Thanks to social media, I was recently reminded of one of my favorite movies as a kid, The Canterville Ghost. I read the book when I was younger but really couldn't remember much about it so I decided to curl up with it one afternoon and reread it. At 126 pages, it took me no time at all and I forgot how much I enjoyed the story. Geared toward a younger audience, the story is … [Read more...]
Discussion: Rereading the Classics
Last week I posted a discussion question about whether or not being a book bloggers helps us choose better books and I am AMAZED at the response I have received! It was so great that I've decided to try out another discussion question that has been on my mind since I joined the Classics Club.I know I am not the only adult who has reread some of the classics that I read in … [Read more...]
Conquering the Classics: A Room With a View
How lucky am I that I have read TWO fantastic books in a row? I am so glad that I joined the Classics Club, or I never would have picked this one up, despite its popularity. A Room with a View by E.M. Forster is definitely going into my top 5 books. This is not just a book, it's an experience. The entire book is a roller coaster of emotions, at times leaving me angry and at … [Read more...]
Conquering the Classics: ‘The Bell Jar’ Blew Me Away
Considering how much I love the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, I'm pretty surprised by how long it has taken me to finally read The Bell Jar. I think it is because I have heard so much about it's depressing nature that I was wary. How could such a depressing book be so wonderful? But since it is on my 2013 TBR Challenge list, Classics Club challenge and 1001 Books to … [Read more...]
Conquering the Classics: Mrs. Dalloway
Reading Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf reminded me of why many of these books I have pledged to read are considered challenges. I was really looking forward to reading this book because I was under the impression that other people liked it. As I found out later, this is not necessarily the case and I can understand why. It's not that Mrs. Dalloway is a bad book and, in fact, … [Read more...]