I need a break from working – from reading college application essays, which, to be honest, are quite dreadful, so I’m going to do something I’ve never done before – answering this book meme from Should be Reading.
1. What are you currently reading? – I’m currently reading two books; Gabrielle Hamilton‘s Blood, Bones and Butter, which is a memoir about how she became a chef and owner of the restaurant Prune, and I’m also reading Tana French‘s In the Woods, which, despite its intriguing plot, is not a book I’m too crazy about.
2. What did you recently finish reading? The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman. It was quite interesting, but I wasn’t amazed by it.
3. What do you think you’ll read next? I’m not really sure. Maybe Ulysses by James Joyce, or Sanditon, by Jane Austen, if I have time to squeeze in a short book before April.
I’ve been reading to read Ulysses for awhile. I haven’t had to tackle a Joyce novel in my English classes yet, but look forward to reading him.
And yikes, reading college essays doesn’t sound fun. I hope they don’t all stink.
Here’s my WoW/WWW post
Happy Reading!
~Danica Page
Taking It One Page at a Time
lol..thanks! Hmm..yeah, they kinda do all stink
P.S. Congrats on participating in this meme for the first time.
I have a bunch of Jane Austin books waiting for me to read, but I still haven’t gotten around to reading one.
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I would recommend all her books…but maybe start with Pride and Prejudice or Persuasion (my personal favorites).
Heya, I’ll create the Ulysses thread next week.
Sure! hehehe…I’m excited…hahaha….a glutton for punishment
I’m actually scared, hahaha!
Same! Maybe we should set a punishment for anyone who quits
Okay, the quitter should treat the finisher to dinner. Or a book. Basta. And if we both finish it, let’s treat ourselves!
I like that idea! Game! hahaha. Make sure to put it in the reading buddy thread for all those who want to join hahaha. If we all finish it, then definitely deserve a special treat!
I’ll put it up tomorrow. I’ll check my copy for the reading plan.
I have some Jane Austen books on my to read list. I haven’t read any of her work yet.
here is my www: http://www.ginaslibrary.info/2012/03/20/www-wednesdays-mar-21/
You should definitely start reading them…you’ll get hooked!
Welcome to the meme…i think its fun to see what others are reading. Although…in your case I’m not sure fun is the right word for college application essays. Hopefully there are a few real gems mixed in.
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lol…thanks! I hope so too. Thanks for sharing your WWW Wednesday list!
Hi!
Here’s my WWW
http://www.peekabook.it/2012/03/www-wednesday-mar21.html
Valentina
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Thanks for sharing. I loved The Phantom of the Opera!! One of my all-time favorites
I have to read Ulysses soon for my university exams. Not looking forward to it, not my usual kind of read and studying and analyising it to death doesn’t help either!
Here’s my WWW
http://lostinthought-becca.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/www-wednesday-5.html
I think it would be interesting to read Ulysses in class. I think the analysis would help you to understand it better, and maybe even like it. The bad thing about reading it on your own is, there is a big possibility that you won’t understand a lot of things, and so won’t appreciate it as much.
Goodluck in reading The Hunger Games. Just in time for the movie! I’ve read all three books, and they were enjoyable.
I’ve had a hard time getting into Joyce in the past. You’re a brave one!
“In the Woods” sounds creepy enough with the dead girl having my name! I might have to try it.
My list is at http://katybrandes.wordpress.com/2012/03/21/www-wednesdays-mar-21/.
Haha, indeed…the dead girl in In The Woods is Katy
Don’t worry, that’s not a spoiler. Try it out…but I can’t guarantee you’ll like it.
Thanks for sharing your list! I keep meaning to read more Margaret Atwood, but so far I’ll I’ve read is the Blind Assassin, which I liked. In terms of Palo Coelho, I’ve only read The Alchemist, which I also liked.
“The Blind Assassin” has been recommended to me before, too, so I might check it out. You should definitely try “The Handmaid’s Tale.” It’s a very thought-provoking “what if” scenario.
Yes, I have The Handmaid’s Tale in my tbr list
I liked, then didn’t like, then loved the Tana French book. I’ve continued reading the series (they’re really stand-alones, not like a typical series). I’ve just started this meme, too.
I’m glad to know it’s not just me who is a bit frustrated/confused with her writing. What really bothers me is that I don’t find her male narrator convincing as a guy. Tana French seems to be projecting too much of femininity on him….I can’t really explain it, but sometimes I have to remind myself that the narrator is a man.
Just heard about Blood, Bones, and Butter a couple weeks ago. Is it any good?
Here’s my WWW for the week. Happy reading!
It’s alright, though not what I was expecting. Gabrielle Hamilton talks about her rough childhood and adolescent, and her inadvertent career in the food/restaurant industry, and the events leading to the opening of her restaurant, Prune. I’m not done yet, though, so I don’t know what else she talks about.
Thanks for sharing your list. Their Eyes Were Watching God is also on my tbr list