Category: Books
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I like this kid…
I do believe the young miss Flavia de Luce is a girl after my very own heart. Call me dearie. I dare you.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
I actually think it was better that I saw the movies before reading the books—I know the story well, but I’m still discovering so much. Again, I wish I’d just bought the boxed set. Another for No. 20 on my challenge.
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‘Who Decided Our Worth?’ Do Free Books Give Away Authors’ Value?
This is a really fantastic article. Worth the read.
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Longitude by Dava Sobel
“John Harrison wrested the world’s whereabouts from the stars, and locked the secret in a pocket watch.” Did you know that? I didn’t. Now we do. While not particularly entertaining, it’s quite an interesting read. No. 17 on my challenge. Very educational.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
I should have read these years ago. Phenomenal. I wish I’d bought the boxed set. Also, how great is the new Bloomsbury design?! No. 20 on my challenge. Everyone has read the first Harry Potter. And obviously, the movies are awesome.
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#RedneckABook
Have you heard of this #RedneckABook trend? It apparently started as a hashtag war on @Midnight, a Comedy Central show. It’s hilarious. My contribution: Sisters Brothers Lovers. And here are some of my favourites: @KeithBarrett The Hitchhikers Guide to Road Kill @Brentalfloss Eat, Pray, Eat @TheSneak0 50 Shades of Minorities Who Best Go Back to…
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Tomorrow’s Promise by Sandra Brown
BLARGH. Why are her characters always so asinine? Not worth a number on my challenge. PS. Quick tip for authors: don’t describe clothing in detail. No one cares. Unless it’s a chastity belt. Then some people might care.
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Still Alice by Lisa Genova
Never have I read a narrative so terrifying. It is poignant, thoughtful, and distressingly believable. Alzheimer’s Disease has always been scary—now it may be my greatest fear. No. 2 on my challenge. I cannot wait to see this movie.
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The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
Unlike any ‘western’ I’ve ever read. It’s gritty, violent, relentless, and often utterly ridiculous. I liked it. No. 8 on my challenge. This is one of the first books I purchased when I moved to Vancouver. It’s about time I got around to reading it.
Being Tori 