Sunday, July 31, 2011

I thought I would be able to read faster. . .

At the beginning of summer, my book list contained some seventeen books. The stack that formed on my bedroom floor looked something like this:



I'm beginning to think that perhaps I over-estimated myself. Granted, I have made a little progress. I have read eight books. Eight. Which, yes, leaves nine for me to read within the next three weeks. Somehow, I don't see that happening. Hm. Nonetheless, here are some of my favorites so far.

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, which I have already mentioned, is excellent. If you're into philosophy and are willing to invest the time to read all 1000 pages, I say go for it. It is definitely thought-provoking.

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee was definitely a winner. I can't believe it took me this long to get around to reading it.

And if you're a history lover like me, The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara is phenomenal.

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson is a gem of a book. It always makes me think of my childhood when I read it for the first time as a young girl. Simply wonderful.

"No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting." ~Mary Wortley Montagu

2 comments:

  1. I found your blog via your moms (abandonded) blog. Did you read The Help? What'd you think? Did you see the movie?

    I LOVED the book and am hoping to see the movie this week, but I've heard great things and that it is (surprisingly) as good as the book. We'll see...!

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  2. Brittnie, I actually just started The Help yesterday, and so far, I'm really enjoying it! I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm planning to as soon as I finish the book (hopefully sometime later this week). I would love to hear what you think of the movie when you see it!

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