I’ve read so far in 2010:
1. The Book of Negroes Illustrated Edition by Lawrence Hill
2. Watermark by Vanitha Sankaran
3. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
4. The Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff, Jesus Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
5. Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
6. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
7. The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott by Kelly O’Connor Mcnees
8. March by Geraldine Brooks
The year 2010 seems to be the year I begin discovering literature I should’ve read forever ago. The most exciting so far has been my discovery of Christopher Moore. I was looking for a humorous book for the book club I lead at work and stumbled upon Christopher Moore. Now, I could never use him for the book club, but my goodness I think everyone should read either Fool or Lamb. Lamb is a parody of the bible. God has Biff resurrected to share his gospel because almost 30 years of Jesus’ life is missing from the bible. And well, according to Biff, while Jesus was miraculous he was also a typical teenage boy at times. A small warning that the humour can be crude. If you have a hard time thinking about Jesus as a boy going through puberty curious about sex, well, this may not be the book for you. Biff is obsessed with sex, and he is Jesus’ best friend. But there is actually a lot of good stuff in Lamb. Throughout most of the book Jesus needs to learn how to be the profit and goes on a journey to find the three wise men who attended his birth. Through them he learns meditation and Buddhism; he learns about demons and potions; he learns how to turn water into wine and a little bread into a lot. Parallels are drawn between the major world religions. There is actually a good philosophical discussion to be had on religion in this book and it is because of this that I do not think that Moore means to mock Christianity but make us think about Jesus in the context of the culture and world during that time, and in the context of religion and power. All with a great sense of humour too. Since reading Lamb I have read 2 more, with 2 more on the way. Fool is based off of Shakespeare’s King Lear and again leaves lots to be discussed if you’ve read the original work. The rest are what I consider “fluff” reads- good, but not much sustenance for thought or discussion, but he is still worth picking up.
The Help and The Book of Negroes were books that came out a while ago, that I was recommended over and over again, but just didn’t think they would be up to the hype. The Book of Negroes was a good story but what put it on my favorite for 2010 so far was the illustrated edition. The Illustrated edition has art, photographs of authentic items and maps that made it real and gave me goose bumps. With the overwhelming amount of historical fiction out there I always wonder where reality ended and the story began. The illustrated edition of Negroes means that I know. And it gave me the chills. It’s a heart wrenching story. The Help is another historical fiction studying the African American culture, this time long after the slave trade. Set in the 1950s this book follows a couple of African American house maids and a upper class white girl who just doesn’t fit in. It is wonderfully written from several viewpoints and I could not put it down.
Obviously, my love of Little Women and really, all things Louisa May Alcott had me reading spin offs this year. I usually refrain from spin offs-except Austen spin offs, they’re too fun- but March has won the Pulitzer Prize. A spin off winning such a significant award? I had to read it! And it was fantastic. It was gritty, it was real in a way Little Women never was. It was the type of civil war novel I would recommend to my husband even. And The Forgotten Summer was a new book based on Ms. Alcott’s life. If you don’t read biographies this is a great way to get to know Ms. Alcott while still feeling like you’re reading a good romance. Much of the book is accurate to Ms. Alcott’s life; the liberty has been taken in the romance. A fun book for any Women fan.
2010, so far, has not been a year of “heavy reading” where I’ve discovered life changing literature that makes me truly think about the substance of the world around me. Most of it has been entertaining more than thought provoking. Watermark can be added to that list. If you are a fan of historical fiction, this is a good book. I can see anyone wanting a less violent and less lengthy version of Pillars of the Earth enjoying this. Set in the 13th century the story follows the struggle of an albino girl who seeks protection from the Inquisition. The more interesting part of this novel comes from the education on the paper industry. Paper was just being invented and developed as an alternative to parchment, which I will admit I had no idea was originally out of animal hide. This story is also heavy on the love story as the protagonist’s sister and father try and marry her off for her protection while she wants to marry for love.
Lastly, there is the non fiction that made my top 2010 list. I know, I know, I was really slow getting to Blink when Mr. Gladwell has made such a niche for himself in the non fiction world for writing an easy to understand non fiction. But, I will confess, I don’t read as much non fiction as I used to. Most of 2009 was spent in the world of fiction. But Blink is fascinating. I didn’t imagine that his study of our decision making could lead in so many directions, though I really should have. What put it on my top 2010 was the discovery I felt reading it. I just simply had no idea, and, it was that easy to understand.
What I am sure you are to discover about me is that I am chalk full of contradictions. I really dislike how consumer marketing and pop culture have gone far beyond their intended boundaries to influence every aspect of our daily lives. And yet I watch reality TV, read People magazine (on occasion), eat processed foods, live on debt to keep up with the Jones’, and make decisions based entirely on wants, not what is best for me, those around me or the environment. And I complain all the while. So when I read non fiction it is usually to give myself a wake up call. Now, Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs didn’t do this but what makes it great is that it did get me thinking about how much thought actually goes into the ways we are manipulated as a society-without even knowing it. The essays themselves are light, and funny and occasionally educating. Often, the essays are rants more than discussions; and occasionally they’re completely out to lunch (there is one where Klosterman attempts to compare the movies Vanilla Sky and The Matrix and I gave up on it halfway through). But put them all together and you have a funny book that paints the picture how far back popular culture started taking over our life and in some ways it shows us how much of our minds we’ve lost. The book made my top 2010 because of its contradictions, because of its title, and because it made me laugh.
1. The Book of Negroes Illustrated Edition by Lawrence Hill
2. Watermark by Vanitha Sankaran
3. The Help by Kathryn Stockett
4. The Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff, Jesus Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
5. Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman
6. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
7. The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott by Kelly O’Connor Mcnees
8. March by Geraldine Brooks
The year 2010 seems to be the year I begin discovering literature I should’ve read forever ago. The most exciting so far has been my discovery of Christopher Moore. I was looking for a humorous book for the book club I lead at work and stumbled upon Christopher Moore. Now, I could never use him for the book club, but my goodness I think everyone should read either Fool or Lamb. Lamb is a parody of the bible. God has Biff resurrected to share his gospel because almost 30 years of Jesus’ life is missing from the bible. And well, according to Biff, while Jesus was miraculous he was also a typical teenage boy at times. A small warning that the humour can be crude. If you have a hard time thinking about Jesus as a boy going through puberty curious about sex, well, this may not be the book for you. Biff is obsessed with sex, and he is Jesus’ best friend. But there is actually a lot of good stuff in Lamb. Throughout most of the book Jesus needs to learn how to be the profit and goes on a journey to find the three wise men who attended his birth. Through them he learns meditation and Buddhism; he learns about demons and potions; he learns how to turn water into wine and a little bread into a lot. Parallels are drawn between the major world religions. There is actually a good philosophical discussion to be had on religion in this book and it is because of this that I do not think that Moore means to mock Christianity but make us think about Jesus in the context of the culture and world during that time, and in the context of religion and power. All with a great sense of humour too. Since reading Lamb I have read 2 more, with 2 more on the way. Fool is based off of Shakespeare’s King Lear and again leaves lots to be discussed if you’ve read the original work. The rest are what I consider “fluff” reads- good, but not much sustenance for thought or discussion, but he is still worth picking up.
The Help and The Book of Negroes were books that came out a while ago, that I was recommended over and over again, but just didn’t think they would be up to the hype. The Book of Negroes was a good story but what put it on my favorite for 2010 so far was the illustrated edition. The Illustrated edition has art, photographs of authentic items and maps that made it real and gave me goose bumps. With the overwhelming amount of historical fiction out there I always wonder where reality ended and the story began. The illustrated edition of Negroes means that I know. And it gave me the chills. It’s a heart wrenching story. The Help is another historical fiction studying the African American culture, this time long after the slave trade. Set in the 1950s this book follows a couple of African American house maids and a upper class white girl who just doesn’t fit in. It is wonderfully written from several viewpoints and I could not put it down.
Obviously, my love of Little Women and really, all things Louisa May Alcott had me reading spin offs this year. I usually refrain from spin offs-except Austen spin offs, they’re too fun- but March has won the Pulitzer Prize. A spin off winning such a significant award? I had to read it! And it was fantastic. It was gritty, it was real in a way Little Women never was. It was the type of civil war novel I would recommend to my husband even. And The Forgotten Summer was a new book based on Ms. Alcott’s life. If you don’t read biographies this is a great way to get to know Ms. Alcott while still feeling like you’re reading a good romance. Much of the book is accurate to Ms. Alcott’s life; the liberty has been taken in the romance. A fun book for any Women fan.
2010, so far, has not been a year of “heavy reading” where I’ve discovered life changing literature that makes me truly think about the substance of the world around me. Most of it has been entertaining more than thought provoking. Watermark can be added to that list. If you are a fan of historical fiction, this is a good book. I can see anyone wanting a less violent and less lengthy version of Pillars of the Earth enjoying this. Set in the 13th century the story follows the struggle of an albino girl who seeks protection from the Inquisition. The more interesting part of this novel comes from the education on the paper industry. Paper was just being invented and developed as an alternative to parchment, which I will admit I had no idea was originally out of animal hide. This story is also heavy on the love story as the protagonist’s sister and father try and marry her off for her protection while she wants to marry for love.
Lastly, there is the non fiction that made my top 2010 list. I know, I know, I was really slow getting to Blink when Mr. Gladwell has made such a niche for himself in the non fiction world for writing an easy to understand non fiction. But, I will confess, I don’t read as much non fiction as I used to. Most of 2009 was spent in the world of fiction. But Blink is fascinating. I didn’t imagine that his study of our decision making could lead in so many directions, though I really should have. What put it on my top 2010 was the discovery I felt reading it. I just simply had no idea, and, it was that easy to understand.
What I am sure you are to discover about me is that I am chalk full of contradictions. I really dislike how consumer marketing and pop culture have gone far beyond their intended boundaries to influence every aspect of our daily lives. And yet I watch reality TV, read People magazine (on occasion), eat processed foods, live on debt to keep up with the Jones’, and make decisions based entirely on wants, not what is best for me, those around me or the environment. And I complain all the while. So when I read non fiction it is usually to give myself a wake up call. Now, Sex, Drugs & Cocoa Puffs didn’t do this but what makes it great is that it did get me thinking about how much thought actually goes into the ways we are manipulated as a society-without even knowing it. The essays themselves are light, and funny and occasionally educating. Often, the essays are rants more than discussions; and occasionally they’re completely out to lunch (there is one where Klosterman attempts to compare the movies Vanilla Sky and The Matrix and I gave up on it halfway through). But put them all together and you have a funny book that paints the picture how far back popular culture started taking over our life and in some ways it shows us how much of our minds we’ve lost. The book made my top 2010 because of its contradictions, because of its title, and because it made me laugh.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Getting to know me, getting to know all about me...
I don’t even remember where these song lyrics come from, but I do know they are somewhere from my childhood. And I think they’re appropriate for today because why would you read my blog if you don’t know anything about me.
So here it goes: The first thing you should know about me is I have blue eyes always covered by glasses. Glasses are the best fashion accessory a pasty pale white girl with blond hair can have-they bring colour to my face! Why that was important to know I do not know, but it is fundamental of who I am. I also love Hippos.
The third thing you should know is relevant-I really don’t like being asked what my favorite book is. What types of books, what are my favorites and why, those questions are OK. But many people ask what you favorite book is and expect a short, one title answer and that frustrates me for several reasons. First, I have too many favorites for completely different reasons. Second, I read so much my opinion often changes. Also, the one book that tops several of my “favorite lists” I don’t think represents me well to people who don’t know me. What is this book do you ask? Ha! You are going to have to wait to find out. Why? Because I enjoy discussing favorites as it allows people to get to know each other and what and why they read, of course!
And if I want a two way dialogue for this blog it is important we know about the types of books we like and about who we are. With that in mind, over the next 3 days I am going to make my first posts “favorites” lists. My Favorite books to read & re read; my favorite books thus far of 2010, and the books I cherish. And most importantly, I am going to explain why they’re my favorites. Hopefully you’ll find a new read and you will find out a little bit more about me.
I would love for you to post your favorites in the comment section so I can get to know you too!
My favorite books to read and reread:
1. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
2. All Harry Potter books by J K Rowling.
3. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
4. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Wollstonecraft
All of these books share the ability to make me escape into a world I want to live in. They are packed full of tradition and expectations (maybe with the exception of Harry Potter) that I often wish would limit me, allowing me to focus my life. I am not an organized person. I dabble in everything. I think that is why I love to read. I can read one book and move on to something 100% different and still say reading is my hobby. This is different from say, my love for music- one day I am a singer the next I’m trying to teach myself piano and the next I’ve just settled on Wii Rockband (I own all Rockband renditions for Wii). The romanticized idea of limited choices is actually appealing, though I would be beyond frustrated to actually live under those conditions. Which leads into my next reason I love rereading these books.
All of these novels also are heavy on the strength of a woman. Yes, I am a feminist. And the F word is not a bad thing. It means I believe in strong women. It means I support their rights to equality, representation and choice. I know few women in this day and age who are not feminists, though I doubt they would ever call themselves that. And while many of you may question how Frankenstein has women’s rights, it is more in the author. I love Mary Shelley Wollstonecraft. She was independent; she wrote this story as a challenge among men and she is also the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft who wrote the Vindication on the Rights of Women.
I love re-reading these books because every time I do I get something new out of them. When I was a girl, Little Women was just a playful and adventurous story. As a teen it was a love story. Today, it is a discussion of women’s rights, of choice, of work and social ethics-so much of which can still apply today. Harry Potter series was a children’s fantasy, playful fluff; then it was a study of good versus evil; then the background for literary pop culture and the power of child marketing. Like Water for Chocolate was a love story steeped full of my favorite things- tradition & foods; then it was a university text that opened up my eyes to Hispanic history, magic realism, and more.
They of course all have well developed plots and characters because otherwise they wouldn’t be good stories that envelope me like they do. But above all else what I love about these books is that when I close them after the last page they make me reflect on the world around me today. Frankenstein particularly. Everything was fictitious when Ms. Wollstonecraft wrote it. It was a pure horror fantasy. But today, in the science fields, they talk of Frankenstein mythology and ethics. We now have the science to do exactly what Dr. Frankenstein did, which opens a whole new level of discussion when reading the book, and is a great example of how we can learn from the classics, even if it was in a way different from the author’s intention. Pride & Prejudice and Little Women make me think about social culture and women’s status today-how far we’ve come; how far we, in some ways, still have to go.
These books represent the best of why I love to read-the ability to escape and learn at the same time. To journey while staying on my couch with my dogs curled up on my legs but when the story is done, to feel empowered and inspired in some way to get off of that couch and make the world a better place.
So here it goes: The first thing you should know about me is I have blue eyes always covered by glasses. Glasses are the best fashion accessory a pasty pale white girl with blond hair can have-they bring colour to my face! Why that was important to know I do not know, but it is fundamental of who I am. I also love Hippos.
The third thing you should know is relevant-I really don’t like being asked what my favorite book is. What types of books, what are my favorites and why, those questions are OK. But many people ask what you favorite book is and expect a short, one title answer and that frustrates me for several reasons. First, I have too many favorites for completely different reasons. Second, I read so much my opinion often changes. Also, the one book that tops several of my “favorite lists” I don’t think represents me well to people who don’t know me. What is this book do you ask? Ha! You are going to have to wait to find out. Why? Because I enjoy discussing favorites as it allows people to get to know each other and what and why they read, of course!
And if I want a two way dialogue for this blog it is important we know about the types of books we like and about who we are. With that in mind, over the next 3 days I am going to make my first posts “favorites” lists. My Favorite books to read & re read; my favorite books thus far of 2010, and the books I cherish. And most importantly, I am going to explain why they’re my favorites. Hopefully you’ll find a new read and you will find out a little bit more about me.
I would love for you to post your favorites in the comment section so I can get to know you too!
My favorite books to read and reread:
1. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
2. All Harry Potter books by J K Rowling.
3. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
4. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Wollstonecraft
All of these books share the ability to make me escape into a world I want to live in. They are packed full of tradition and expectations (maybe with the exception of Harry Potter) that I often wish would limit me, allowing me to focus my life. I am not an organized person. I dabble in everything. I think that is why I love to read. I can read one book and move on to something 100% different and still say reading is my hobby. This is different from say, my love for music- one day I am a singer the next I’m trying to teach myself piano and the next I’ve just settled on Wii Rockband (I own all Rockband renditions for Wii). The romanticized idea of limited choices is actually appealing, though I would be beyond frustrated to actually live under those conditions. Which leads into my next reason I love rereading these books.
All of these novels also are heavy on the strength of a woman. Yes, I am a feminist. And the F word is not a bad thing. It means I believe in strong women. It means I support their rights to equality, representation and choice. I know few women in this day and age who are not feminists, though I doubt they would ever call themselves that. And while many of you may question how Frankenstein has women’s rights, it is more in the author. I love Mary Shelley Wollstonecraft. She was independent; she wrote this story as a challenge among men and she is also the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft who wrote the Vindication on the Rights of Women.
I love re-reading these books because every time I do I get something new out of them. When I was a girl, Little Women was just a playful and adventurous story. As a teen it was a love story. Today, it is a discussion of women’s rights, of choice, of work and social ethics-so much of which can still apply today. Harry Potter series was a children’s fantasy, playful fluff; then it was a study of good versus evil; then the background for literary pop culture and the power of child marketing. Like Water for Chocolate was a love story steeped full of my favorite things- tradition & foods; then it was a university text that opened up my eyes to Hispanic history, magic realism, and more.
They of course all have well developed plots and characters because otherwise they wouldn’t be good stories that envelope me like they do. But above all else what I love about these books is that when I close them after the last page they make me reflect on the world around me today. Frankenstein particularly. Everything was fictitious when Ms. Wollstonecraft wrote it. It was a pure horror fantasy. But today, in the science fields, they talk of Frankenstein mythology and ethics. We now have the science to do exactly what Dr. Frankenstein did, which opens a whole new level of discussion when reading the book, and is a great example of how we can learn from the classics, even if it was in a way different from the author’s intention. Pride & Prejudice and Little Women make me think about social culture and women’s status today-how far we’ve come; how far we, in some ways, still have to go.
These books represent the best of why I love to read-the ability to escape and learn at the same time. To journey while staying on my couch with my dogs curled up on my legs but when the story is done, to feel empowered and inspired in some way to get off of that couch and make the world a better place.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
The First Post..dah dah daaaaahhhhh...
I have always wanted a blog. It seemed fitting for someone who so willingly shares her opinion-asked for it or not. But I couldn't think of the right avenue. I knew it would be a hobby, an interest-but which one? I dabble in everything-politics, crafting, scrapbooking, baking, cooking. But then it made sense. What is the number one thing people ask me for in the first place? Duh-books! One of my most favorite things in life is to recommend a good book and have the person love it or hate it-as long as they felt something and was moved by the literature. That is, after all, why I read. I want to feel, I want to think, I want to escape. And I want you to feel, think & escape too.
And I am not doing this because I work in a library. In fact, I wonder if this breaks any kinda protocol??hmmm... Oh well if it does. I have been recommending books to people long before the library.
Anyway, the blog- yes, I am going to join the ranks of all of those other book blogs out there. But what shall be different? #1-its by me. #2, this blog will simply be books I have read that I think you will enjoy. It will be about books I love. Why I loved them. Why you should read them. But it isn't just about the books. Its about reading. It will dabble in my nostalgia for English Lit. classes, the book industry, and other literature related conundrums that I get into. I am sure at some point in time I will rant about my friends and family reading habits, about genres, about book art, about my loathing for all things Twilight and my love for all things Harry Potter. I am sure I'll discuss at least once my unhealthy love of children's literature despite not having kids and my love of hippos. All will be revealed in time.
So thanks for reading. Even if it is only once. And hopefully you'll follow me. I encourage you to ask me what you want to read. I will try to recommend. After all, that is what this blog is all about.
And I am not doing this because I work in a library. In fact, I wonder if this breaks any kinda protocol??hmmm... Oh well if it does. I have been recommending books to people long before the library.
Anyway, the blog- yes, I am going to join the ranks of all of those other book blogs out there. But what shall be different? #1-its by me. #2, this blog will simply be books I have read that I think you will enjoy. It will be about books I love. Why I loved them. Why you should read them. But it isn't just about the books. Its about reading. It will dabble in my nostalgia for English Lit. classes, the book industry, and other literature related conundrums that I get into. I am sure at some point in time I will rant about my friends and family reading habits, about genres, about book art, about my loathing for all things Twilight and my love for all things Harry Potter. I am sure I'll discuss at least once my unhealthy love of children's literature despite not having kids and my love of hippos. All will be revealed in time.
So thanks for reading. Even if it is only once. And hopefully you'll follow me. I encourage you to ask me what you want to read. I will try to recommend. After all, that is what this blog is all about.
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