Ha! You thought my thankfulness was over! Never!
Actually that just sounded like a good title for my post about the books I read in November. Besides, I think you already know I'm thankful for books!
So here are the ones I'm thankful I had the chance to read last month:
Bewitching Season - Marissa Doyle - This was another Jane Austen meets Harry Potter book. Combo of nineteenth century London and a bit of magic. A very fun read.
Battle of the Labyrinth - Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson Book #4 - As marvelous as the first three and the added fun of the fact that Percy is getting older and the relationships are getting more fun. My son loves this series so much he wants them all for Christmas. I, of course, am happy to oblige.
Stardust - Neil Gaiman - If you've seen the movie and LOVED it like I did, do not read the book! The book (which was written first) positively pales in comparison to the marvelously constructed screenplay. Kudos to the author for coming up with the idea, but seriously, just see the movie on this one.
Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman - A very interesting read. Rightly billed as "an adult Alice in Wonderland." Takes place in both London Above and London Below. I'll never ride the Tube or hear "Mind the Gap" the same again!
The Disreputable History of Frankie-Landau Banks - E Lockhart - At first glance it looks like another fun romp through boarding school shenanigans. But what really put this book over the top for me is the social commentary by the leading lady. She has some very interesting perceptions about the idea of the Panopticon among other things.
That was it for November. I finally got my hands on Brisingr and that big, thick, heavy book is going to take me a chunk of December, I can feel it. That's OK with me!
As always, please share what you're reading. I'm always looking for recommendations.
6 years ago
3 comments:
So Stardust the movie is better than the book? Very interesting. I've never read it, but really enjoyed the movie. Wish I had some fun reading to share...mainly a million baby books. Although, I saw Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca" at the library today and couldn't help but pick it up to read one more time.
I read Neverwhere and Coraline by Neil Gaiman when I was in junior high school. I really enjoyed them both, and I have recently rediscovered him so I am currently reading Anansi Boys which I am really enjoying. I'm looking forward to the movie of Coraline which comes out next year sometime.
I wish I had time to read. By the time I get home and get dinner and some cleaning done it is time for bed (as you can see Jeff reads after I go to sleep). I read a lot at school, but I am not so sure that reading the Baily School Kids books to my students counts as my "for fun" reading. Oh well, I have winter break to look forward to.
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