Why haven't I written a blog in a few days? Well, I've been too busy reading, friends. The proof is on my arms, as I officially have sun reading arms. Unaware of what this is? Well, it is when you get a distinct tanline at the crease of your arm due to holding a book out in the sun for hours upon hours!
After being in graduate school and having to read assigned readings or readings for assignments for two years, I can finally indulge in a book wish list that was listed on my computer as "Books to Read When I have a Life Again." Now that I have a "life" or one that is currently free of graded assignments and degree dependent requirements, I can read and read and read. Sure, I can analyze these books or think critically if I want to. But, I also don't have to. But that's the thing about getting a degree in Gender and Women's Studies: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO NOT CRITICALLY ANALYZE EVERYTHING (yes, everything from the Sunday paper to morning TV shows to novels).
Anyways, here's what I've been reading:
Love, Rosie
Tuesday, I finished Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern, Irish author of one of my favorite novels PS I Love You. The unique thing about Love, Rosie is that the entire book is written in letters, emails, messages, cards, etc. I've never read a book quite like it before, but I enjoyed it because you got different perspectives from different letters over a 50 year period. Although it is kind of sappy at times, it does make you think about love, sacrifice, tragedy, happiness, and friendship. From the opening letter to the very last, it is difficult to put down. I like a book that moves quickly and constantly provides cliffhangers, making it difficult to put down until you've finished it. Although I loved this book, I know it is one that I probably won't re-read. I'm not really a novel re-reader anyways. So, I needed to send this one off to someone who also has an old soul like me and shares a love of letters, books (in print, of course), and a good story. Christine, this book is coming your way, so keep an eye on your mailbox!
*OMG...JUST DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS BEING MADE INTO A MOVIE...due out October 24, 2014, hopefully not just in the UK...crossing my fingers it makes its way across the pond.
The Fault in Our Stars
Yesterday I did something I haven't done in, oh, years I'd say. I read a book from cover to cover in a mere matter of hours. I was so caught up in the book that I spent the entire afternoon (11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.?/whenever Matt came home from work and met me there) reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. It is an amazingly wonderful, tragic, heartwarming, heartbreaking, raw, and passionate story about love, loss, friendship, living, and dying. Although based around teenagers with terminal cancer, it is not a cancer book (the foreword, opening pages, and various times throughout will remind you of this incase you don't believe me). It is a beautiful novel and one that everyone should pick up this summer. You will probably be in shock quite a few times and angry, too. Although you may not expect to laugh and cry and smile at the beautiful progression of the story, you will indeed do these things throughout the novel. I'm going to stop talking about this book in fear of sharing something important. Just read it and experience the magic for yourself. I'm not ready to part with this one yet (I may only be able to lend this one, actually).
*This has been made into a movie...in theaters TOMORROW...really wanting to see this one and hoping it is at least half as amazing as the book! I knew that this movie was coming out before I read the book so the enthusiasm about this movie release isn't as dramatic as Love, Rosie, but I'm still super excited to see this one!
Next up on my Summer Reading List? Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern
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