When I heard that Carole was reading Far From the Madding Crowd for her April classic novel, I asked her if I could join in. I have had the book on my tbr pile since I heard it was being made into a movie, so it was the perfect opportunity. Like a lot of classics, … Continue reading Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Tag: English Literature
Book Club: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
For the first time in my life, I have joined a book club. A real one; that meets once a month, in real life. Before I joined, our Book Club had only been around for three books, so it's pretty new for all of us. My first read with them was The Hitchhiker's Guide to the … Continue reading Book Club: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller
After I read the premise of this book, I knew that I would have to read it. I had to know; Why did he do it? How did they survive? What happened to make her come back? In 1976, at the age of 8, Peggy's father takes her far into the forest, and tells … Continue reading Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
Elizabeth is Missing is a fantastic book by new author, Emma Healey. Her writing and storytelling caught my attention right away, and I was captivated by this story of a woman who is struggling to hold on to her memories and make sense of them, before they slip away. At the beginning of the story, Maud … Continue reading Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
Wake by Anna Hope
I can think of two reasons why I enjoyed this book so much. One is because the story is set in 1920, a time when people are still reeling from the affects of WWI. It catered to my love of wartime literature. Two, it is a beautifully told story about three women who are learning how to live … Continue reading Wake by Anna Hope
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 4: The Final Chapters) by Charles Dickens
These are the final chapters of A Tale of Two Cities Read-along, which has been hosted by Laura @ Reading in Bed. Thank-you to Laura for hosting! It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed the book! If you want, you can read my first three posts on the book at Part 1, Part … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 4: The Final Chapters) by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 3) by Charles Dickens
Part 3 of A Tale of Two Cities consists of B00k II, chapters 17-24 and Book III, chapters 1-3. The Read-along is being hosted by Laura from Reading In Bed, and you can see the master post here. You can also read Part 1 of my review, and Part 2. The big story in … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 3) by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 2; ch.6-16)
Part 2 of A Tale of Two Cities Read-Along, hosted by Laura @ Reading in Bed. Four months after the trial of Charles Darnay There are so many different storylines and characters right now that I don't know what to talk about. I think I will list them all. Storylines: 1. It has been established … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 2; ch.6-16)
A Tale of Two Cities (Part 1) by Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities Read-along is being hosted by Laura@Reading in Bed. If you are interested in checking out the list of other participants, you can find them on the master post. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the … Continue reading A Tale of Two Cities (Part 1) by Charles Dickens
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
I picked this book up at the library on a whim, when I saw it lying on a table, and I am happy that I did. For such a short book, it gave me a lot to think about. The Sense of an Ending won the 2011 Booker prize. Julian Barnes has written many other … Continue reading The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
Consumed by Ink 